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February 21, 2026

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Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion

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|Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion

Doug Dahl explains why tires that extend beyond fenders are illegal and how frequency illusion shapes per ...

Doug Dahl explains why tires that extend beyond fenders are illegal and how frequency illusion shapes perceptions about traffic safety. ...

Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Opinion: The many reminders not to speed

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: The many reminders not to speed

Doug Dahl examines the many technological and policy-based reminders aimed at reducing speeding and expla ...

Doug Dahl examines the many technological and policy-based reminders aimed at reducing speeding and explains why most drivers still choose not to use them voluntarily. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets

Vancouver residents can apply by Feb. 28 for neighborhood traffic calming projects that will compete for ...

Vancouver residents can apply by Feb. 28 for neighborhood traffic calming projects that will compete for funding through the city’s 2026 program. ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why follow ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why following too closely increases crash risk with little benefit. ...

Friday, January 2, 2026
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Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on wher ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on where and how they are being ridden. ...

Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Target Zero honors traffic safety champions at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Target Zero honors traffic safety champions at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony

Target Zero will recognize law enforcement, community leaders, and organizations for their commitment to ...

Target Zero will recognize law enforcement, community leaders, and organizations for their commitment to traffic safety at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony, followed by enhanced DUI patrols in Clark C ...

Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Opinion: Getting left turns right

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Opinion: Getting left turns right

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect ...

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect both driving habits and a lack of patience that can lead to collisions. ...

Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Opinion: Is drinking coffee while driving too distracting?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Opinion: Is drinking coffee while driving too distracting?

Doug Dahl explains that while drinking coffee while driving isn’t illegal by itself, it can lead to a “da ...

Doug Dahl explains that while drinking coffee while driving isn’t illegal by itself, it can lead to a “dangerously distracted driving” ticket if it interferes with safe operation. ...

Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Opinion: Headlights are good all the time

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Opinion: Headlights are good all the time

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explores why headlights aren’t required at all times and highlights data sh ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explores why headlights aren’t required at all times and highlights data showing how daytime lighting can prevent crashes and save lives. ...

Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Both directions of I-5 to close overnight Sept. 13 in Vancouver for overhead utility line installation

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

Both directions of I-5 to close overnight Sept. 13 in Vancouver for overhead utility line installation

I-5 will fully close in both directions overnight Sept. 13–14 in Vancouver for Bonneville Power Administr ...

I-5 will fully close in both directions overnight Sept. 13–14 in Vancouver for Bonneville Power Administration utility line installation, with detours via I-205 and SR 500. ...

Friday, September 5, 2025
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