Year: 2009Brand: Gary FisherModel: Paragon 29erColor:WhiteSize:21"Stolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2010-03-9Stolen From: My bike was stolen from the basement of my apartment building on SW Gaines and 9th. This is on top of Marquam Hill across the street from OHSU Campus.Neighborhood: OHSUOwner: Michael SchullerOwnerEmail: michaelschuller@hotmail.comDescription: This is a Gary Fisher Paragon frame that was actually [...]

[The big Google bike directions announcement also happened at this Opening Plenary, but I've decided to separate that out into a different post and combine it with a short interview I did with the product manager.]

Nearly every seat was filled.(Photos © J. Maus)

I've got a front row seat at the big Opening Plenary session [...]

Year: 1979Brand: motobecaneModel: super mirageColor:blackStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-03-9Stolen From: Se 58th and se Holgate, right off my front porch.Neighborhood: foster/powellOwner: Leticia FregosoOwnerEmail: ticigoso@yahoo.comDescription: Gold writing, schwinn rack, Partial fenders, red stripes on vertical barPolice record with: 10Police reference#: 19499This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Mr. Armstrong gave us a personal welcome and thank you at the opening reception party.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)

First day is in the books here at the 2010 National Bike Summit -- and it was a big one. Lots of excitment, record attendance, the launch of a major national promotional campaign, big news from [...]

Bikes Belong executive director Tim Blumenthal.(Photos © J. Maus)

As reported earlier, Bikes Belong revealed a major new campaign tonight aimed at unifying a million voices in support of bicycling across America. The People for Bikes campaign was launched to a room packed with bike advocates and industry leaders from across the country at the [...]

"Over the past two years, actual contract costs have come in much lower than the estimates on which rates were based. These significant savings mean we can make these Green Streets investments without impacting rate payers." -- Mayor Sam Adams

Last week, the City released the ordinance language behind Mayor Sam Adams' plans to find $20 [...]

There it is.

The League of American Bicyclists has just sent out a press release confirming what I speculated (and all but confirmed) earlier today -- Google has turned on biking directions for Google Maps.
Google will publicly announce the big news at Wednesday morning's Opening Plenary Session. About the announcement, the League's Andy Clarke [...]

Screenshot from the just-launchedPeopleForBikes.org.

At tonight's opening reception of the National Bike Summit, national non-profit group Bikes Belong will announce the People for Bikes campaign.
A tri-fold promo brochure being handed out here at the Summit reads:
"Millions of Americans ride bicycles and recognize the economic, social and physical benefits. But, only a fraction of [...]

Bikestation DC has a location that's impossible to miss.- Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)

Today I took a peek at the latest and most conspicuous addition to Washington D.C.'s transportation infrastructure -- Bikestation DC.
Opened for business only since last October (it was under construction last time I was here), the facility is striking in [...]

Morrison Bridge back in September.(Photo: Elly Blue)

It's been a very long time in the making, but according to The Oregonian's Joseph Rose, Multnomah County is set to open the new bikeway on the Morrison Bridge by this Friday.
Here's the blurb from The Oregonian:

Ted Wheeler, State Treasurer. (Photos © J. Maus)

Earlier today, Jeff Mapes at The Oregonian broke the news that Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler has accepted an appointment by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski to be State Treasurer (filling the void left by the late Ben Westlund).
The news is a blow to our region, as Wheeler was [...]

Finally?! (Graphic: Peter Smith)

The League of American Bicyclists just announced record attendance for the 10th annual National Bike Summit. They've also announced a new speaker for tomorrow morning's Opening Plenary: Shannon Guymon of Google, Inc. Could Ms. Guymon be here to make a big announcement about adding bike directions to Google Maps? [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TREKModel: navigator 2.0Color:Burgendy/redSize:16.5Serial: wtuo63c0412bStolen in 97266, OR Stolen:2010-03-8Stolen From: SE 119th and SE Powell, apartment complex, stolen from fenced in backyard facing away from street.Neighborhood: PowellhurstOwner: Meg LongOwnerEmail: x98mlong@yahoo.comDescription: Women's, burgundy with small blue flowers, high silver handlebars, missing seat, missing back reflector. Plastic pedals. 26" wheelsPolice record with: waiting for reportThis registrant [...]

D.C. here we come! The Summit starts tomorrow.(Photo © J. Maus)

Tomorrow is the opening day of the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C. (I hope on a red-eye flight tonight!). Last week I introduced you to the Oregon advocates that will make the trek to D.C. to attend. But, some of you [...]

Johnnie Olivan.(Photo © J. Maus)

Johnnie Olivan of Portland-based Rejuiced Bikes has won a $15,000 commission to build a mini-fleet of "bike-cars." Olivan has already been riding several of his bike-cars around Portland, but he'll use the money to take the design to the next level.
The commission comes from a joint project by Seattle-based non-profits [...]

(Photos © J. Maus)

Saturday was one of the most gorgeous days Portland has seen in recent memory. The warm sun and the spring blooms on trees all over the city combined for a nearly perfect day to be on a bicycle. Riding under Portland's blossoming street trees this time of year is something [...]

A stretch of SW Lombard in Beaverton where there is no designated bikway.(Photo: Jim Parsons/BikePortland)

Bikes advocates in Beaverton were shocked when a meeting of that city's Transportation Commission on Thursday night ended in a 5-1 vote against putting bike lanes on SW Lombard Avenue.
On the agenda was a proposal to stripe bike lanes [...]

- Statistically speaking, what's more distracting than talking on the phone while driving? Adjusting the radio while driving. And what's even more distracting than that? Driving with children.
- Speaking of distracted driving, what about those digital billboards? The NY Times takes a look.
- In Washington, DC, the local transportation department, DDOT, has issued [...]

Year: 1996Brand: Gary FisherModel: WahooColor:GraySize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2010-03-7Stolen From: SE 119th and PowellNeighborhood: PowellhurstOwner: Shawn PaulOwnerEmail: shwnpl3@gmail.comDescription: Gray Gary Fisher Wahoo, yellow marlin fish riding a yellow bike on vertical frame post, black T style handlebars, rust and dings on handlebars and frames. Says "Wahoo" in yellow on top crossbar.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice [...]

Year: 2010Brand: BoomerModel: Pathfinder STColor:WhiteSize:Step throughSerial: PB91709085Photo: http://boomerelectricbikes.com/Pathfinder-ST.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97221Stolen:2010-03-7Stolen From: SW Cameron Rd. Portland OregonNeighborhood: SW/ Hayhurst School areaOwner: Peggy IngramOwnerEmail: peggyingram@comcast.netDescription: White electric bike, step through style. Has double baskets. Battery could be missing unless thief was able to buy another.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: T10001265This registrant has documented proof [...]