HB 2602, a bill proposed by Rep. Mike Schaufler (D-Happy Valley) that would create a new law prohibiting the use of headphones while bicycling, has been pulled from the schedule of the House Judiciary Committee. As we reported last week, the bill was slated for a public hearing tomorrow (2/10).
Our friends at Eugene Bicyclist noticed [...]

City crews at the lip a few hours ago.(Photos: Mark Ginsberg)

Just got some great news: PBOT crews have taken action on the notorious "OMSI lip" by paving over a portion of the small curb that has claimed numerous victims over the years.
The lip is a small curb up to a loading zone pull-out adjacent to [...]

Brand: SchwinnModel: CollegiateColor:RedPhoto: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4816852481_9564e94e6a_o.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-02-9Stolen From: 61st and burnside, south side of burnside on 61stNeighborhood: Mt TaborOwner: Mary Kate McDevittOwnerEmail: marykate.mcdevitt@gmail.comDescription: Red schwinn collegiate. Rear rack, chrome (color) fenders, no grips, yellow wall tires, viscount brand seat, decals are pretty worn. Black plastic pedalsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-010914

Cycle Oregon announced their 2011 plans in front of about 1,000 people last night.(Photo: Jim Parsons)

Cycle Oregon held their route announcement event last night on the Nike Campus out in Beaverton. The big news is that they're headed to new territory along the Oregon coast for their Week Ride. Their Weekend Ride will be based [...]

Stephanie Routh, WPC.(Photos © J. Maus)

Advocates who want to make it safer to walk are leading a charge to revise Oregon's crossing law. This will be the third consecutive legislative session that advocates have attempted to change ORS 811.208 ("Failure to stop and remain stopped for pedestrian"); but with the non-profit Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) [...]

Filmed by Bike has just released the list of 37 films that have made the cut for their 2011 festival. Event director Ayleen Crotty says that over 100 films were submitted and that the festival jury spent two days reviewing and discussing films.
You'll see some familiar names on this list as several of [...]

Year: about 2001Brand: Kick BikeModel: Full Adult SizeColor:YellowSize:Adult sizeStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-02-3Stolen From: 53rd and East Burnside.Neighborhood: not sureOwner: Brandon SolomonOwnerEmail: BrandonSolomon@netzero.netDescription: Yellow "Kick Bike" brand of two wheel kick bike. My bike has aluminum fenders, front and back. It has 27" x 1" front rim/tire, and 12" x 1.5" rim/tire. [...]

Screen grab from KATU.com

In case you missed it, there were two very serious crashes involving someone on a bicycle that happened over the weekend. As our minds turn to tonight's Transportation Safety Summit, I thought some follow-ups were in order.
The first crash happened on Friday afternoon on the 6000 block of SW Multnomah Blvd. The [...]

Year: 2008Brand: DiamondbackColor:White and BlackSize:Men'sStolen in , OR Stolen:2011-02-6Stolen From: my backyardNeighborhood: MontavillaOwner: Michael KoraOwnerEmail: mjkora@hotmail.comDescription: Brand new LED's on handlebars and seat post. Brand new Beavertail Fenders on front and back tires. In great shape. Seat is mounted high. It's a 'hybrid' mountain/street bike.

Job Title: Purchasing/Inventory Control Analyst
Company/Organization: Cyclone Bicycle Supply
Job Description:
Cyclone Bicycle Supply is a bicycle parts distributor located in Portland Oregon. Focused on providing superior customer service with an interactive human element to independent bike dealers, we have experienced an average of 30% growth per year since 2003.
Our Purchasing department is looking for an energetic Purchasing/Inventory [...]

Cycle Oregon will announce their 2011 route Tuesday night out in Beaverton with the annual Kickoff Party. See below for details...
Cycle Oregon 2011 Kickoff Party: Virgin Territory
For its 24th annual week-long tour, Cycle Oregon will feature all-new routes and host towns
PORTLAND, Ore. – Feb. 7, 2011 – Cycle Oregon has been touring the back roads [...]

Detail of a new bikeway designconcept under consideration for SW Multnomah Blvd.

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) are teaming up on a project to add sidewalks, stormwater management and bikeways to SW Multnomah Blvd between SW 21st and 31st Avenue. This project is just the first [...]

This just in from the US DOT office. Looks like the Obama Administration thinks that transportation investment is one way we can "Win the future." (I am anxiously awaiting to hear the word "bicycle" at one of these events)...

Vice President Biden to Hold Event in Philadelphia Tomorrow
Vice President, Secretary LaHood to Discuss Administration’s Infrastructure [...]

Cargo bikes are taking off in the UK too.(Photo © J. Maus)

Here's the news from around the globe that caught my eye this week...
- The snow continues! And in Minneapolis, people on bikes "seem to be the only ones prepared for the weather." Meanwhile, the world's bicycle snowplow fleet is being deployed.
- An Australian has [...]

The collision occurred less than a mile north of this location on Highway 30.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit and run that happened early Friday morning on Highway 30 just north of NW Quarry Road (north of Sauvie Island Bridge, about 11 miles north of downtown Portland).
The man [...]

Whew! It was another busy week and it seemed to end with a flourish. I haven't posted a weekend open thread for a while, but I feel like it's time to do it again. You know the drill — share your bike adventures (or even non-bike adventures) in the comments below.
Sunday is the big [...]

Year: 1985Brand: SchwinnModel: SierraColor:dark greySerial: 6026376Stolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-02-3Stolen From: Roosevelt High SchoolOwner: Juno Van ValkenburghOwnerEmail: vanvalke13@up.eduDescription: 15 speed boy's bike with bottle rack, rack over back wheel, plastic fendersPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-150663This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: FeltModel: Compulsion 3Color:WhiteSize:MediumSerial: WUD61601728DPhoto: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/2002ep3/2009FeltCompulsion3.jpgStolen in Salem, OR 97309Stolen:2011-02-4Stolen From: Chemeketa Community College Purple Lot Salem OregonNeighborhood: NE SalemOwner: Ruben PonceOwnerEmail: rueben.ponce@gmail.comReward: $100Description: White frame with grey lettering, black huck n roll decal(gorilla figure) Grey Fox Racing decal, Black "Santiam Bikes" decal on top, and a red "Santiam Bikes" decal on downtube. RockShpx [...]

*See updates below
Portland Police are investigating a crash resulting in potential life-threatening injuries to a person riding a bicycle near SW Multnomah Blvd and 51st Ave.
According to the PPB statement, the crash happened at about 2:21 pm at the 6000 block of SW Multnomah Blvd. Initial reports were that the collision was a hit and [...]