Closure likely to remain in effect until Wednesday night.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has announced that as of about 10:00 pm tonight (Saturday), the gates that close during bridge lifts on each end of the lower deck of the Steel Bridge are closed to all traffic. PBOT hired [...]

Year: 2007Brand: KonaModel: JakeColor:black and blueSize:54 cm (ish)Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2010-07-30Stolen From: Stolen from the yellow house with the monkey tail tree on the corner of SE 42nd and Harrison.Neighborhood: RichmondOwner: Carter LodwickOwnerEmail: callod@gmail.comReward: $150Description: Black and blue paint, scuffed up a bit. Dark grey Cateye light on the front, pill shaped light in [...]

Brand: motivModel: stonegrinderColor:black/purpleSize:28"Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-07-29Stolen From: nw 10Th btw Johnson and lovejoy bike rack in front of little urbanites.Neighborhood: pearl districtOwner: Sandra MackeyOwnerEmail: whtsuptgrlily@gmail.comDescription: Black fading to purple motiv stonegrinder Mtb. All shimano components. 28" Wheels. Bike rack, mirror, attached pump, cruiser style handlebars
, 21speedThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of [...]

Year: 2005Brand: CannondaleModel: Bad Boy UltraColor:BlackSize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-07-21Stolen From: SW 12th and MorrisonOwner: Matt GrovesOwnerEmail: mattfrompdx@gmail.comDescription: Cannondale Hybrid (Bad Boy Ultra) Black with disc brakes, headshock (front suspension), and 700C wheels with cyclecross tiresPolice record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 10-153291This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Now at OMSI.(Photos: Scott Ewing)

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) has installed a solar canopy charging station for electric vehicles. The station includes infrastructure for charging e-bikes, and according to OMSI, it's the first such facility in North America to provide "a solution for the increasing use of alternative transportation."

Event: Portland Green Drinks
Where: Ecotrust Building - Rooftop Terrace
721 NW Ninth Avenue
Portland, OR, 97209 (map)
When: September 7th at 7pm
Web site: http://www.pdxgreendrinks.org
Description:
Please join us Tuesday, September 7th at 7pm for the next Green Drinks event featuring Jonathan Maus, Publisher and Editor of BikePortland.org
Doors open at 6:30pm, the speakers starts promptly at 7:00. Announcements will follow [...]

(Photo © J. Maus)

Dan Christensen, the TriMet bus operator who wrote an essay titled, "Portland: Kill this bicyclist!" on his personal blog is back behind the wheel.
After learning of the post on July 22nd, TriMet placed Christensen on administrative leave and notified the District Attorney and the Portland Police. According to TriMet [...]

Detail map of easements Metro has purchased.

Job Title: Bicycle Salesperson/ Mechanic
Company/Organization: Veloce Bicycles Inc.
Job Description: Full time salesperson / mechanic.
1. Must have energetic and fun loving personality.
2. Must have at least three years current bicycle shop experience geared toward road bicycles.
3. Wages excellent, varies with experience.
4. Must be computer savvy.
How to Apply: Send resume to info(at)velocebicycles(dot)com

(Photos by Jim "K'Tesh" Parsons)

Yesterday, with notable transportation officials from around the region in attendance, TriMet officially cut the ribbon on their new 'Bike & Ride' facility at the Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton. With secure parking for 74 bikes, TriMet hopes the new service will make it easier for people to make the [...]