Oregon: Bike lanes and options..
In Oregon, a bicyclist must use a bike lane if traveling on the street. If a bike lane is not present then the
far right side of the lane is the space to be used. If a sidewalk is available, a bicyclist may pop onto the
*sidewalk from the street or bike lane at will. Keep in mind, the sidewalk is dangerous because most
motorists aren’t expecting a bicyclist on the sidewalk. Motorists also roll well onto the sidewalk before stopping to check for oncoming traffic. For a bicyclist, then, the street is the safest place to cruise.
*sidewalk use in Oregon is often restricted in the downtown core of municipalities. Check your city ordinances for specifics. i.e., Eugene, OR, bicyclists are restricted from east side of High to west side of Charnelton, north side of 6th to south side of llth.
