Crosswalks Responsibilities

Stay alert, both drivers and pedestrians

At every roadway intersection, there is a crosswalk unless posted with a “Crosswalk Closed” sign. Some crosswalks are marked,walks across the state are unmarked.

For example, when two roads intersect and there are no crosswalk markings on the roadway, there are, in fact, four unmarked crosswalks. Each unmarked crosswalk extends across each individual roadway connecting one corner to the next.

It’s important to note that an unmarked crosswalk will never exist diagonally across an intersection. You will find most marked crosswalks exist at intersections that are electronically controlled by lights. Think of all the residential area roadway intersections within Beaverton; nearly all those intersections have unmarked crosswalks.

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 801.220 defines both marked and unmarked crosswalks. As a general rule of thumb, a crosswalk exists at every intersection corner and extends from one corner only exception is when the unmarked crosswalk has a posted sign making it closed. Drivers and pedestrians have

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specific actions they can and can’t do at intersections.

Pedestrians can cross at an electronically controlled crosswalk only when the “walk” or related signal is indicated. Once the countdown starts or the red hand starts to flash, a pedestrian no longer has a right to step off the curb and begin walking across the roadway.

If a pedestrian is already in the crosswalk and proceeding across the roadway when the red hand starts to flash, they may continue to proceed across the roadway with haste.

Pedestrians can cross at unmarked intersections at any time unless that crossing will cause an immediate hazard to the motoring public.

Drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians crossing the roadway in crosswalks. At crosswalks within an electronically controlled intersection, drivers must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian if the pedestrian is six feet or less away from the lane the driver intends to turn into.

At crosswalks that are not electronically controlled, drivers must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian if the pedestrian is one lane of travel or less away from the lane the driver intends to turn into.

Beaverton Police Department would like to remind drivers and pedestrians to stay alert around crosswalks. Any stretch of roadway used by both pedestrians and cars are areas to be especially cautious, crashes often occur here.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is hosting a Scout Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at the South Operating Center, 8445 S.W. Elligsen Road, in Wilsonville. Both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from across TVF&R’s service area are invited to attend this free community event. Scouts will have an opporand escape planning, explore

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This event is tailored for grades. Participants will be divided into groups and rotate through several handson and interactive stations. Scout leaders and parents are encouraged to move through the activity stations with their Scouts.

We will start promptly at 10 a.m. and encourage groups to arrive 15 minutes early.

Those interested in attending the event can register online at www.tvfr.com.

For more information about Scout Day, call 503-259-1502 or email Events@tvfr.com.

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#FOX12OREGON A Beaverton couple celebrated their 70th anniversary

The perfect marriage

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Both 96-year-old Jerry Midbust and 94-year-old Janet Midbust are from Wisconsin but met while living in southern Oregon. They say they drove to Las Vegas from Eugene 70 years ago to get married.

They have a loving relationship but say their marriage hasn’t been without sadness

Steven died when he was 56 years old and another son had a serious health problem.

“That was hard on a mother and dad, but we pulled thru as a family and built a stronger union because of that,” Janet said. “If possible, mend your this,’ if we can do it anyone can do it.”

For his part, Jerry says he has the perfect marriage, and doesn’t regret one bit about making that drive to Las Vegas and getting married.

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