tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post4809531140134412652..comments2024-03-25T17:49:41.408-07:00Comments on Salem Breakfast on Bikes: Driver Kills Woman Crossing Key Bike Boulevard Intersection, 6th Death this YearSalem Breakfast on Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-32284926337963111292016-08-22T14:40:51.015-07:002016-08-22T14:40:51.015-07:00We are new to Salem, coming from Boise Idaho where...We are new to Salem, coming from Boise Idaho where we saw a similarly horrific amount of peds and cyclists killed. But over the course of 2 years, a decline in bicycle-car fatalities is thankfully happening. I believe that awareness is the key. Wherever a cyclist is killed, there is placed a ghost bike (painted white). There loved ones can place sentimental messages.... think cardboard signs with the deceased person's name large enough for drivers to read. <br />It is sad to come upon a ghost bike but it makes a strong statement. It reminds cyclists to be on guard and drivers to remember that their vehicle can be a lethal weapon! <br />Is there anyone out there who would like to do this in Salem? I'd like to help, perhaps partner with NW Hub??Katie Hartmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-76712992944929916742015-08-09T10:23:25.539-07:002015-08-09T10:23:25.539-07:00When i drive at night i swerve when i see a crow i...When i drive at night i swerve when i see a crow in the street. im not sure how he didnt see 2 people and a dog. it may be dimly lit. but isnt that what headlights are for. has there been any mention of how fast he was going?efroterichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211560369695858315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-48266978773999150522015-08-07T18:44:40.916-07:002015-08-07T18:44:40.916-07:00My bicycle commute takes me through Maple/Pine twi...My bicycle commute takes me through Maple/Pine twice a day. It is great at 5AM, and miserable at 4PM. Not as bad as Cottage/Fairgrounds (yes, I know the "official" crossing is Norway, but drivers on Winter Street suck...not to mention Winter Street itself sucks), but a close second.MrThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308453105084796384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-86368790754851251182015-08-07T17:49:38.048-07:002015-08-07T17:49:38.048-07:00Updated with names:
"The deceased pedestria...Updated with names: <br /><br />"<i>The deceased pedestrian victim in this case is 62-year-old Caroline Storm of Salem. The other pedestrian victim is her husband, 70-year-old William Storm. William suffered non life-threatening injuries.</i>"<br /><br />As you say, Jeff, the disparity between the mere fear of something on a playground and multiple known street fatalities is especially dispiriting and angering.Salem Breakfast on Bikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-78019192493195169922015-08-07T10:06:35.134-07:002015-08-07T10:06:35.134-07:00The reason I joined my neighborhood association wa...The reason I joined my neighborhood association was because the City removed a bunch of play equipment at Bush Park, and the reason given was essentially that it wasn't safe enough. I'm not aware of any kids dying at Bush Park because the play equipment (or even getting severely injured), but the risk management people at the City felt that this needed to happen.<br><br>I compare this apparent mindset of the City to the situation with pedestrians getting killed. It has happened several times this year, and it generally plays out in the following way: a person is walking in the crosswalk in the evening and they get hit by a car. The driver isn't cited, and there are general comments made about pedestrians needing to wear bright clothing. But also it is made clear that the pedestrian technically did nothing wrong.<br><br>So if nobody did anything wrong, why does this keep happening? If it happens once, maybe it is an accident. But when it happens repeatedly, the obvious answer is that our streets and intersections suffer from design flaws. Whether that is poorly illuminated crosswalks, high speed limits, or other factors, I really don't know but I do know it needs to be addressed in a meaningful way.<br><br>At some point, the estate of one of these victims will sue the City for its neglect of this issue. Here's hoping the estate prevails.Jeff Schumacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320652216233151117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-20203040898610592532015-08-07T09:44:40.374-07:002015-08-07T09:44:40.374-07:00Additionally, a person on foot died in a crash wit...Additionally, a person on foot died in a crash with Amtrak yesterday near the crossing at Sunnyview (by the Fairgrounds), but there remain many uncertain details - there may be more to say later.Salem Breakfast on Bikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-26501842532820648162015-08-07T09:41:44.870-07:002015-08-07T09:41:44.870-07:00The police press release, however, retains the rhe...The police press release, however, retains the rhetoric of the autonomous car and the passive voice:<br /><br />"<i>The Salem Police Traffic Control Unit is currently investigating a crash in which a vehicle hit two pedestrians and a dog at the intersection of Pine St NE and Maple St NE.<br /><br />70-year old Delbert Gossen was driving his Lincoln Town Car westbound on Pine St at the intersection of Maple St NE at approximately 9:15 pm when the incident occurred. A male and female were walking their dog, crossing northbound across Pine St., when they were struck by Gossen's vehicle.</i>"Salem Breakfast on Bikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.com