SE 122nd and Division is #2 on the City's list of most dangerous intersections.

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is set to launch a new safety campaign based on "high crash corridors," which are wide streets with fast motor vehicle traffic that have a higher than average amount of crashes.
According to [...]

Rain rider.(Photo © J. Maus)

It's been raining cats and dogs pretty much all day and night here in Portland. Add to that some very gusty winds, impatient road users stuck in traffic and wanting to get home, and the mini-floods and street rivers from drain gutters clogged with leaves and you've got the recipe [...]

Current BTA logo. Don't get too used to it.

Publisher's Note: Before I get into this story, I want to share some quick thoughts about the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). I've been beating around the bush about it ever since Rob Sadowsky came to town, but here it is as blunt as I can [...]

A 'cross course marked by pumpkins? Yes, it might happen again at the Kruger's Crossing race on Sunday(Photo © J. Maus)

The weekend is right around the corner! Don't let the weather forecast (snow!), get you down or keep you off your bike. Start the weekend early (as in tomorrow) with a little food [...]

The new cross-section of N. Denver through downtown Kenton.(Graphic: PDC)

Geoff Franklin in his shop.(Photos © Russ Roca)

Walnut's new bike luggage, featuring handcrafted leather and cedar panels.

Study says U.S. traffic officials are too willing to accept the carnage.(Photo: Oregon State Police)

A landmark, 186-page special report by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) published this week delivers a critique of U.S. traffic safety efforts and says that we have fallen way behind in saving lives relative to other nations. The report, [...]

Year: 2008Brand: SEModel: LagerColor:BrownSize:56"Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-11-15Stolen From: NE 40th and SkidmoreNeighborhood: BeaumontOwner: Matt MyletOwnerEmail: mfmylet@hotmail.comReward: $100Description: Brown SE Lager, no decals, 56 inch frame, silver fenders, bullhorn style bars, black handlebar tape, New Belgium bell, Portland Design Works front and rear flashers, rear hub is a bit loose.Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant [...]

Year: 1998Brand: SchwinnModel: MESA GSXColor:RedSize:BlackSerial: M7KI51383Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69599252@N00/Stolen in Austin, TX, OR 78702Stolen:2010-11-13Stolen From: Shed behind my house 8th & Waller Austin, TXNeighborhood: East AustinOwner: Karen ConlonOwnerEmail: smile0@swbell.netDescription: Red, Black, and Silver Schwinn MESA mountain bike w/ black bmx handlebars
If they keep the accessories on it, it has a torn-up Tailbones seat, black water bottle holder, [...]

As we shared last week, the 2010 River City Bicycles Cross Crusade wrapped up on Sunday with a final showdown at Barton Park in Estacada. Our ace photographer David Haines was there and brought back some great photos of the action. They're a fitting tribute to another epic Cross Crusade:

Job Title: Office Manager
Company/Organization: Alta Planning + Design
Job Description:
Alta Planning + Design is a 75-person consulting firm with a mission to provide green infrastructure and program solutions that help people have active daily lives. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, and greenway planning, design, and implementation, in addition to outreach and education programs. For more [...]

Year: 2009?Brand: JamisModel: CodaColor:BlackSize:17.5"Serial: U87U19980Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-11-15Stolen From: Bike shed in driveway at 11640 SW Boones Ferry RdNeighborhood: Arnold Creek/Tryon CreekOwner: Jennifer LeisOwnerEmail: jennyleis@gmail.comReward: love and cookiesDescription: Black Jamis Coda bike with big pink panniers, fenders, pump, black bag under seat with tire gear, full rain gear in panniersPolice record with: Portland PDPolice [...]

Inner tube necklace by Barbi Touron.

If you're not excited for BikeCraft yet, you should be! This is going to be a monumental gathering of bicycle-inspired artisans that you will not want to miss. We just announced sign-ups last week and we already have about 30 or so vendors. (Note: We are still accepting [...]

A traffic sign from the U.K.(Photo: ODOT)

The state of Oregon is looking for public feedback on an idea that could impact people who use bicycles. This Friday, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety will meet in North Portland to discuss lane-splitting by motorcycles. Lane-sharing or lane-splitting would allow motorcycle operators to filter [...]

Brand: BianchiModel: MilanoColor:black/largeStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-11-2Stolen From: 222 NW Davis St, Portland, orNeighborhood: Old TownOwner: Lori FitchOwnerEmail: lori@focm.orgDescription: black, women's step throughThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT says an advance signal loop detector installed at 21st and Sandy has reduced delay for bicycle traffic by 15%.(Photo: PBOT)

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) understands that in order to make bicycling more attractive — and to reach its goal of 25% bike mode share by 2030 — riding a bike must [...]

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: 7100Color:Light BlueSize:18"Serial: WTU010C1126DStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-11-15Stolen From: Bike rack 10' off SW Hall Street, north side, between 5th and 6th Avenues SWNeighborhood: PSUOwner: Julie HaunOwnerEmail: timhouchen@comcast.netDescription: Ladies frame, upright handlebars, white fenders, medium brown saddle, right hand handlebar shifter is damaged, clip on front and rear LED strobe lightsPolice record with: [...]

Taken by official finish line camera during cycloross race.(Photo: OBRA)

Brand: Trek HybridColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-11-7Stolen From: Lost at Lloyd Center in the evening.Neighborhood: NE PortlandOwner: erin weisenseeOwnerEmail: wfamily86@gmail.comDescription: Bike had metal rack on the back tire.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 10-155511

Brand: Rocky MountainModel: Hard tail bike w city tiresColor:GraySize:LargeStolen in 97239, OR Stolen:2010-11-14Stolen From: Corbett ave by I-5 overpass residence front porchNeighborhood: Johns LandingOwner: Ellie SwansonOwnerEmail: eswanson@lclark.eduReward: $150Description: Grey hard-tail mountain bike frame with city tires, red ''rocky mountain'' graphic, clip-on fenders.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-15538This registrant does not have proof of ownership [...]