Brand: ShogunColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-10-14Stolen From: SE 27th and Pine, Brick apartment building on the corner of the block.Owner: Gabe GendreauOwnerEmail: gabegendreau@gmail.comDescription: An older bike, black, handlebar tape is red. Has front and back fenders, a rack over the back tire, front and back lights. It had a 'Meat Cheese Bread' sticker a little [...]

Event Name: Bikestation Hillsboro Grand Opening
Event Start Date: 20 October 2010
Start Time: 3:30:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.bikestation.com/hillsboro
Event Description: Join Us for the Bikestation Hillsboro Grand Opening Celebration! Bikestation Hillsboro is on the ground floor of the new Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), near Tuality Hospital and SE 8th Ave Blue Train MAX stop. The address is [...]

No lights, no problem. Still from video, watch it below.

Gridlock and road rage are an unfortunate part of American traffic culture. How much do traffic lights have to do with that? Would we be more considerate of other road users without them? A small town in England decided to find out. [...]

This morning, crews stood at the signal to make sure people knew it was there.(Photo: Kristin Bott)

As I reported yesterday, the new bike signals installed on Broadway at N. Williams have been turned on. Unfortunately, they weren't quite ready for prime time and there were safety concerns that became apparent once everything went live. [...]

— This article was written by Portlander Steve Gutmann. He works for the Portland Sustainability Institute and formerly worked for EcoSecurities and Flexcar.

(Photo © J. Maus)

On September 29th, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that will — for the first time — allow individuals in California to have their personal cars become car-sharing [...]

This (or a 29er MTB version) could be yours for just $20. Seriously.(Photo: Cyclepath)

Cyclepath, a bike shop in Northeast Portland, has stepped up to support bike advocacy in Portland. They're currently holding a raffle with a very tempting prize to bike lovers — the Grand Prize winner will choose from a Moots cyclocross [...]

Portland Fox TV affiliate station KPTV has published an article on their website titled, No Texting In Car? Doesn't Work For Mom: Car Becomes Mobile Office. The article is written by Laura Lewis Brown, a syndicated columnist who writes for LifeWhile.com.
The article is a bit shocking given the massive national effort to combat distracted [...]

"1 in 55 Americans will die in a car crash*. My job is to say it out loud. Why do we allow these deaths to occur?" — Peter Jacobsen, P.E., public health consultant and researcher

As I mentioned yesterday, public health consultant and research Peter Jacobsen, P.E., will be in Portland Friday to spread the [...]

Forest Park.(Photo: J. Maus)

Commissioner Nick Fish's big decision to put off improved bike access to Forest Park may have come and gone, but the issue is still in the news.
Oregon Public Broadcasting is set to air a special episode of Oregon Field Guide tonight on Forest Park and the Northwest Trail Alliance has [...]

Year: 1993Brand: trek 7900Model: hybridColor:whiteStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2007-10-14Stolen From: south east portlandOwner: eric goldsteinOwnerEmail: wrecklesseric47@mac.comReward: $100Description: i scratched off the T in trek. so it says rek. its an old hybrid with a more modern gruppo. its a white bike but pretty scratched up. im offering a reward for its returnThis registrant [...]

Year: 2006Brand: SpecializedModel: SequoiaColor:SilverSize:51"Serial: P5GH26043Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: My backyard bike shed
Near SE Belmont and SE 39th Ave.Neighborhood: SunnysdieOwner: Meredith HendricksOwnerEmail: meredithhendricks@msn.comReward: $200.00Description: 2006 Specialized Sequioa - Silver
Specialized FACT carbon front and rear forks
MTB Shimano clip pedals
Black plastic fenders
Drop bars with black wrap
Reelight SL100 safety lights (magnetic running lights)
Shimano 105 9-speed component group
Silver [...]

Year: 2006Brand: SpecializedModel: SequioaColor:SilverSize:51"Serial: P5GH26043Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: My backyard near SE Belmont and SE 39th Ave.Owner: Meredith HendricksOwnerEmail: meredithhendricks@msn.comDescription: 2006 Specialized Sequioa - Silver
Specialized FACT carbon front and rear forks
MTB Shimano clip pedals
Black plastic fenders
Drop bars with black wrap
Reelight SL100 safety lights (magnetic running lights)
Shimano 105 9-speed component group
Silver back rack and [...]

Year: 1994Brand: SpecializedColor:WhiteSize:58 cmPhoto: http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5112/img0147me.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-10-9Stolen From: Stolen outside of EastEnd bar right on Ash and Grand streets on Saturday night 10/9/10Neighborhood: NE industrial AreaOwner: Philip OrchardOwnerEmail: Philiporchard@gmail.comReward: Yes!Description: Shimano shifters and components, clip in pedals, the Specialized logo on the left side of the frame is scuffed in the middle of [...]

The new bike signals at Broadway/Williams. As you can tell by the encroachment of this motor vehicle, it will take some time for folks to get used to the changes.

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: 1000Color:Silver, white, and blueSize:54cmSerial:SC84AL598Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-10-13Stolen From: Grace Bible Church, SW 12th and Clay. Portland.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Lyndsey HallOwnerEmail: thelyndseyhall@gmail.comReward: $200Description: Bike is women's specific, and had pedals for clip in shoes, had a bell bike bag on the back, attachments for lights on handle bar and rear.Police record with: filed [...]

Bikes await the start at the 2009 Freak Bike Fall Alleycat.(Photo © J. Maus)

Looks like another great weekend in the saddle! This week's guide offers something for everyone: trail building and advocacy, freak bikes, informative tours, and plenty of mud.
Friday, October 15th
8:00pm: Freak Bike Alleycat
The main event of Freak Bike Fall, come join what promises [...]

Peter Jacobsen

Noted "Safety in Numbers" researcher and public health consultant Peter Jacobsen will bring the "Vision Zero" traffic safety concept to Portland on Friday. Jacobsen will speak about the topic as part of a seminar at Portland State University's Center for Transportation Studies.
Jacobsen is currently in Salem where he's taking part in the [...]

Roger Geller.(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland's Bicycle Coordinator, Roger Geller, is in Melbourne this week to deliver the keynote speech at the 2010 Bike Futures conference. Armed with Portland's biking success story, he's making headlines and spreading the gospel of separated bikeways.
In a story published this morning in the Sydney Morning Herald, [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: Roubaix Expert Compact - 64cmColor:Dark Blue / WhiteSize:64Serial:STB79G0112Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52870&scid=1001&scname=RoadStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: The bike was stolen, along with our computer, from our house on ainsworth near MLK.Neighborhood: Woodlawn AreaOwner: Ahman DirksOwnerEmail: ahmandirks@hotmail.comReward: $200Description: The bike is a 64cm 2010 specialized Roubaix Compact Expert with Ultegra components. It is Dark Blue [...]

Year: 2008Brand: SwoboModel: FolsomColor:Matt GreyPhoto: http://www.swobo.com/Zoom_PopUp_Bike.php?p=1189&pkey=1&ColorCode=1-1126Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: PSU, outside Cramer HallNeighborhood: Portland State UniversityOwner: Travis BellOwnerEmail: arizonabell@gmail.comDescription: "ERIK" embossed in the Swobo badge plate
Signature on the gusset plate (Gary Fisher)
Gold rimmed grips
Black Wald front basketPolice record with: PSU safety/ Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-0550This registrant does not have proof of ownership of [...]