Year: 1980Brand: VitusModel: Vitus 979 AluminumColor:alum goldSize:57Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-05-25Stolen From: Irvington neighborhood (n.portland). Taken from the garage (closed/locked). Thief also went through my van that was infront of the garage.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Paul SenatoriOwnerEmail: psenatori@gmail.comReward: $100Description: vintage road bike. Vitus frame with RAS stickers (Sean Kelley's old team). Bontranger brakes, shimano [...]

Year: 2009Brand: bianchiModel: vigorelliColor:black, red tiresSize:49cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-05-30Stolen From: stolen out of the garage from the blue house on the west side of SE15th between SE morrison and SE belmont.Neighborhood: buckmanOwner: Asta ChastainOwnerEmail: asta.chastain@gmail.comReward: yes!Description: the bike had red tires, locking skewers, cat eye computer, tubus rack in the back, the front chain [...]

Year: 1997Brand: Jamus CodaModel: Coda PlusColor:SilverSize:BlackSerial: U72U12295Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-05-31Stolen From: Residence at 15th and Belmont SENeighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Susan MentleyOwnerEmail: mentleytoews@gmail.comReward: $200.00Description: One red tire
Stolen with a Black and Red BianchiPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 10-43937This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Attempts to stop the BP oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico have failed, and officials are now saying that it may continue gushing all summer or longer; it's also now being called the largest environmental disaster in US history. Here's how engineers say it started, [...]

Year: 2009Brand: LookModel: 566Color:Blk/redSize:56Serial: L3180L8CA1Stolen in Portland, OR 97229Stolen:2010-05-29Stolen From: Beaverton area - Cornell & SaltzmanNeighborhood: Terra Linda / Cedar MillOwner: Greg SmithOwnerEmail: smithsnw@mac.comReward: noDescription: Look 566 Orgin Carbon Fiber - Fulcum wheelsPolice record with: WA County SheriffPolice reference#: 10-508470This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2010Brand: TrekModel: 7.1 FXColor:BlackSize:20Serial: WTU350C2091EStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2010-05-28Stolen From: Bike was locked to the blue bike stands at the OHSU Center for Health & Healing at the Waterfront terminal of the tram. 3303 Southwest Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239.Neighborhood: HomesteadOwner: Sjoerd van den WormOwnerEmail: bruintjedebeer1@hotmail.comDescription: Black mountain bike with black fenders and kickstand. Has [...]

Brand: azukiModel: sport tourColor:yellowPhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28733829@N07/4649072818/Stolen in Portland, OR oregonStolen:2010-05-26Stolen From: In front of the Simon Benson House on the PSU campusNeighborhood: PSUOwner: jesse crofuttOwnerEmail: jessecrofutt@yahoo.comDescription: Two stickers: KPSU and a Portland Community Media sticker - a guy with a television on his head. The chain guard is bent up pretty good as I took a [...]

Here's an idea: Let's make Crater Lake carfree one day each summer!(Photo © J. Maus)

Since we launched the Big Ideas for Biking in Oregon contest last week I've been amazed at all the fantastic entries you've all sent in.
Since I plan to pick the winning idea and two runner-ups on Tuesday, I thought it'd be [...]

Red area shows location of 'Going Green' corridor. Note Willamette River in lower left and N. Interstate Ave (MAX line) on the right.

Matthew Vilhauer (nude) was arrested on June 19th 2009, a few hours after this photo was taken.(Photo: Not sure but it was my camera)

It's been nearly a year since Matthew Vilhauer was arrested for indecent exposure for riding his bike naked in downtown Vancouver (Washington). He hoped yesterday's jury trial would be the end [...]

Here come the available positions posted to BikePortland's Job Listing Service for this week. One for a full time sales go getter at the recently relocated Cyclone Bicycle Supply in Northwest Portland. The other is a part time position with internationally recognized local heroes, Alta Planning who are seeking a computer know-it-all. Sound good? Follow [...]

Horse mounted cops survived budget process, bike mounted cops didn't.(Photo © J. Maus)

With the passage of the budget yesterday, a rare opportunity for the Portland Police Bureau to add bike patrol officers has passed us by.
A proposal by the Police Bureau that surfaced back in January would have cut the PPB's Mounted (horse) [...]

Streetcar and bike parking in South Waterfront.(Photo © J. Maus)

Last week, Metro Council approved funding for the South Waterfront Transportation Management Association (TMA). The new TMA will be funded to the tune of $300,000 (half from Metro, other half matched by neighborhood businesses and residents of the area) over three years and is set [...]

Year: 1996Brand: CannondaleModel: Specialized frame w/dropdown crossbarColor:PurpleStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-05-27Stolen From: Was stolen from 20th & Glisan (NW), Couch Park, MLC School bike rack.
See the bike in this MLC Bike Bus Video (http://vimeo.com/3137918)Neighborhood: NWOwner: Gabrielle CooperOwnerEmail: rosestonelit@yahoo.comDescription: The bike is smaller framed. Belongs to my 8th grade daughter. 2 purple [...]

Watch out. This could be your assassin.(Photo © J. Maus)

On June 1st, a new game is set to hit Portland's streets. It's called 'Bike Assassin' and despite its sort of scary name, it sounds like a lot of fun.
The game is being organized by a guy calling himself "The Big Cheese". According [...]

Williams is getting repaved. Any opportunity to repaint with a wider bikeway?(Photo © J. Maus)

In May 2006, a quick-thinking Bureau of Transportation employee, Jeff Smith, got a phone call from a maintenance crew leader who was about to re-stripe the southern end of N. Vancouver Avenue. The street had been repaved and the crew [...]

Shift puts the fun in bike fun.(Photos © J. Maus)

I'm really looking forward to our Get Together tonight. We'll be at Plan B (1305 SE 8th) from 5:30 to about 8:00 (in the back patio if the weather stays dry) talking about Shift and getting the lowdown on Pedalpalooza 2010 (which starts June 10th!).
Shift [...]

Year: 1995Brand: SchwinnModel: roadColor:dark purpleSize:60cmPhoto: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SbXhGl3yFHFMpAadk1272Q?feat=directlinkStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-05-23Stolen From: House porch @ SE 37th & SE Mill (near Hawthorne)Neighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Jesiah MartinOwnerEmail: jesiah@gmail.comReward: cash value of bikeDescription: 18ish spd, all Shimano components, white bar tape, no fenders, single red triangle rear light, black seat. All emblems and stickers removed / home painted / [...]

Brand: TrekModel: Kids Mountain BikeColor:Blue and SilverSize:24" ?Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-05-24Stolen From: NE Thompson St, near WilliamsNeighborhood: ElliotOwner: Rachel ValdesOwnerEmail: valdesrachel@hotmail.comDescription: blue and silver kids trek, 21 speed, one of the shifters gets stuck, there was a bike gallery sticker on it and another bike shop sticker(can't remember what)Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant [...]

View details on closures below.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Springwater Trail Repaving Project has begun and so have the closures we warned you about back in March. Since our last update, Portland Parks has released updated detour and closure information (which I've posted below).
To recap, this project is funded by a $1.8 million grant from [...]