Brian Baumann

I agree. These sting operations are ridiculous, but
obviously pay off. How about a little PDX-style civil
disobedience? Last summer as I was riding in the
morning a cyclist approached me to warn me of the
upcoming sting in Ladd's Addition. Sure enough, I
rolled up to the stop sign and there were officers
waiting for me. I stopped, put my foot down, and
flashed a big smile to the officer.
Maybe we should find ways to defeat the sting instead?
Word of mouth? Impromptu signs on telephone poles?
Website checks before you head out, similar to
motorists checking for traffic problems?

I have always wondered why they don't do the same
thing to motorists? They could sit in front of my
house (hell, I'll bring em Stumptown coffee refills)
and ticket the cars that constantly roll the stop on
NE 45th and Davis, which also crosses a major bike
route. I sit on my porch with my eyes half closed
every time I see a cyclist approach the intersection
at the same time as a car. Just doesn't make sense to
me.

Brian

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