Still from Papergirl Portland video.-Watch video below-

I just heard about an interesting project, Papergirl, that combines several of my favorite things: art, the streets and people of Portland, and bicycles.
Papergirl started in Berlin and was brought to Portland by artist Abe Ingle. Over 200 artists donated original, two-dimensional art to a gallery show that [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Steph Routh
Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
Office: (503) 223-1597
steph@wpcwalks.org
PEDESTRIAN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION CALLS FOR CAUTION, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
A Number of Recent Crashes Involving Pedestrians Indicate the Need for Immediate Response and Change
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 5, 2009 – It has been a deeply troubling week . On Saturday morning, Oct. 31, Benjamin Story was struck in a hit and [...]

Mayor Sam Adams.(Photo © J. Maus)

As we hinted at yesterday, Mayor Adams has released a statement in response the fatal collision on SE Foster last week.
Adams was expected to share plans for "immediate changes" to a crossing of SE Foster that was the site of two collisions last week (one woman died and another remains [...]

[This is the first of several vendor profiles we'll share in the next month as we prepare to entice you to attend our super-excellent BikeCraft V event coming up on December 5th.]

Bike Cozy's "Toe Cozies to Keep Feet Dry" were a hit at BikeCraft IV.(Photo © J. Maus)

Do you ever wonder how to solve that [...]

Below is a press release from the Office of Portland Mayor Sam Adams
November 9, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Roy Kaufmann
Office of Mayor Sam Adams
503-823-4799
roy.kaufmann@ci.portland.or.us
MAYOR ADAMS: PORTLAND IS COMMITTED TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
I was saddened to hear about the death of Lindsay Leonard and the critical injury of Jessica Finlay. My thoughts are with Lindsay’s family as they mourn [...]

TerraCycle owner Pat Franz shows off his Cargo Monster rear end attached to a Catrike recumbent.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2001Brand: BianchiModel: Reparto Corsa cyclocrossColor:celesteSize:55cmSerial: A90902505Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-11-8Stolen From: PIR cross crusade race
Between 5:00 and 5:30 pmOwner: Doug MoakOwnerEmail: damnyouwaltwhitman@hotmail.comDescription: celeste frame w/ prominent bianchi badging
Blue steel straight blade fork
Single speed drivetrain
Campagnolo record brake levers
tufo tubular tiresPolice reference#: 09100804This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: secializedModel: hardrock sportColor:blueSize:whiteSerial: P8DGK1791Stolen in Ashland, OR 97520Stolen:2009-11-7Stolen From: was stolen from SOU campus. Both cable locks were cut and bike stolenNeighborhood: SOU OREGON CAMPUS ASHLANDOwner: Lisa THOMASOwnerEmail: mmcamaro@c-zone.netReward: 100.00Description: it is a new/barely used bike. contact 530-241-3286, 971-678-4465Police record with: REPORTED TO CAMPUS POLICE AND ASHLAND PDThis registrant has documented [...]

"We ask that an immediate analysis, reevaluation and reallocation of transportation dollars spent by the City of Portland become an action item in this Plan." -- The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, in a letter to PBOT

In their official comments on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) says the City is not [...]

Year: 2009Brand: RedlineModel: Conquest Team CyclocrossColor:Red/BlackSize:56cmPhoto: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=3019909&id=550227202Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-11-8Stolen From: Portland International Raceway (PIR), on November 8th, 2009 during one of the Cross Crusade/SSCXWC cyclocross races.Neighborhood: PIROwner: Scotty CarlileOwnerEmail: ScottCarlile@gmail.comDescription: Redline Conquest Team Cyclocross bike with SRAM Force, Ritchey WCS Components, Edge clincher 38 wheelset with DT 240 hubs, Chris King headset, Selle [...]

A BikePortland reader has some ideas of what can be done to improve theI-5 crossing of the Columbia River.(Photo © J. Maus)

Since a new era of planning for a new I-5 crossing of the Columbia River seems to be upon us, I thought I'd share a comment from last week that lays out several ways [...]

A woman crossing SE Foster at 80th. (Still taken from Oregonian video -- watch it below).

Responding to a week where several Portlanders were injured and one woman was killed while walking across SE Foster Blvd, Portland Mayor Sam Adams visited the site this morning. His visit comes on the eve of an awareness action [...]

Racers roll through the Thunderdome.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Warren Buffett has made his largest investment ever: $34 billion to purchase the BNSF rail company. He eloquently praises the promise of rail freight transportation, calls the move "a bet on the country."
- An interesting article about how politically progressive inner cities are primarily white (which [...]

Job Title
Bike Bloggers
This position has been filled.

Company/Organization
ZOTTA
Job Description
Blog on Road Racing & Product Reviews
We are looking for writers to blog about road racing events and product reviews.
This is ideal for a student or someone wanting to earn some extra cash.
Good writers will be given regular assignments.
ZOTTA is a online marketing agency based in [...]

The vision by 2030.

If you have something to say about the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 (a.k.a. the Bicycle Master Plan), Sunday (11/8) is your last chance to do it.
PBOT will take all comments received by Sunday night and try to work them into revisions of the Plan before it is finalized and goes in [...]

Raingear comes in all styles, forms -- and budgets. (Photo © J. Maus)

Now that the rain has arrived in earnest, it's time to get the daily wet weather riding routine down pat.
For many of us, that isn't going to include shopping for a new, name brand rain jacket and pants, fancy washable wool, or a [...]

Portlanders like to take care of their beloved bikes. Here are a few locally made examples; some by an entrepreneurial builder and one sent in by a reader who did it DIY style.
Local artist and craftsman Brennan Conaway has found yet another niche to serve in Portland's fast-growing population of bike lovers -- [...]

Job Title
Lead Mechanic
This position has been filled.

Company/Organization
PSU Bike Hub
Job Description
The PSU Transportation & Parking Services is seeking a full-time lead mechanic for our new PSU Bike Hub. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including reduced tuition at all seven institutions within the Oregon University System. PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the [...]

Job Title
Advertising Sales Account Manager
Company/Organization
Momentum Magazine
Job Description
Momentum is North America’s urban cycling culture magazine. Covering a range of topics from arts; food; current events; fashion; gear reviews plus thoughtful analysis of ideas and cultural trends, Momentum is a niche publication for people who ride bikes to get around.
Momentum is published bi-monthly, distributed free in [...]