Originally Posted by dotsvsstripes
I must say, Portland is fabulous for biking. The bike folk are practically pouring into the streets and there seems to be a bike shop for every square mile of the city. Although I've had/heard instances of bad accidents, generally I feel very safe biking in all parts of the city. It doesn't mean you can let your guard down, DON'T ever think that is possible on a bike.
Thank you to the original post for bringing up the most common potential auto/bike accident in the city!
I agree I have not had any real problems. even less at night. there are a lot of ways to go to one place so you can choose too. I can take non busy streets and not have to use the bumpy bike paths (G)