Jane Higdon was killed on May 31, 2006 while riding her bicycle on Territorial Highway. The section of Territorial where Jane was killed has at least five wineries or tasting rooms close by and is a popular route for tourists and locals alike. It is a vivid example of how cyclists on our roadways in Oregon can be placed in an area of danger.
Cyclists and drivers need to follow the rules of the road to prevent cyclists from being hurt or killed on the road.
Floyd Prozanski a state senator and avid cyclist who rode with Jane Higdon in a twice-weekly riding group for more than six years wrote an editorial for the Eugene-Register Guard discussing what can be done in our state.
"First, everyone needs to remember and follow the basic rules of the road already in place. Under Oregon's law, bicycles are defined as vehicles and are entitled to use the roadways just like any other vehicle. The Oregon Driver Manual warns drivers: "Do not crowd bicyclists. Wait for a clear stretch of road before passing a bicyclist who is moving slower than your motor vehicle in a lane too narrow to share. Remember, the bicycle is a slow-moving vehicle and this may require you to slow down. The greater the speed difference between you and a bicyclist, the more room you should allow when passing."
Click here to read the full article about bicycle safety in Oregon.
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