An Oregon Department of Transportation repaving project will bring two new mid-block crossings to SE Powell Boulevard.
The $4 million (estimated) Powell Boulevard Pavement Preservation project will begin in Spring 2010 and will include repaving Powell from SE 51st Avenue to Interstate 205. In addition, ODOT will build new sidewalks (in compliance with [...]

Plan drawing for crossing of Spokane at SE 13th. Notice new refuge island, semi-diverter (allowing bicycles onto Spokane but not cars), and curb extension. Red boxes are places where on-street parking will no longer be allowed. - Download Spokane Bike Boulevard project details (400K PDF) -

Bike Porn 3 trailer was released last night. -Watch it here-.

Portland's bike porn provocateur "Reverend" Phil Sano is back on the road. Sano and his crew are on their 16 city "Chain Whip" tour showing Bike Porn 3: Cycle Bound (note: trailer is NOT safe for work).
Sano's collection of short films features bikes and [...]

Cover of Kurmaskie's latest book, on store shelves February 2010.

Remember two years ago when we checked in on local author and self-described "adventure dad" Joe Kurmaskie right before he and his family embarked on journey across Canada?
Well, somehow the family is still together (joke) and Joe has just finished a book about the adventure.
Known to [...]

Year: 2009Brand: tony hawkModel: bmxColor:witeSerial: 57701Stolen in rapid city, OR 57701Stolen:2009-05-21Stolen From: apartmetOwner: micahs29 seltingsOwnerEmail: chick@hotmailReward: 20Description: it is a bmx bike it was witeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Cops on bikes.(Photo © J. Maus)

When it comes to police enforcement of bicycle traffic laws or bicycle collisions, discretion is very important. If you've watched the recent bicycle traffic enforcement video produced by the Portland Police Bureau, you'll notice the concept figures prominently.
PPB Bicycle Liaison Officer Robert Pickett opens the video with this:
"This video is [...]

Year: 08Brand: Cayne UnoColor:greySize:51Stolen in 97214, OR Stolen:2009-10-21Stolen From: It was stolen from a house off of 13th and Se Hawthorne.Neighborhood: Se portland/ LaddsOwnerEmail: lanalackeythe2nd@aol.comDescription: My bike was a dark silver grey. It has a small silver basket on the front. Red black wheel. Black front wheel. Tan brown seat. Red bag under the seat. [...]

The mechanics classroom at UBI's new location on N. Williams.(Photo: UBI)

United Bicycle Institute (UBI) is all moved into their new satellite campus in North Portland (they also have a campus in Ashland) and this Saturday they'll throw the doors open and welcome the community with an Open House event.
According to UBI's John Baxter, the [...]

This 7.2 mile stretch of the Springwater should be much smoother by summer 2010.(Map: City of Portland)

A project to repave the popular Springwater Corridor Trail that was green-lighted by Metro back in March is now scheduled for completion by early June 2010. The $1.8 million project will overlay asphalt on top of the original [...]

[With the release of the public comment draft of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030, it's time to get wonky and learn more about what Portland's brightest bike thinkers are dreaming up for the future. The story below is the latest in our ongoing coverage of the new plan.]

With advisory bike lanes, like the one [...]

Job Title
Bike/Ped Project Coordinator
This position has been filled.

Company/Organization
City of Wilsonville
Job Description
Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Coordinator, a newly created, grant-funded position for SMART (South Metro Area Regional Transit), designed to implement priorities set forth in the City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian and Transit Master Plan. The incumbent will work with existing community groups to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety [...]

Year: 1996Brand: TrekModel: 830 XLColor:Blue GreenStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2009-10-20Stolen From: In front of Paddy's Bar and GrillNeighborhood: DowntownOwnerEmail: grapeola@gmail.comDescription: Has a front fender only and a Bicycle Etc sticker on the frame.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006Brand: Hard Rock Sport Disc XLColor:silverSize:21Serial: PSHH32629Stolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-10-20Stolen From: 3524 NW Thurman St
Portland, OR 97210Neighborhood: Wilamette HeightsOwner: Paul BartonOwnerEmail: rockyjstone@yahoo.comDescription: silver with Kryptonite lock attachedThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The panel had some frank advice for U.S. bike planners and advocates.(Photos © J. Maus)

Earlier this month, I attended a dinner and panel discussion hosted by a fledgling coalition of bicycle transportation planners, bureaucrats, and bigwigs from across the country. Bike program coordinators from major cities like Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, [...]

Year: 2008Brand: ScattanteModel: W-560Color:frost green bluePhoto: <a target=_new href="
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Quickpost this image to Myspace, Digg, Facebook, and others!Stolen in portland, OR 97215Stolen:2009-10-19Stolen From: Se 60th and stark out of the basement of my building.Neighborhood: mt. taborOwner: Cheryl PierceOwnerEmail: chris.schmitt@pcc.eduReward: $ 200.00Description: Bike size is a 48 [...]

Year: 2997Brand: SpecializedModel: Crosstrail ExpertColor:SilverSize:58Serial: P7JBF0294Stolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-10-13Stolen From: Portland State University on the Park Blocks outside Cramer Hall.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Scott ParkerOwnerEmail: jscottparker@comcast.netDescription: Custom modification of handlebars to hold a customized front pack. Front pannier frame.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Would a Dutch bike work for your family? Or would a bakfiets/Madsen/trailer/Xtracycle suit you better? Find out this Sunday.(Photos © J. Maus)

Oregon Manifest has an excellent Solutions Workshop planned for this Sunday as part of their Family Transportation Day. If you're looking for advice or answers to family biking questions, you can participate! But it's an RSVP only event, so please note the information below:

Attention Parents, Caregivers and anyone who wants to use their [...]

"The government is pushing bike days, and rebates for bike use. Communities are putting in bicycle kiosks." However, there is only limited data to show that "we have bikeways to support this increase in bike use." -- from a Reuters story about a new study on bicycle-related injuries

A new study from Colorado has found that [...]

Year: 2005Brand: MarinModel: KentfieldColor:Dark BlueSize:?Photo: http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6726/dscn0773bh.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2009-10-19Stolen From: Right off my front porch on 4005 NE Laurelhurst Pl. 41st and Laurelhurst PlNeighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: Tauna PileOwnerEmail: tunapile@gmail.comDescription: I had unhooked the front brake because it was too tight. Also, the fenders didn't really fit the bike, so only 2 of the 4 attachers [...]