There are few topics in bike advocacy that elicit such an
emotional response as helmets. We all know someone who managed
to avoid serious injury by wearing a helmet. And we all know
someone who reserves the right to ride helmet-free. Just
reevaluating our helmet policy forces us test our assumptions,
reaffirm our core beliefs, and confront some of the hardest
issues head on. This is a good thing for an organization to do,
and it is important to consider input from all sides. From the
feedback that we received from our restated helmet policy, it’s
clear that you feel the same way. And with your input, we would
like to clarify and modify our policy. We believe in safer
streets. The BTA exists to push for safer streets and to make
our roads more bike-friendly. Cycling is fun. Cycling is safe.
Cycling builds community. We believe that you should be able to
bike anywhere in Oregon with the same confidence that you do
down your own street. This is what we work for, not just because
we are people who ride bikes, but