All lit up.(Photo: Jeff Bernards)

In case you haven't heard, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is working on a campaign to increase awareness of the need to use lights while biking. They debuted a hilarious video PSA a few weeks ago (and more are in the works) and now they're teaming up with the City of [...]

Detail of concept for new shared-use path, buffered bike lanes, and other bikeway elements being proposed for NE 12th Avenue south of the Lloyd District. - Download larger version (PDF) -

Just got this tip via email... Mark you calendars and stay tuned for more details...
Gabe Klein, former Director of the Washington DC Dept. of Transportation, will be in town Friday April 8th, along with Alison Cohen, President of Alta Bicycle Share, Inc., which operates Capital Bike Share in DC.
Alison and Gabe will share lessons learned [...]

Let's talk about bikes!

Just a quick reminder that if you live, ride, or work in and around the Overlook neighborhood in North Portland, we'd love to see you at the Get Together tonight.
Starting at 5:30, we'll gather with readers at the Lucky Lab Taproom on the corner of N. Killingsworth and Concord. We'll have the [...]

Event Name: Bike Friday Neighborhood Sale
Event Start Date: 25 February 2011
Start Time: 9:00:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Web Site: http://bikefriday.com
Event Description: Bike Friday Neighborhood Sale!! Friday-Saturday, Feb. 25-26. 9-6:30 pm. Great cash and carry deals on Sports, Expeditions, 8s, Companions, Rockets and Tandems in stock. Pre-Loved prices slashed. Overstock merchandise available. Discounts on accessories.
Founder's ride [...]

Rep. John Mica is Chairman of the Committee.(Photos © J. Maus)

At the outset of the "listening session" in Vancouver yesterday, Congressman John Mica tried to make it clear that he wanted specifics. Unfortunately not everyone got the message. Mica, a Republican from Florida, is Chairman of the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that [...]

Event Name: Bike N Hike 40th Season Celebration
Event Start Date: 25 February 2011
Start Time: 7:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.bikenhike.com
Event Description: Bike n Hike has been serving Oregon cyclists since 1971, and we're throwing a party to say “thanks” to our loyal customers! This coming Friday, February 25, Bike n Hike Portland will open our doors [...]

Lewis & Clark students on last year's Bike to Eugene Challenge.

A group of Environmental Law students from Lewis & Clark College will embark on a one-day, 140-mile trip from Portland to Eugene on March 3, 2011. Their final destination is the 29th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) at the University of Oregon. [...]

If you ride an e-bike, PSU wants to hear from you.(Photo © J. Maus)

Researchers at Portland State University are looking for interview subjects for a project on e-bikes. Jennifer Dill, an associate professor at the Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning, got in touch with us with the news.
Dill says it's a [...]

Year: 1992Brand: TerryModel: SymmetryColor:blueSize:26Photo: http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2874/pic0808100335b15d1.jpgStolen in Porland, OR kentonStolen:2011-02-20Stolen From: our locked garage in Kenton, portland
my son's bike was stolen too--KLS gray hybrid maybe 24"Neighborhood: KentonOwner: mary zartmanOwnerEmail: maryz@burnside.powells.comDescription: blue terry touring bike with kevlar tires, rei panniers, butt bag, purple rack, question internal conmbustion sticker, fenders, upright silver handlebarsPolice record with: pdx pdPolice reference#: [...]

Year: 2008Brand: FujiModel: Newest 2.0Color:GraySize:21Serial: ICF8C00229Stolen in 97215, OR 97215Stolen:2011-02-20Stolen From: SE 47th and LincolnNeighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Sage EatonOwnerEmail: sageeaton@gmail.comReward: $250Description: Pulled off of bike rack on back of car around 10pm. Black and gray, has a silver planet bike rack on back and a hand pump on frame below seat.Police record with: Portland PDPolice [...]

Lynn Peterson

Big news from Salem today: Governor John Kitzhaber has announced that Clackamas County Commissioner Lynn Peterson will be his new 'Sustainable Communities and Transportation Policy Advisor' (a new position). Peterson was previously rumored as a candidate for ODOT Director, but Kitzhaber recently ended that speculation when he announced just last week that Matt Garrett [...]

The view of today's hearing for many.(Photo: Patrick Croasdaile)

At the House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure listening session held this morning in Vancouver, WA, many would-be participants never got the chance to be heard.
I happened to arrive at the committee meeting 35 minutes early, yet was eight people shy from getting in. By [...]

Year: 2004Brand: CannondaleModel: TrackColor:Matte BlackSize:56Serial: N194511Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-02-21Stolen From: 1565 SE Clatsop StNeighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Donald TylerOwnerEmail: donald.tyler@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Cannondale: track/single speed - Matte Black
Wheels
• Mavic CXP 22 on Dura Ace Track Hubs (32 hole, Silver)
Tires
• Specialized ft. (Black), Vittoria CX rr. (Black)
Cog/Freewheel
• 16t Dura Ace Fix, 18t Whites freewheel
Bar
• FSA Carbon
Stem
• Time Carbon [...]

[Publisher's note: This article was written by transportation activist Alexis Grant and it was originally published on the Active Right of Way blog.]

(Photos © J. Maus)

At the annual Transportation Safety Summit on Tuesday, February 6, 2011, at Marshall High School, Mayor Adams started off the summit by asking "Why is safety our highest priority?" [...]

Job Title: Production Manager
Company/Organization: Community Cycling Center
General Position Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for the delivery of bicycles based on the production demands as set forth by the mission of the Community Cycling Center. With the support of the shop management team, the Production Manager will work to balance the internal and external demands [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye last week:
- New York City is spending more to fill the pot holes left by the rough winter weather of the past few months than it has spent on bicycles in the last three extremely eventful years.
- When it comes to everyday bicycling, how important are friendly media [...]

Job Title: Bike Mechanic
Company/Organization: Metropolis Cycle Repair
Job Description:
This position has been filled.

Metropolis Cycle Repair is seeking a new associate. Position will be part time to start, evolving into full time as the season picks up. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in a service oriented bike shop, but shop experience is [...]

Year: 03/04Brand: TrekModel: 4300Color:blk/grySize:17.5"Serial: C33CL884Stolen in Mcminnville, OR 97128Stolen:2011-02-2Stolen From: 925 SE Davis St, McMinnville ORNeighborhood: SE McMinnvilleOwner: Sal PeraltaOwnerEmail: oregon.properties@yahoo.comDescription: Had a pack rack on backPolice record with: McMinnville PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006?Brand: RaleighModel: ?Color:Red-(tint of black)Serial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-02-18Stolen From: 42nd and Taylor.Neighborhood: SoutheastOwner: Max RibnerOwnerEmail: ribner202@yahoo.comDescription: Large Red Raleigh, shocks, tint of black, around 21 speed, green sticker saying "grow together".This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike