2005 black and grey aluminum size 15 bike. No scratches. Stolen on NW 4th and Morrison on 6/27 between 6 and 7:30 pm.
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Day: June 27, 2007
Stolen Marin Bear Valley
-Curved end tips on the handlebars
-Clipless pedals – fits Schimano SM 51 cleat
-Black rack on back w/velcro pouch
-sensor system left over on front tire from old bike computer
-21 gears
-Continental tire on back
-Cat eye headlight
-both wheels quick release
-Women’s O2 saddle – quick release
-still has U of Oregon bike registration number from 1995!
-has black electrical tape around parts of the frame
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Oregon’s Tranportation Future at City Club
@ The Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave.
City Club of Portland – Friday Forums.
The 20th century was the century of the interstate highway, the shopping mall and the automobile. What will the 21st century bring? Join Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and Gail Achterman, a member of the Oregon Transportation Commission, for City Club’s June 29 Friday Forum, where we’ll explore the future of transportation in Oregon — at the federal, state and regional levels.
Blumenauer to hold bike roundtable in Portland
Blumenauer in D.C..
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U.S. Congressman (and former Portland City Commissioner) Earl Blumenauer will be in City Hall next Tuesday to host a roundtable discussion with local bike advocates and insiders.
He wants to get an update on the latest bicycle activities and programs in Portland and learn about the results from the 2007 Oregon legislative session.
In addition, Blumenauer plans to share the latest on his progress to push the pedals on bike issues at the federal level. He recently got his Bike Commuter Benefits Act into the Energy Bill and is a driving force behind an effort to “Green the Capitol” by encouraging bike use and improving bike facilities.
Expected to attend the meeting are staff from the City of Portland, researchers from Portland State University, advocates from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and members of the local bicycle industry.
Women gather to improve conditions (for everyone)
Women cyclists gathered at the Kennedy School
last week to share ideas and inspiration.
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last week to share ideas and inspiration.
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If women on bikes are the barometer of a bike-friendly city, a grassroots effort to improve conditions for and understanding of female cyclists hopes to increase the pressure.
A group calling themselves Women for Bikes met for the second time last week at the Kennedy School in northeast Portland.
Wheelmen club launches family-friendly, easy ride series
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The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club (PWTC) wants to encourage families and novice riders to explore local bike routes and get more comfortable on group rides.
They’ve teamed up with River City Bicycles to offer a series of short, slow-paced rides that are perfect for families and/or novice riders.
PWTC family ride coordinator Ann Morrow says,
“We are really trying to help parents get out and ride with their kids – for the usual variety of reasons. However, these rides are also good for riders who aren’t experienced riders or baby boomers who aren’t ready for 30 miles but want to ride again or anyone who just wants the security of riding in a group and learning about some of the bike paths around town.”
TriMet gets $254 million for new Willamette River Bridge
[Via the Oregonian]
TriMet’s plans to build a new bridge over the Willamette River for their Portland to Milwaukie light rail line got a big boost in Salem on Saturday.
The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Capital Construction approved a funding bill (backed taxpayer and lottery bonds) that included $254 million to help build the bridge that is proposed to go from Riverplace to OMSI (see map at right).
Along with light rail, the “Caruthers Bridge” is expected to have a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facility (I hope to have a comment on this from TriMet communications czar Mary Fetsch later today).
The project, which is also expected to receive $500 million in funds from the federal government, is expected to be completed by 2014.