OREGON AUTO INSURANCE RESOURCES & LINKS
When it comes to safe driving, the more you know about automobiles, automobile safety devices, vehicle safety ratings, & Oregon State Laws the better off you will be.
AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY
SaferCar: SaferCar.gov is dedicated to educating the public on how to purchase safe vehicles and provides crash test and rollover ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The website provides a free lists of recalls and technical service bulletins.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries, and property damage — from crashes on the nation's highways.
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety: Advocates for Highway Safety is an alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.
The Center for Auto Safety: The Center for Auto Safety provides information on auto safety and consumer issues. The member section provides write-ups on problematic vehicles and on 'secret' warranties.
Tire Safety: Proper tire maintenance is an important safety function often neglected. This is a great resource that details the importance of properly maintaining your tires.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving: The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
DUI Foundation: New York DWI: The mission of the DUI Foundation educates America about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Safety Belt Safe: Nonprofit organization dedicated to child passenger safety.
Seat Check: SeatCheck.Org finds child car seat inspection stations by state or zip code. The site also provides a recall list, tips and brochures.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) provides information on rider training, licensing, and government relations.
The Bike Box: Learn about the bike box which is an intersection safety design to prevent bicycle / car collisions.
FUEL ECONOMY RESOURCES
Fuel Economy: This US Department of Energy website Includes information on fuel economy for cars and trucks, and tips on how to optimize mileage.
Gas Price Watch Volunteer Price Spotter Program: Gas Price Watch allows you to find the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood.
HYBRID CAR & CARBON OFFSET RESOURCES
Green Car Congress: The Green Car Congress provides news and analysis of technologies, products, issues and policies relevant to achieving clean and sustainable transportation.
Interactive Hybrid Car Resources: The Interactive Hybrid Car Resource has discussion forums, articles & tips, and the Real Hybrid Mileage Database and hybrid car image gallery.
Howstuffworks "How Hybrid Cars Work": A resource to compare hybrid cars and gasoline vs. electric power and learn about the benefits of hybrid cars.
Hybrid Center: Hybrid Cars, Trucks, and Suvs: The Hybrid Center is a consumer and technology resource on hybrid-electric vehicles. Find out how hybrids work and compare vehicles side by side, rate fuel economy amd more.
The Climate Trust: The Climate Trust promotes climate change and global warming solutions by providing carbon dioxide offset projects and advancing offset policies.
Carbon Counter - Personal Calculator: A nonprofit site with a suite of carbon calculators to offset personal emissions.
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RESOURCES
Oregon DMV: The Oregon DMV website provides links to information on driver permits, driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, identification cards, insurance, accidents, office locations and much more.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CLUBS
Better World Club: The Better World Club is out to change more than just tires. They are the only roadside assistance and travel club that strives to balance your transportation needs with your desire to protect the environment.
AAA: AAA club provides emergency road service assistance, travel information and booking and other related services.
STREETCARS, TRAMS, PUBLIC & ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Trimet: TriMet provides public transportation in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area, including most of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Portland Streetcar: TriMet operates this streetcar line between Nob Hill and Portland State University. The website includes schedules, fares, news, and general information about the service.
Portland Aerial Tram: Learn about the Portland Aerial Tram which carries Oregon commuters between the city's South Waterfront district and the main Oregon Health Sciences University building.
C-Tran: Get information on C-Tran which provides local bus service for Vancouver, Battleground, Hazel Dell, Camas and Washougal, and express service to and from Portland, Oregon.
Flexcar Car Sharing: Zipcar is the world's largest car sharing and car share service. Get information on Using a car by the hour or day without the hassles of owning or renting a car.
Amtrak Cascades: Get information on the Amtrak Pacific Northwest route between Eugene, Oregon, and Vancouver, BC. The site includes route map, schedules, news, and information.
Oregon Bicycle & Pedestrian Program: This is the place to get information on the State of Oregon Bicycle & Pedestrian Program.
Bicycle Transportation Alliance: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance works to open minds and roads to bicycling. They work to promote bicycle use, improve bicycling conditions throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and educate current and future cyclists.
Bike There! Map: Metro’s bike map is a colorful, easy-to-use guide to bicycle-friendly streets and bike paths around the Portland metropolitan region.
National Center for Bicycling and Walking: The National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) is the major program of the Bicycle Federation of America, Inc. (BFA), and their mission is to create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities.
League of American Cyclists: The League of American Cyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
TRAFFIC & ROAD CONDITIONS
Oregon Road Cams, Road & Weather Conditions: The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.
VEHICLE HISTORY, NEW & USED CAR BLUE BOOK RESOURCES
CarFax: A CARFAX auto history report contains information that can help you make a smarter buying decision about a used car or truck.
Kelly Blue Book: Kelley Blue Book is a resource for new car prices, used car prices, blue book values, car reviews & used car pricing.
NADA Guides: Use the NADA Guides for new car prices and used car values.
