Oregon: Voice your opinion about lane splitting

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http://giantloopmoto.blogspot.com/2010/11/lane-splitting-on-motorcycles-in-oregon.html Lane Splitting on Motorcycles in Oregon - Voice Your Opinion
Should the State of Oregon conduct a statewide public opinion survey on the topic of lane sharing, lane splitting and lane filtering? If you have an opinion either way, then let your voice be heard by attending this meeting or emailing the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety. See Oregon Department of Transportation news release below. Ride while you can, HOC --
Oregon Department of Transportation Safety Division News Release
Nov. 5, 2010
For more information: Michele O’Leary, 503-986-4198
Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety to Meet Committee to discuss survey about lane sharing; public input encouraged
The Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 19, at the Kaiser Permanente Town Hall Ballroom, 3704 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland.
The committee will discuss the possibility of conducting a statewide public opinion survey on the topic of lane sharing, lane splitting and lane filtering. Lane sharing is when a motorcyclist travels through lanes of stopped or slower moving vehicles. Lane splitting is when a motorcyclist passes between lanes of traffic in motion. Lane filtering is when a motorcyclist passes between lanes of stationary traffic. The committee would like to hear from motorcyclists, motorists, commercial vehicle drivers and other road users about whether or not to conduct a survey. People interested in this topic are encouraged to attend the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, but would like to share your comments with the committee, please write to the committee via mail or e-mail by Nov. 18.
Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety C/O ODOT Transportation Safety Division 235 Union Street NE Salem, OR 97301-1054 E-mail: Michele.a.Oleary@odot.state.or.us
The Governor appoints members representing all areas of the state to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety. The committee is charged with the responsibility to advise the Governor and the ODOT’s Transportation Safety Division regarding motorcycle safety. The committee reviews, proposes, and makes recommendations concerning motorcycle-related legislation as well as serving as a public forum for motorcyclists and promoting motorcycle safety to the public.
Meetings of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety are open to the public. Accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please call (503) 986-4188 at least 48 hours in advance (TTY: 503-986-3954). The Kaiser Permanente Town Hall Ballroom is located on the TriMet MAX yellow line. Parking is available behind the building and across the street.
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