Green street at SE 12th and Clay.(Photo: PBOT)

Today, Mayor Sam Adams and his colleagues on City Council will vote on whether or not to allow $20 million from the Bureau of Environmental Services budget to be funneled into the City's Green Streets program and be specifically tagged for use on bike boulevard projects.
The money [...]

Brand: NIshikiColor:maroonSize:womens mediumStolen in portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-03-15Stolen From: Front porch of my house on 19th aveNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: jennifer mercedeOwnerEmail: sure1979@hotmail.comDescription: maroon nishiki. fair condition. share the road sticker. bike rack with a painting of a house on it, and neon pink cord attached. front white wire basket. stop watch on handlebars. two tires :) [...]

Mr. Burkholder.(Photo © J. Maus)

This Thursday night a fundraising party organized "by and for cyclists" will look to boost Rex Burkholder's campaign for Metro president.
From the event description:
"Put together by and for cyclists, it’s a great way to help one of Oregon’s cycling pioneers, Rex Burkholder. Enjoy excellent wine and delicious food, try [...]

Year: 1977Brand: SchwinnModel: VarsityColor:RedSize:not sure, but it's tall.Serial: ?Photo: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=15805654&albumID=361521&imageID=10051743Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-03-14Stolen From: Stolen from my garage at 4812 se 39th aveNeighborhood: by Trader Joes on 39thOwner: Andrew PendletonOwnerEmail: arosspen@gmail.comDescription: Ripped yellow cork handlebar tape. Howie and the Hotknives sticker and Mean Jeans sticker on bar.This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2005Brand: TreckModel: 7300 FXColor:silverSize:20Serial: C84CQ561Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2010-03-13Stolen From: basement of Mt Tabor Apartments, 911 SE 60th, corner of 60th and BelmontNeighborhood: SEOwner: Megan JoyOwnerEmail: meganrosejoy@gmail.comDescription: black rear fender, black rear rack, small s-ish shaped black sticker ("sameunderneath logo)This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A new video (watch it below) created by David Osborn from the Stop the CRC Coalition in collaboration with Coalition for Livable Future says that it's time to "push back" on the Columbia River Crossing project.
The video tells their version of the recent history of the project. It features a July 2008 Portland City [...]

[Note: I'm going to try and start doing more product reviews. I'll post quick "On Test" updates as I get interesting things to try out. Then, depending on your interest and the quality/relevance of the product itself, I'll follow-up with a more thorough review. To keep this going, I'm looking for a product [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: SirrusColor:Royal BlueSize:XLSerial: P8GI700587Photo: http://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/media/specialized_sirrus_2009_blue.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2010-03-14Stolen From: Stolen from the University of Portland, between the Pilot House and the Library on the night of March 14, 2010.Neighborhood: North Portland, University of PortlandOwner: Trevor JenningsOwnerEmail: jennings10@up.eduReward: $100Description: Specialized Sirrus, Royal Blue, size XL, "planet bike" fenders on front and rear tires, [...]

Just another sign of life on N. Williams Ave.(Photo © J. Maus)

Bike-oriented development on N. Williams Avenue isn't reserved for bricks and mortar businesses. Yesterday while biking home I met Dan Sloan, a man who is offering free bike repairs and advice to anyone that stops by. His business consists of a [...]

This week's questions comes from reader Joe W.
Joe has a problem. His friend is a "car addict" and Joe wants to help him quit, but it's a sensitive subject. Can you help? Here's Joe's question:

Mark your calendars and buy your tickets, because Bike to Blazers is going to be awesome this year. On April 14th, the bike and basketball worlds will collide, resulting in a fun community event that will (hopefully) become an annual Portland tradition.
Why bikes and Blazers? Why not? Both are a [...]

Portland resident Daniel Fleischer will host a slideshow and video presentation of his 2,900+ mile mountain bike ride at The Mountain Shop tonight.(Photos: Daniel Fleischer)

Portland realtor Daniel Fleischer turned the big 4-0 last May, "So, instead of buying a red Camaro," he told me recently, "I thought I'd take a bike ride." But not [...]

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New still images taken from surveillance video nearly one month ago show 22-year old Tyler Brady -- who has been missing since February 27th -- riding his bike in Northeast Portland. As reported two weeks ago, Brady was last seen riding his bicycle in Southeast Portland.
Today, the Portland Police detectives have released [...]

- Nationwide, traffic fatalities were at a record low last year, but are still 34,000 too many, according to Sec'y LaHood's blog. Could a national Vision Zero campaign be in the works?
- In Los Angeles, zoning policies encourage building apartment complexes right next to freeways. But it turns out that this is terrible for residents' [...]

"This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized." -- US DOT Sec. Ray LaHood

US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a new set of pro-bicycling and walking policy recommendations meant to inform transportation planning at the state and community level.
He announced them on his blog this morning, after [...]

Year: 2007Brand: JamisModel: AuroraColor:Brown/whiteSize:50 cmSerial: U72U12072Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcropp/2560362914/in/set-72157605489808920/Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-03-13Stolen From: SE 9th and Washington.Neighborhood: SE PortlandOwner: Jill CroppOwnerEmail: jillkcropp@gmail.comReward: $200Description: Woman's Jamis Aurora with front and rear racks. Two yellow water bottle holders mounted on frame. No stickers or other unique identifiers.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: Transend LXColor:OrangeSize:MediumSerial: C49A0421Photo: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_us/bikes/models/zooms/2009/Tran-Send-LX-Orange.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-03-7Stolen From: 1748 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR. Right off the porch. The porch railing was broken off. Right next to Juniors Cafe, close to Hawthorne and 12th Ave intersection.Neighborhood: Near Ladd's AdditionOwner: Jenna PainterOwnerEmail: painter@ohsu.eduDescription: The bike is a rusty orange color with disc [...]

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Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: 4100Color:Silver/bluePhoto: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image.aspx?filename=2003-Trek-4100.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-03-11Stolen From: Stolen from garage near NE Grand and SkidmoreNeighborhood: SabinOwner: Christine McClaneOwnerEmail: folkjunkie@gmail.comDescription: Had several stickers on it including a rainbow strip wrapped around the frame, a "Siren Nation" sticker and one that says "I don't need a war to power my bicycle". Also had a [...]