Saturday, August 19, 2023
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Family Friendly
Bollards Ride!
Ankeny Tap & Table, 2724 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214
Meet on Rainbow Road
Harry Stringer
Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 10:30 AM
Meet at 10:30am, ride at 11am.
12:00 PM
End location: City Hall
What the heck is a bollard? A bollard is a short pole or column stuffed into the ground to protect pedestrians and pedestrian spaces from motor vehicles. Want to keep cars off hiking trails? Stick a bollard at the trailhead! Want to keep traffic off the sidewalks? Line them with bollards! Are you looking for physical separation between bike lanes and automobiles? You guessed it, more bollards! For those who already know, and those who would like to know more-- this is a ride all about pedestrian safety devices. This ride is hosted by members of StrongTowns PDX, and we'll be focusing on one of the most cost effective methods of separating vehicles from pedestrians, and imagining a safer Portland for all. This ride will have a tactical urbanism flair! We will be installing paper bollards at various locations along the route to highlight the cost effective infrastructure improvements PBOT could make to improve pedestrian safety. Better street design saves lives. Please bring panniers or cargo bikes to help us haul the bollards! Safety-themed costumes very much appreciated.
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