Portland's streets see more and more people riding bikes every year, yet the rate of crashes has gone down significantly since the 1990s.  Here are some resources for traveling by bicycle -  learning the rules of the road, feeling confident and comfortable, and connecting with advocates for safer streets:

• Road Etiquette for Drivers and Cyclists 
• Portland's Bicycle Symbols and Markings 
• The Portland Bike Manual 
• Oregon Bicyclist Manual  (pdf - 4.2 mb)
• How to fit a Bike Helmet Instructions and video on how to properly fit a helmet
• Getting a Green Light on Your Bicycle 
• Safe Routes Portland: Information on PBOT's Safe Routes to School program
• Metro's Bicycle Safety information
• League of American Bicyclists: Advocacy and Education
• Trauma Nurses Talk Tough: 503-413-4960
• Community Cycling Center: 503-288-8864
• The Street Trust (formerly the Bicycle Transportation Alliance): 503-226-0676
• Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
• UK Safety Store Cycling Resources:  All about bike safety - Videos, games, lesson plans and more

Not programs, but inspiration to ride safely:

• Helmets bring sexy back (B:C:clettes' video)
• Let's get visible (B:C:clettes' video)