bikeseattle.org

I was browsing around this morning and came across this picture of Interstate Avenue in Portland (thanks to Joby from .83) and thought it was very interesting how PDX handles dangerous intersections vs how SEA does. Granted I don’t know the fully history of the Interstate Ave intersection and how long it’s been a thorn in the cycling community, but at least something is being done about it now.

Here’s an excerpt from
BikePortland.org

“Commissioner Sam Adams and the Portland Office of Transportation are closing the right turn onto Greeley from N. Interstate. Crews are setting up barricades and traffic controls to prohibit a right turn onto Greeley from N. Interstate. This is due to a bicycle collision that occurred there earlier today at this intersection - the second bike collision at this intersection within two weeks. Today’s collision although not fatal was serious.

This closure is indefinite while the Commissioner and PDOT explore other solutions to improve bicycle safety at this intersection.”