Some of the many submissions in the Nutcase Helmet Design Contest.(Photo: Clever Cycles)

Year: 2011Brand: TrekModel: Lexa SColor:Black/white/blueSize:56cmSerial: SWTU138C1923FPhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frekur/5094598204/Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-01-19Stolen From: The backyard of a residence at NE 32nd Avenue and Killingsworth. Bike was locked to a railing and the railing was removed along with the bike.Neighborhood: ConcordiaOwner: Laura BentzOwnerEmail: loraxvancouver@gmail.comReward: $200 and breakfast :)Description: Black/white/blue bike with black knitted covers on the top [...]

One concept under consideration is buffered bike lanes and removal of parking on both sides of SE 52nd north of Woodstock.

One year ago today, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation accepted a $1.3 million grant to build the 50s Bikeway project. That grant came 13 years after the project — a 4.5 mile north-south [...]

Year: 2009 or 8Brand: TrekModel: ValenciaColor:steel blueSize:22"Serial: WTU252C0705DStolen in Portland, OR 97225Stolen:2011-01-19Stolen From: Stolen from bike rack in front of Men's Wearhouse store on SW 6th Ave. It was locked with u-lock with flat key, and there was a black helmet locked with it.Neighborhood: downtown PortlandOwner: Sonja Biorn-HansenOwnerEmail: sonjafbh@yahoo.comReward: yesDescription: Steel blue Trek Valencia hybrid [...]

For some heroes, winning an Alice is quite emotional.(Photo © J. Maus)

There are just a few days left to nominate your bike hero for an Alice Award. The annual Alice Awards and Auction event hosted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is always a good time and it's also a time to recognize the work of [...]

Actually, people in cars should stop and look (not to mention, that's the law).Photo taken on Sunday in Portland's Pearl District.(Photo © J. Maus)

My friend (and Streetsblog founding editor) Aaron Naparstek sent along an unbelievable story that ran in the Washington Examiner today with the headline — Exercise, iPods could be causing pedestrian deaths.
The [...]

Job Title: Shipping Specialist
Company/Organization: Velotech
Job Description: Our Shipping department is looking for motivated, high-energy individuals with excellent attention to detail and computer skills. We ship bicycle parts and accessories worldwide. Shipping and cycling knowledge are needed.
Position is full time Mon-Fri 8-4. Weekends maybe be needed during the summer.
DUTIES
Picking, packing, labeling orders
Restocking
Cycle counts
COMPENSATION
Wage $10 to start.
Health [...]

Year: 2005Brand: KonaModel: KikapuColor:silver with black&white letteringSize:17 inch (XS)Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-01-01Stolen From: My garage- 6122 SE yamhill st.Neighborhood: TaborOwner: Sarah HornOwnerEmail: sarahelizabethhorn@gmail.comReward: 500Description: disk brakes, fox seat with small tear on back, dual suspension.Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT is considering new bicycle crosswalks, like this one in concept stage forSE 53rd and Stark.

Crosswalks are standard engineering treatments designed to help people get across streets with a bit more safety; now the City of Portland is looking to do something similar for bike traffic with bicycle crosswalk markings, a.k.a. the "cross-bike".
The concept itself [...]

Year: 2006Brand: GiantModel: Mountain BikeColor:BlackSize:14 inch framStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-01-18Stolen From: Alexandra Court Apts. Across from Fred Meyer on Burnside and NW 20th. Taken from biking area in front of building.Neighborhood: Alphabet/NWOwner: Ariana LohfOwnerEmail: emailariana@gmail.comDescription: Black Giant Womans Mountain Bike, 14 inch frame. Nearly brand new, some minor scratches on handle [...]

Portland hopes new law will lead to 20 mph limit on streets like these.(Photo © J. Maus)

As we reported back in October, the City of Portland is working the legislature to gain more control over speed limits. Mayor Sam Adams is aware of the impact high speed motor vehicles have on our neighborhoods and has [...]

This print has inspired a licensing partnership and a new jersey.-See it below-(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland based Retro Image Apparel has a new jersey coming out this spring based on a print by local artist Jimmy Cavalieri. Jimmy is a long time reader and supporter of BikePortland, so we're really excited to see this jersey [...]

Rolling to Barbur Blvd.(Photo © J. Maus)

We're excited to announced our first Get Together of 2011.
Next Wednesday (January 26th) from 5:30 to 7ish we'll meet up with readers and other bike-interested folks at Macadam's Bar and Grill (5833 SW Macadam Avenue). If you live, ride, or work in or around Southwest Portland, you're welcome to [...]

This corner building at SE 6th and Belmont will soon be the River City Bicycles Outlet store.

River City Bicycles has purchased a new, 5,000 square foot building that will soon become a new outlet store selling discounted bikes and clothing just a few blocks from their existing location. The River City Bicycles Outlet is set [...]

TriMet's lead bike planner, Colin Maher, is slated for an upcoming seminar at PSU's Center for Transportation Studies. The topic is "Beyond the Bike Hook: Linking Bicycles and Transit." Maher's a smart guy so this should be quite informative. Details are below:

Should it be illegal?(Photo © J. Maus)

Lost in last week's kerfluffle about a potential ban on biking with kids, was another bill proposed in the current Oregon legislative session that deserves our attention.
House Bill 2602 (text), sponsored by Representative Michael Schaufler (D-Happy Valley), would create a new traffic violation for "unsafe operation of a bicycle" [...]

Event Name: Bicycle Film Festival
Event Dates: Feb. 25-26, 2011
Event Location: Clinton St. Theater - 2522 SE Clinton St. Portland, OR 97202 (see map below)
Event Description:
THE BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL TURNS 10!
The BFF, touring 37 cities Worldwide, Celebrates 10 Years of Bicycle Art, Film, & Culture with Two Days of Events in Portland February 25-26!
After parties nightly! [...]

Hopworks would occupy a street-level spot in this new building on Williams.(Photos © J. Maus)

Nearly a year after we first noted the bike-oriented development taking place on N Williams Avenue, the trend is as strong as ever. Today we confirmed that, while the ink's not quite dry on all the paperwork, Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) [...]

Gigi Lascurettes(Photos/video by Russ Roca)

In this episode of Pedal People, we profile Gigi Lascurettes the maker of another Portland original - Helmuffs.
Helmuffs are wool ear muffs made from recycled sweaters that attach directly to your helmet straps. Gigi's Helmuffs have been on display at BikeCraft and can also be purchased at Bikeasaurus [...]

Year: 2004Brand: gary fisherModel: cake 2Color:prime ?blue/silverSerial: WW2311277Photo: http://fisherbikes.com/images/fisherbikes/bikes/2004/640x400/angle_cake2.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-12-28Stolen From: from my supposedly very secure, key coded parking garage in The Civic (condo building on west burnside & 19th). the thief left a few things behind, but not enough to nail him/her...Neighborhood: west burnsideOwner: jamie truppiOwnerEmail: jltruppi@gmail.comReward: $100Description: full suspension, excellent [...]