Originally Posted by mark webber
Portland OR is a city where you are very likely to get hit by drivers who are turning corners and do not look for bikers or pedestrians. This is not just my opinion. So if you are ever in Portland, even though there are a lot of bikers and bike lanes, you better watch your self 100%. A lot of people here, even people who do not seem that bad tend to turn their brains off and turn in to crazy death machines once they get in their car. That's for real and people should know.
I don't agree. I have been cummuting for over a year here and no one has cut me off. Why because I don't put myself in the wrong spot. don't get clear over to the right. if there are cars stopped and you can't tell if they are going to turn right don't get up in front. or better yet just get in line with the cars.
watch a lot of commuters hug the right curb. thats a big mistake. yes drivers don't pay attention but don't put all of the blame on them. you have to use your brain too.