In observance of our national holiday to commemorate the birth of Martin Luther King Jr., I thought I'd share a video clip (below) of the man in action (big tip o' the hat to Matt Davis of the Portland Mercury).
I realize that the effort to make bicycles an accepted and respected form of transportation in [...]

The path in Waterfront Park.(Photo © J. Maus)

Early last Friday morning, a man was kicked out of Waterfront Park for 30 days by a Portland Police officer because he was riding in the park at 4:30 am (the park is closed from midnight to 5 a.m.). The incident has sparked an interesting debate about [...]

Hope you are all having a happy day off (or day on). Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- A group of business leaders and investors (worth about $13 trillion) has thrown its weight into the climate change fight, urging world governments to act quickly.
- More cars—about four million—were scrapped than sold in [...]

Brand: SpecializedModel: AllezColor:whiteSize:54Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2kxRm7nhyq8OJXojNGbWNQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCOqW0vWWpcKMVw&feat=directlinkStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-01-12Stolen From: Vista Townhomes, 912 SW Vista Ave, NW 23rd and Burnside,Neighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Yassine DibounOwnerEmail: yassine.diboun@gmail.comDescription: I had some T2 aero bars on the bike. Shimano components and Look pedals.Police record with: 10-004565This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: NovaraModel: CaremaColor:Blue/whiteSerial: U67P20936Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-07-17Stolen From: Embassy Condominiums, 2015 NW Flanders St. Portland, Or, 97209Neighborhood: Alphabet/Nob HillOwner: Lauren BobetskyOwnerEmail: Lauren.bobetsky@gmail.comDescription: This bike is white and blue with a black plastic storage pouch on the back. It is a road bike so thin tires and lower handle bars.This registrant has documented proof [...]

Year: 2001Brand: FeltModel: F85Color:RedSerial: B20018047Photo: http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7476/img0053hp.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-01-15Stolen From: Vista Ave, SW (between Burnside & Park Place).Neighborhood: SW (Goose Hollow)Owner: Erica WagnerOwnerEmail: elvaagner@gmail.comDescription: Not sure of exact date of theft somewhere between 1/12-1/15. The bike is outfitted for clips but they did not steal the shoes. Custom fitted for me 5' [...]

Year: 2003Brand: CannnondaleModel: T800Color:Dark GreySize:JumboSerial:N111724Stolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-01-15Stolen From: 1/15/10, from my house near Roosevelt High School. Nearest cross street is N Burr and N Leonard.Neighborhood: St. JohnsOwner: Dan JohnsonOwnerEmail: teacherjohnson@gmail.comReward: I can offer nothing more than my gratitude and a loving home for my bike.Description: River City Bicycles sticker on down tube [...]

Year: 2007Brand: KonaModel: CinderconeColor:OrangeSize:20Serial: f7020572kStolen in Beaverton, OR 97007Stolen:2010-01-15Stolen From: My apartment porchNeighborhood: Beaverton, off Murray and FarmingtonOwner: Andy RussOwnerEmail: andyruss@comcast.netReward: KarmaDescription: Kona Cindercone, Burnt Orange, BMX pedals, Blackburn mini pump at bottle carrier, Black Synergy bike seat bag, Skull n Cross Bones stickers by Kona logo on both sides of down tube, Serfas road [...]

Year: 2000Brand: TrekModel: 4300Color:Silver/BlueSize:21 inchStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-12-29Stolen From: SE Tibbetts and 36th streetOwner: Matt BonesOwnerEmail: Bones.Matt@hotmail.comDescription: Nightrider front headlight, Planet Bike rear flashing LED light. Sticker on frame "Ashland cycle sport" (Where it was purchased"This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2005?Brand: TrekModel: 7.2FXColor:silverSize:55?Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-01-15Stolen From: Sweet Basil nw glisan and 16th.Owner: Scott SnairOwnerEmail: scottish_snair@hotmail.comDescription: Sticker on the top tube "I brake for people". UPC type sticker under that. Transit rear rack. Coil lock around top tube as wellThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: ?Brand: Schwinn?Model: roadbike?Color:red spraypaintt peeling offSerial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-01-12Stolen From: Near NE MLK and Fremont (Specifically, NE 6th and Failing)Neighborhood: NE (Albina-ish area)Owner: Rob MortonOwnerEmail: robmorton1@gmail.comReward: 10 bucks?Description: Covered in red spray paint that's peeling off, with tons of stickers, and pink duct tape holding on a back light that's broken. [...]

Job Title
Controller
Company/Organization
SRG
Job Description
A locally owned retail client of mine is currently seeking an individual with knowledge of retail business operations and a passion for cycling.
Experience to include:
•Budgeting, forecasting, analysis of operations, monthly financial and cash flow reporting.
•hands on accounting experience
•Analytical abilities
•HR and benefits administration
•4 to 5 years in a Controller’s role working in small family [...]

Despite appearances, that bike lane continues through the intersection.(Photo © J. Maus)

We've got more reaction and analysis on the infamous disappearing bike lane decision.
First, a quick review: Carmen Piekarski was right-hooked by a woman driving a car while biking through an intersection. Multnomah County Judge Pro Tem Michael Zusman ruled that the person driving [...]

Can't wait!(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland has announced dates for four of their five Sunday Parkways events they'll host in 2010.
Here you go:

May 16 - Northeast Sunday Parkways connecting Wilshire, Fernhill, Alberta, and Woodlawn Parks
June 27 - North Sunday Parkways connecting Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, and Kenton Parks
July 18 - East Portland Sunday [...]

Notice of Exclusion written to Matt Cleinman for trespassing in Waterfront Park. - Larger version (90kb jpg) -

At 4:30 am this morning, a Portland Police officer issued a Portland man a notice of exclusion and warning for trespassing because he was riding his bicycle through Waterfront Park while the park was closed.
Matt Cleinman, a [...]

Spotted at TRB 2010.(Photo: Robert Rescot/Twitter)

The Transportation Research Board is wrapping up their Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. this week. For the uninitiated, the TRB's mission is to "promote innovation and progress in transportation through research." Our own Elly Blue attended (along with about 11,000 others) last year and dubbed it the Great [...]

Rarely will there exist a chance of community riding in such a capacity as this. -- From TweedPDX.com
As we kindly mentioned back in November, it brings us great pleasure to share the splendid details of Portland's first annual Tweed Ride which will commence at eleven o'clock in the morning on the 30th of January.
To [...]

Year: 07 08Brand: BianchiModel: pistaColor:silver metalSerial: H9ER01688Stolen in portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-01-13Stolen From: alberta food co-op 15th and albertaNeighborhood: AlbertaOwner: Josh SmithOwnerEmail: jsmith5520@gmail.comDescription: pretty much stock pista i put black straight bars with black grips.Police record with: portland policePolice reference#: 10003931This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A project currently on the shelf at PBOT would place markings like this (which happens to be in Seattle) every 100 feet on every lane on nearly every street in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)