The Hauler is solar, electric and leg-powered.- Full gallery - (Photos © J. Maus)

Introducing the Hauler -- a solar, sweat and electric powered vehicle its designers hope will bridge the gap between bicycle and car and bring a new level of utility and affordable mobility to millions in the process.
The Hauler is a product of [...]

MLK at Going looks a lot different now.-More photos below-(Photos © J. Maus)

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is moving forward on their Going Street Bicycle Boulevard project.
One of the centerpieces of the estimated $250,000 project is the crossing of MLK Jr. Blvd. For the uninitiated, MLK is a major north-south [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Bike FridayModel: Pocket LlamaColor:yellowSerial: 61619Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-03-22Stolen From: 29th and WaverleighNeighborhood: Hosford/AbernatyhOwner: Joe PercivalOwnerEmail: jpercival@murase.comDescription: folding bike, with front and rear racks, black Brooks Seat, handle bar bag, pump, underseat kit bad, and my name on a silver plaque on side of drop bar.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Brand: GTModel: AggressorColor:RedSize:24Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2010-03-21Stolen From: My house on NE 79th & EverettNeighborhood: MontavillaOwner: James DineenOwnerEmail: james_dineen@yahoo.comDescription: Red Mountain bike with climbing handlesPolice record with: Potland PolicePolice reference#: 10-22514This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Yes, the newly minted health bill has a transportation angle.
- Think bike parking corrals are cool? The ribbon was just cut on San Francisco's first public "parklet" in a former street parking spot.
- An Oregon farmer is arguing that it would be better to mix farms [...]

Obama during a visit to Portland in 2008.(Photo: Ethan Jewett/Stickeen)

Congress passed an historic piece of health care legislation last night. Will the vote lead to a strengthened Obama Administration that's able to take on other big issues? Will the passage of health care melt some of the glacial gridlock in Washington?
Having just been [...]

Year: 2008Brand: DahonModel: Fly By REI foldingColor:blueSize:20" wheelsSerial: TBDStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2010-03-20Stolen From: 58th and Halsey near Normandale ParkNeighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Erik MitchellOwnerEmail: erik_mitchell@hotmail.comReward: $50Description: 2008 Blue Dahon Fly By, REI Folding bike the recalled one, 8 speed contained, black fenders, broken bell, black seat post and handle bar and postThis registrant has documented proof [...]

Brand: HuffyModel: MountainColor:greenSize:26" ishPhoto: http://www.sweatershoppe.com/bicycles/244-4473-8x6.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-03-18Stolen From: NW 22nd and NW Irving basement of Amber ct. apartmentsNeighborhood: NWOwner: Jonathan OlsonOwnerEmail: endogenix@yahoo.comDescription: This is a very basic green Huffy Mt. bike, at the time of theft the left hand shifter cable was disconnected and the chain was broken.This registrant does not have proof [...]

Year: 80sBrand: PuegeotModel: mixte it says carbolite but its a steel frameColor:baby blueSize:5'6''Serial: ...i squirreled this away will find it....Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-03-20Stolen From: Behind my friends house in North Portland at Concord and KillingsworthNeighborhood: Interstate?Owner: Jenny McGibbonOwnerEmail: jennymcgibbon@gmail.comReward: moneysDescription: It's a cute little baby blue mixte peugeot with baby blue bar tape and [...]

Year: 2008Brand: TorkerModel: Unicycle - Unistar CXColor:OrangeSize:16Serial: A7J05638Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-03-17Stolen From: Corner of N. Concord and N. WebsterNeighborhood: OverlookOwner: Laurie PaulsenOwnerEmail: lrpmca@hotmail.comDescription: Child-size orange unicycleThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: GTModel: LottoColor:Neon YellowSize:Men'sPhoto: http://velospace.org/files/IMG01588.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-03-20Stolen From: Near 23rd and Powell, SENeighborhood: 23rd and PowellOwner: Dave HubbardOwnerEmail: dave.r.hubbard@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Not the bike pictured here, but very similar to the bike pictured here: http://velospace.org/files/IMG01588.jpgThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: Soho 3.0Color:Light BronzeSize:22.5Serial: WTU020C1358CPhoto: http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9540/treksoho302008.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-03-9Stolen From: 62nd & Boise St.Neighborhood: Foster-PowellOwner: Gray AyerOwnerEmail: gray@studiok40Reward: $100Description: The bike is light bronze in color with black rubber bumpers on both sides of the top tube. The handlebars are also unique with a double tube design. The bike had [...]

Given our experience with a shock jock condoning violence against people on bikes, I (like everyone else) have been following with interest the Lance Armstrong/Tony Kornheiser flap.
I might chime in with more thoughts about that next week, but for now, I thought I'd share what's happening on the radio here in Portland.

Survey hopes to figure out what makes women more likely to ride.(Photo © J. Maus)

Women are widely regarded in bike wonk circles as an indicator species of a city's level of bike-friendliness. If women are riding, the thinking goes, then biking conditions must be good.
But why is this? What specific factors [...]

The Springwater.(Photo © J. Maus)

The $1.8 million, federal stimulus-funded repaving of the Springwater Corridor Trail is set to begin next month. Portland Parks & Recreation, who manages the trail, issued a statement about the project yesterday and shared details of the imminent closures and detours that will come with it.
The project will lay a [...]

Dr. Kohn, speaking in support of Safe Routes to School during a visit by the U.S. Surgeon General in April 2008.(Photos © J. Maus)

Dr. Mel Kohn has been named the new head of the Oregon Public Health Division, which is set to become part of the new Oregon Health Authority. Kohn had been serving [...]

Mounted Patrol Unit in action downtown.(Photos © J. Maus)

Back in January, we reported that in order to save $585,000, the Portland Police bureau was considering a transfer of their horse-mounted units to bike patrol. The idea is to shut down the Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) and redeploy four formerly horse-mounted officers to work bike [...]

If you are looking for a fun and rewarding part-time position that can make a positive lasting impression on area school kids this spring, please consider this week's job posting of Bicycle Safety Education Instructor.
For detailed information including duties and how to apply, here is the link:

Bicycle Safety Education Instructor -- BTA

Portland's Dropout Bike Club turns five this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus)

Hope you've got some time this weekend to enjoy one of the great events below. From a race team launch party to getting your hands dirty planting trees -- enjoy the diversity of events Portland offers up to you...
Friday, March 19th
5:30pm: Hanami Ride
Meet [...]

Year: 1994Brand: TrekModel: 470 CroMolyColor:Dark PurpleSize:50 CMPhoto: http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpn24mIYgE1qz8ayqo1_r1_500.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-03-12Stolen From: From the #15 bus, east-bound.Neighborhood: BelmontOwner: Jennifer HaliewiczOwnerEmail: rofljen@gmail.comReward: 20 buxDescription: Bar tape is now bright apple green. There is a pokemon sticker on the down tube.Police record with: 10-151115This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike