"The sheer number of serious collisions between pedestrians and cars this past week demonstrates that our traffic safety deficit is not found in one person’s error." -- Steph Routh, Director of Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

On Sunday night, two young women were struck by a car while attempting to cross the street at SE 80th and Foster; [...]

Two excellent bike-related job opportunities have been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check out the details below and good luck if you apply!

Lead Mechanic -- Portland State University Bike Hub
Advertising Sales Account Manager -- Momentum Magazine

A 'cross racer dressed up like a swamp monster riding through a huge wall of bubbly foam: It must be SSCXWC.(Photos © J. Maus)

Better late than never, here are your weekend bike events!

Year: 2003Brand: GiantModel: Boulder SEColor:BlueSize:14"Serial: GD273063Stolen in Portland, OR ORStolen:2009-11-3Stolen From: Near SE 62nd and FosterNeighborhood: Foster/PowellOwner: Rebecca RagainOwnerEmail: rebeccaragain@yahoo.comDescription: It didn't have any special features. It had a rack on the back (can't remember the brand) but obviously that could be removed so I don't know if that helps.This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Year: 2007Brand: Gary FisherModel: wingraColor:blackSize:15.5Serial: wtu234c0570bStolen in portland, OR 97213Stolen:2009-10-30Stolen From: This was stolen from back porch area near NE 53rd and clackamas st.Neighborhood: Rose city neighborhoodOwner: julie moloneyOwnerEmail: juliemoloney@msn.comReward: $100Description: Had fenders and seat post mounted rack with black detours bike bag and cateye headlightPolice record with: T109000155This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Groups want to start the planning process over.(Photo © J. Maus)

A coalition of five local non-profit groups are calling for "an immediate restart of the deadlocked I-5 planning process."
The Coalition for a Livable Future, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Environment Oregon, Environment Washington, and Upstream Public Health just issued a joint news release saying [...]

Year: ?Brand: JamisModel: ?Color:Blue and WhiteSize:?Serial: U31YZU999Stolen in Eugene, OR 97401Stolen:2009-11-4Stolen From: 541 E. 19th St. Eugene, OR 97401Owner: Jocelyn LescarbeauOwnerEmail: lescarbe@uoregon.eduDescription: grip on handle bars was kind of coming off, bell that said i love my bike plus bike light attachment, stadium park stickerPolice record with: Eugene PolicePolice reference#: 09-2059This registrant has documented proof [...]

Crowds were a bit cramped at BikeCraft III.(Photo © J.Maus)

BikeCraft is an annual holiday bazaar that gathers under one roof the many unique and interesting Portlanders who create handmade, cycling related crafts.
We can hardly believe it, but this is the fifth anniversary of BikeCraft!
Each year BikeCraft has grown by leaps and bounds, and this [...]

Here are BikePortland's traffic stats from the month of October, 2009.
The most popular post of the month (counted by page views using Google Analytics) was our story covering the Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge. That was followed by the unusual mention of a story outside our region highlighting the death of a Texas couple [...]

Next month's United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is sure to attract protesters who feel global leaders aren't acting quickly enough. One group plans to make their point with a massive bicycle sculpture infused with the bodies of activists.
That alone seemed like something Portlanders could get behind. Then I read their [...]

Sunset Blvd like you've never seen it before.(Graphic: Colleen Corcoran/cicLAvia)

Two bits of news that came across my desk in the last 24 hours speak to the growing momentum (should we call it a revolution?) across America for carfree streets and more dedicated space for bike traffic.
According to an article published in the Los Angeles Times [...]

Imagine riding through this with a few friends!

Since 1993, the Portland International Raceway (PIR) has hosted the holiday tradition known as Winter Wonderland. Each year, over 100,000 people drive their cars along the racetrack which is adorned with massive, holiday-themed light sculptures and animated displays accompanied by festive Christmas tunes and holiday cheer.

Bike parking at Franklin High School in Southeast Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer announced a new bill yesterday that would expand the existing Safe Routes to Schools program to high schools. The Safe Routes to High Schools Act would enable high schools to vie for federal grants that would help them build [...]

Today through Saturday the National Bicycle Tour Directors Association (NBTDA) is holding their annual conference in Portland.
The NBTDA is based in Minneapolis and their mission is to "provide development and networking opportunities" for "individuals and entities who operate recreational bicycle events". Over 100 ride directors from all over the world are members of the organization.

Cover of new calendar that will benefit Komen for the Cure.

For the past seven years, local bicycle component manufacturer Chris King has partnered with Komen for the Cure on a line of special edition products called "Pretty and Strong".
This year, the partnership has expanded to include the photography of PDXCross and the creation [...]

A scene from the SSCXWC last year.(Photo © J. Maus)

After the Cross Crusade rampaged all last weekend in Astoria (and a bit too much if this thread on the OBRA email list is any indication), the cyclocross action will just get more heated this weekend.
Tonight there's a pre-registration party for the Oregon Bicycle Racing [...]

Year: ?Brand: Schwinn Suburban (i think)Color:GreenSize:5 speedStolen in portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-11-01Stolen From: Stolen from behind a fence in our back yard either halloween night or the 1st of Nov.Neighborhood: Arbor lodgeOwner: Danielle WaylandOwnerEmail: moonwoods@gmail.comDescription: Green Schwinn with bouncy seat. Rack on back, new cables all around. Sticker that says "happiness is an abundant [...]

Intersection of Willamette and Haven.(Photo © J. Maus)

Bryan Parman with the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division has just confirmed that the two people operating motor vehicles that struck and killed a man on N. Willamette this morning were cited for driving under the influence.
Portland Police PIO Mary Wheat has also released the identity [...]

Bikeways are a draw for Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

There are many ways that being bike-friendly impacts a city's bottom line. We might not always be able to quantify it with a study or whip out statistics to back it up, but the impact is real. One demonstration of that impact I've noticed a [...]

A person on a bike attempts to cross Willamette from N. Haven.-Video below-

I'm still awaiting more details from the Police about this morning's fatal crash near University of Portland at N. Willamette and Haven in North Portland.
So far, all we know is that two cars were involved and one man is dead. KATU is [...]