Portland Pedestrian Overview 2021 – Present Portland’s 2021 traffic data reveals a troubling reality: pedestrians are the most vulnerable group on the city’s roads. Of the 155 pedestrian-related accidents reported that year, 25 resulted in fatalities, making pedestrians the highest category of victims in fatal accidents. This number exceeds deaths from motor vehicle collisions, which...
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Every day, drivers across Washington unknowingly navigate roads, bridges, and highways that are overdue for crucial maintenance. These silent dangers, often overlooked, create serious risks for commuters and travelers alike. Consider the following statistics: 59% of Washington’s lane miles are overdue, with many far past due, for preservation and maintenance. There are currently 159 concrete...
The Super Bowl is the most-watched regular television broadcast in the United States, attracting an audience of approximately 130 million viewers, with roughly 10% tuning in from international locations. As the annual championship game for the NFL, the Super Bowl is broadcast in about 40% of American households. Preparing for the Big Game The evening...
Eugene, the second-most populous city in Oregon and the county seat of Lane County, has an estimated population of about 180,000. It is a key part of the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan statistical area, which is the second largest in the state after Portland. Eugene identifies strongly as “Track Town USA” due to its robust running programs...
Driving Hazards in the Pacific Northwest: A Growing Concern Oregon and Washington drivers face some of the nation’s most perilous road conditions, andrecent research has shed light on the severity of the situation. According to new data, Washington ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes during inclement weather and has the highest rate of...
Our country is vast and diverse, making it easy to think that tangible problems are far from us. However, among the ten most dangerous routes in the United States as of 2024, one should particularly alarm us: Seattle’s I-5. This highway, running parallel to the Pacific Coast, witnessed 186 fatalities (13.47 per 100 miles). This...
Photo by Muhammad Daudy The state of Oregon may be known as a hipster paradise, with rivers of Kombucha and vintage cardigans as far as the eye can see. Oregon is also home to some of the most dangerous roads in the entire United States. From crowded urban intersections to steep cliffs that plunge directly...
Photo by Kyle Bushnell Washington State drivers have long had the reputation of being some of the worst in the entire United States. But Washington also has some of the most dangerous roads as well. With a rugged, mountainous landscape and an exploding population, Washington is far from the safest place to commute, as the...
Photo by gustavo nacht Few other places in the United States are as bike-friendly as Washington State. With a focus on ecological and environmental sustainability, Washington prides itself for paying special attention to alternative transportation. Washingtonians, also, like to hit the road on a bike to take in the lush beauty of our unique landscape....