PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Bureau of Transportation is asking for about 100 volunteers to help with this summer’s motorcycle count.
PBOT has been counting motorcycles for over 3 decades.
The knowledge gathered through the counters provides data such as who is riding, who is wearing a helmet, and what type of motorcycle is being used.
Once analyzed, it can show where innovations are running in motorcycle lanes and where more paints are needed.
The transit company says last year’s motorcycle count showed a slight increase in motorcycle use in Northwest Portland, among other places.
“You’ve noticed a sharp increase in motorcycle use in East Portland, east of I-205, where millions of dollars were invested in safer walking and biking infrastructure,” said Dylan Rivera of PBOT.
This year, the ticket offices will be distributed in more than 330 locations in the city. These sites will be counted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, days that PBOT believes give the general representation of bike trips.
Volunteers will spend two hours with the cyclists and recording data.
The countdown begins on June 4.
For more information or to register as a volunteer, you can visit the PBOT Motorcycle Count WEBPAGE.