The LightLane product projects a bike lane behind you.

Remember back in January, when the web was abuzz about an interesting product idea called that would let you project a bike lane behind your bike with lasers?
It was called LightLane, and back then it was just a neat entry into a design competition. Now, because [...]

To make way for the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is drafting a new Concept Street Plan for the South Waterfront district.
As part of that plan, some major changes are coming to SW Moody Ave. Among them are a new, two-way cycle track facility. Art Pearce with [...]

Oberstar this morning.

U.S. Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) has thrown down quite a gauntlet in his public standoff with the Obama administration about the prospects of a new transportation bill.
Oberstar released his bill earlier this week (he's Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) and he (and other House members) has rebuffed Department of Transportation [...]

The House Climate Bill that is set for a vote this Friday could help fill a transportation investment pot that states could put toward bike projects.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) would raise money from polluters that go over their allowed emissions levels, an amount estimated to be $70 billion by 2010. [...]

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: 7000Color:Blk/SilverSize:15Serial: 207C2196DStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2009-06-22Stolen From: Stolen from a front porch across the street from my houseNeighborhood: Southwest PortlandOwner: Jeff KrenekOwnerEmail: jeffkrenek@comcast.netReward: YesDescription: Stock Trek 7000, no customizations, brand new.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Outside the 'Schnitz last night.(Photos © J. Maus)

I am now a David Byrne fan.
I must confess, prior to last night's show, the extent of my experience with David Byrne's music were the handful of top hits the Talking Heads had back in the '80s (or was it the '90s, I don't even remember). [...]

[Thanks to Schwinn ride leader Esther Harlow for putting together a great ride full of badass, non-stereotypical femininity, and for providing this ride report. Check out Esther's photos here, and Jonathan's photo portraits of Schwinns and their riders the beginning of the ride (as well as the Trekstosterone ride that began in the same spot)]
Which [...]

Year: 2006Brand: LookModel: 555Color:Pearl Blue and WhiteSize:55cmSerial: 57CG2234I4Photo: http://pvbike.com/itemdetails.cfm?LibId=19548Stolen in Lake Oswego, OR 97034Stolen:2009-06-23Stolen From: Lakeside Bicycles' outside rack near closing time (5-7pm).Neighborhood: Lakeside BicyclesOwner: Amy Hunter-DillingerOwnerEmail: info@lakeside-bikes.comDescription: 55cm Look 555 with Ultegra 9-speed.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

[This report on the Jonathan Richman Ride is by Carye Bye via Flickr. Be sure to check out her photos of the costumes and locations along the way!]
Carl (aka Roadrunner) and the Jonathan Richman crew set forth (20 people?) to experience Jonathan's odes to love, life, and the Velvet Underground.
I think I was asked [...]

[Last night's Pie Champ ride report came from Susan Otcenas via the Shift List. For more reports and other Pedalpalooza coverage, see our Pedalpalooza page.]

I think it's telling that so far, the only Pedalpalooza rides I've found time for are food related.....
Jeff & I hopped on our tandem at 8pm for the 15-ish mile ride [...]

Brand: Masi road bike (blue and white)Color:blueSize:5'6"Serial: 0620010014Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-06-21Stolen From: garage at SE Yamhill and 29thNeighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Erick GarciaOwnerEmail: tanymead@comcast.netReward: $50Description: Blue and white Masi road bike with grey and white seat, double shift brakes
CALL 503-349-9991This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 90'sBrand: dynoModel: deuceColor:redStolen in portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-06-20Stolen From: my house
i may not not have exact proof but everyone that knows me knows my bikeNeighborhood: failing and grandOwner: danielle schanceOwnerEmail: Vixon13@comcast.netReward: cashDescription: my bike is a big red cruiser w/ flames on the frame blk seat w/ flames the tire treads are flames ther are [...]

David Byrne (R) chats with NYC bike activist Noah Budnick.(Image: Streetfilms)

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, artist, and musical legend David Byrne plays a show in Portland tonight.
Besides his musical and artistic endeavors, he's also becoming something of a bike activist. Byrne has pedaled as a matter of everyday transportation for over 30 years [...]

[Welcome to your daily Pedalpalooza rundown. We'll post each day's events and rides here, so you can plan, email them to your friends, etc...
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"The use of cell phones is increasing so much that we have to get a handle on it now."-- Ginny Burdick (D-Portland)

After several years of trying, the Oregon Legislature has passed a law that will make the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle illegal. House bill 2377, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn [...]

Erik Olson (L) and Dan Powell of Portland Design Works.(Photos © J. Maus)

It's been almost a year since we first reported on Portland Design Works. The company was started by Erik Olson, a former general manager of Wisconsin-based bike accessory juggernaut Planet Bike. Olson has since brought on another ex-Planet Bike staffer, Dan Powell, [...]

Artists rendering of bike/ped facility underneath in a two-bridge, "stacked" configuration.(Graphics: CRC)

On average, Amsterdam residents use bikes more than cars.(Photo: Tom Miller)

Industry news publication Bike Europe reports today that, in Amsterdam, people use their bicycles more per day on average than their cars:
"The bicycle is the means of transport used most often in Amsterdam. Between 2005 and 2007 people in the city used their bikes on [...]

Year: 90'sBrand: schwinnModel: mesa mountain bikeColor:blue/yellowSize:smallStolen in 97217, OR Stolen:2009-06-22Stolen From: Behind my building, @ 5254 N WilliamsNeighborhood: HumboltOwner: Natalie StaggsOwnerEmail: nataliestaggs@gmail.comReward: yes we'll negotiateDescription: Ladies Schwinn Mountain bike with cruiser style handlebars, a brooks saddle and an XtraCycle attached, which is an extended rack with a wooden deck on top.This registrant has documented proof [...]

Color:red & whitePhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/m_eyes/3652018427/Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-06-22Stolen From: Was stolen from my backyard near SE 32nd & SE Belmont.Neighborhood: Belmont/SunnysideOwner: Marty KnowlesOwnerEmail: martinknowles55@gmail.comDescription: Bike is mostly red with some white. Handle bar tape is red and slowly fades to white. Only fender on back wheel.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike