Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) speaks at a press conference near the Broadway Bridge yesterday. Standing behind him are fellow House Representatives Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader and David Wu.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2009Brand: ScottModel: Sub 20Color:SilverSerial: GF873595Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-09-3Stolen From: Con-way office building at NW 21st & Savier (east of 21st)Neighborhood: NW alphabet districtOwner: Bill MuchmoreOwnerEmail: muchmore.william@con-way.comReward: yesDescription: Silver Scott Sub 20, disc brakes, silver fenders, black rear rack, handlebars with a slight risePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-154178This registrant has documented proof [...]

This landslide resulted in a project that will close Leif Erikson Road for four weeks.(Photo: Portland Parks & Rec)

Portland Parks & Recreation has released details of a closure to Leif Erikson Road in Forest Park that begins this coming Monday (9/13) and is estimated to last four weeks.
Heavy rains back in June caused [...]

The BTA is hosting a ride to celebrate new signage and markings in Riverview Cemetery.(Photo: BTA)

We're officially in the "take what you can get" weather period now, and after this week's rain storms, high 60's with a few clouds doesn't look too bad at all. To help you get the most out of your last [...]

The City of Santa Rosa California (about 55 miles north of San Francisco) installed a new piece of public art last month that's worth a look. The "Cyclisk" is a monumental, 60-foot tall, Egyptian style obelisk sculpture made by artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector that is made out of recycled bikes.
Check it out [...]

Year: 2003Brand: RivendellModel: RomulusColor:blueSize:55 cmSerial:RM0214Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-08-14Stolen From: Stolen from basement garage of Lloyd Place Apt., 15th and Halsey.Neighborhood: Sullivan's Gulch/Lloyd CenterOwner: Bruce ParkerOwnerEmail: dotcyclist@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Bike has rack, KHS fenders, lights, bike computer, and RAGBRAI number (bright band on headset). Call 443-514-6773 with information; $100 reward.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Santa CruzModel: SuperlightColor:BlackSize:MedStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-09-4Stolen From: Flanders + BroadwayNeighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Nick AdamsOwnerEmail: Nickc.Adams@yahoo.comReward: Definitely, yes!Description: Crossmax wheelset, blue eggbeater pedals, tora fork, but the identifying feature on the frame is a small chip in the paint on the top of the top tubePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-073766This registrant [...]

Year: 1993Brand: SchwinnModel: TravelerColor:Metallic RedSize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2010-09-8Stolen From: was stolen from Lair Heights Apartment condos on SW Barbour blvdNeighborhood: south westOwner: Todd ThompsonOwnerEmail: tjtjthompson@yahoo.comReward: 200Description: A large metallic red SCHWINN, single speed fixed gear with a WHITE rear tire Chrome handle bars, and a grey coiled BIKE LOCKPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

President Obama raised eyebrows in the transportation world Monday when he announced a plan to invest $50 billion in transportation infrastructure that would jump-start a long overdue reauthorization of the nation's transportation bill.
The White House says "tangible accomplishments of the President’s plan over the next six years include" $50 billion in the first year [...]

Year: 2009Brand: KonaModel: JakeColor:redSize:56cmSerial: f905k2403Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-09-8Stolen From: sellwoodNeighborhood: sellwoodOwner: Jeramie HildenbrandOwnerEmail: petaltankstudios@gmail.comDescription: slightly broken pedal, loose front reflector, light mount on front bars, slightly torn taping on bars, biek gallery purchased (sticker)This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job Title: Bike Security Officer
Company/Organization: Pacific Patrol Services
Job Description:
Pacific Patrol Services is currently hiring for Bike Patrol Officers.
PPS provides High-end, No-Hands-On Security to a variety of clients. We will provide the certification class at no cost and assist you in completing your paper work for your security license. You will be responsible for paying for your [...]

Year: 2007Brand: CannondaleModel: Synapse 4Color:Blue with yellow letteringSize:47 inch frameSerial:So24641Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-09-07Stolen From: 41st and Broadway apartment complex, basement bike rackNeighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Melissa WallinOwnerEmail: rewopswaj@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Black handle bars, round pink pedals the size of a silver dollar. Green sticker on the side that says "one less car."Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic-Service Manager
Company: Veloshop-Portland Bicycle Studio
Job Description: We are looking for a talented bicycle mechanic and service manager with a minimum of 3 years real world experience working with contemporary, high end and custom made bicycle sales and service.
An extremely professional and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, uncompromising mechanical ability [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: StumpjumperColor:WhiteSize:MediumSerial: M9LK70538Stolen in Bend, OR 97701Stolen:2010-09-4Stolen From: 74th and Ellis. Bikes were locked on top of my car.Neighborhood: Mt ScottOwner: Laurel BuellOwnerEmail: MelodieBuell@me.comDescription: Blue electrical tape, wrapped around the top tube near the stem. Red Crank Bros Candy pedals.
Trek incite computer.
Upgraded shifting componentsPolice record with: SEPolice reference#: 10-073650This registrant has documented [...]

Brand: shwinnColor:navy blueSize:averageStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-09-6Stolen From: La Salle Apartments, just outside. The chain was chopped and bike was stolen between 2am and 12pm on 9/6/10.Neighborhood: SE 15th and HawthorneOwner: Nick DiBaccoOwnerEmail: nichtshlecht@gmail.comDescription: Old shwinn frame pieced together with help from city bikes in the Southeast, bright white drop handle bars, one of the [...]

Have you heard? Bikestravaganza is coming to Portland this Friday, September 10th! Bikestravaganza is the brainchild of former BikePortland Managing Editor Elly Blue and local filmmaker and Microcosm Publishing founder Joe Biel. They've been on a whirlwind trip, visiting 10 states in 30 days, and they're bringing it all together in Portland [...]

Ryan Hashagen chats with a man working on the Cully Boulevard reconstruction project (site of city's first cycle track).(Photos: Steve Bozzone/Intersection 911)

Year: 2007Brand: WindsorModel: The HourColor:GreySize:52Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-09-06Stolen From: Basement of apartment building at 41st and Broadway. Thieves broke into the building and stole this - and at least two other - bike(s) out of the laundry room in the basement.Neighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Kristin BottOwnerEmail: famouspotato@gmail.comReward: negotiableDescription: Bike is a singlespeed/track frame (set to ss, [...]

Paul and "Buttercup".(Photo: BikeFree.org)

[via KOIN-TV]
Paul Lebelle and Adam Burkowske arrived in Portland on Saturday afternoon after biking over 3,000 miles on their "Bike Free" charity ride. The duo are on a mission to provide bicycles to children of people in the military. Unfortunately their plans are on hold because Paul's Cannondale touring bike [...]

New faces nominated for BTA board*:

Martina Fahrner
Randy Miller
Rick Potestio
Susan Remmers
Cecil Reniche-Smith
Kenji Sugahara
David Forman
David Kottkamp

*View full list of nominees and ballot statements below.
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has unveiled their slate of board nominees. With eight new faces up for election and six current members up for re-election, the results could lead to the largest [...]