Commissioner Adams,

I have bicycled here in Portland since the late 60's and have enjoyed the good things happening in our city, especially the improvements for bicyclists. These things include not only the bicycle infrastructure, but building a bridge of respect with all forms of transportation. In general I have yet to bicycle anywhere with the respect I get presently as a bicyclist here in Portland. Yes, there is always the small percentage of bad drivers, but they are the same ones who I see in my auto as well, just plain bad drivers.

You have the issue correct, do something immediately about the crisis, the bike boxes are great, I have admired them in Europe for sometime, and push for more education. The more I think about it the more important education becomes to helping solve the issues for both motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Thank you very much for stepping up to a politically challenging issue.

Take care,

Randy Dickinson
2220 SE 72nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97215