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BTA Policy Director Scott Bricker just sent me the letter he drafted to ODOT regarding ODOT’s proposed rule change that would ban bikes on several Metro area freeways and highways that are currently used as bike routes. Here is an excerpt:
“We (the BTA) do not completely comprehend the impetus for the proposal. We feel that the level of use and lack of documented safety concerns are disconnected from prohibiting bicyclists, for whatever reason, to occasionally use these routes.”
[Posted by user “Adam”]
My Lemond was stolen from the bike racks of the Pearl District 24 hour fitness March 20 between 12:30 and 2:00 in the afternoon. It’s a 57cm 2004 blue Nevada City with a water bottle bracket that’s broken, black taped handlebars and cat eye mount . Serial Number:ww1834335. Any info greatly appreciated? adamshenker@hotmail.com, (503) 493-9281
P.S. If you use these racks evidently there has been a recent rash of thefts that have taken place there, so be advised.
VJ of AltPortland.com just sent me this photo (see below) of an awesome new indoor bike rack inside the new Lucky Lab Beer Hall in Northwest Portland. This new location officially opens with a big party this Friday, but insiders like VJ have already checked it out.
Just got word that we’ve recovered yet another stolen bike! Here’s how it went down:
Last Friday, two guys walked into the downtown Bike Gallery store. The employees were suspicious because they seemed to be high and they left a nice, unlocked green Kona parked outside. When the guys left the store one of the employees, Mike Hilbrandt, jumped onto the Stolen Bike Listings and did a quick check. Sure enough he saw the bike listed! (here’s the original listing).