Rep. Mike Schaufler proposed the bill.

House Bill 2602 (text), which would create a new law to prohibit the use of headphones while operating a bicycle, has just been scheduled for a public hearing. The bill is on the agenda of the House Judiciary Committee for Thursday, February 10th at 1:00 pm.

"We strongly urge that the state look to other sources for funding this vital project." — BTA's Rob Sadowsky in a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission

Last week we shared the news that TriMet is making a major funding request for ODOT's $21 million pot of Federal Flexible Funds. The request is for a 10 [...]

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UPDATE: We have learned from the BTA that the entire text of the bill is just a placeholder that Sen. Burdick plans to swap out for different language. According to the BTA, Burdick plans to address the issue of rolling through an intersection when the light does not have a bike sensor and/or fails to [...]

Brand: SpaldingModel: BladeColor:BlueSize:mediumStolen in Beaverton, OR 97008Stolen:2011-02-01Stolen From: Central Beaverton Fred MeyerNeighborhood: CEntral BeavertonOwner: Ken RencherOwnerEmail: kenrencher@gmail.comReward: 10Description: Front and rear lightsPolice record with: Beaverton PDPolice reference#: 11-00740This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: 7.3 fx discColor:BlackSerial: WTU101C0575CStolen in 97272, OR Stolen:2011-01-18Stolen From: Driveway of my house, near SE 19th and SE RexNeighborhood: Sellwood/WestmorelandOwner: Tom ChatkuptOwnerEmail: tchatkupt@comcast.netReward: $100Description: Well-used commuter bike with full accessories - full fenders, rear rack, handlebar extensions, Cygolite Hi-Flux II LED w/battery, Blackburn USB rechargable blinkers, and collapsable rack basket.Police record with: [...]

Year: 2009Brand: KonaModel: Dew DropColor:BlackSize:58Serial:F901K4018Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-02-01Stolen From: The bike was stolen off of my front porch on Northeast Tillamook between MLK and NE 7th Ave. I think it happened today, but the last time I saw my bike FOR SURE was yesterday, the morning of 1/31/11.Neighborhood: NorthEast - EliotOwner: Zachary DunhamOwnerEmail: zach.dunham@gmail.comReward: [...]

Year: 2010Brand: FujiModel: Cross CompColor:WhiteSize:54CMSerial: IF00400514Photo: http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm144/misti_powell/Bike/Stolen in 97201, OR Stolen:2011-02-01Stolen From: Portland State University, they cut the lock grrrNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Misti PowellOwnerEmail: mistipowell@gmail.comReward: 100.00Description: White bike with Fuji Cross on the frame in black.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

NAHBS in Portland, 2008.(Photo © J. Maus)

I'm happy to announce that thanks to the sponsorship of United Bicycle Institute, I'll be traveling to Austin, TX for the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) next month.
It's been four years since I headed down to San Jose for the show and three years since it stopped [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Honky TonkColor:RedSize:WhiteSerial: F811C0381Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/landonfish/StolenBike#5568866555239069650Stolen in Seattle, WA 98107Stolen:2011-01-25Stolen From: Stolen from a secure garage. near NW 54th St. and 15th Ave. NWNeighborhood: BallardOwner: Landon FisherOwnerEmail: landonfish@gmail.comReward: 200Description: Custom built bike with Mavic Cosmic Elite Cosmic rims. Campagnolo Veloce componentsPolice record with: Seattle PDPolice reference#: 1133093This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Bike traffic signals on the agenda in Salem today.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Oregon State Legislature is getting down to business this week and there's a bike-related bill that's already getting some action. Senate Bill 130 (text) would add green, yellow and red bicycle signals to Oregon's list of officially accepted traffic control devices. The Oregon [...]

Brand: TrekModel: Women's Road BikeColor:blueSize:18Stolen in Portland, OR 97218Stolen:2011-01-30Stolen From: My back yard at NE 47th Ave and SumnerNeighborhood: CullyOwner: Adam SweeneyOwnerEmail: apsweene@yahoo.comDescription: Blue Trek Women's road bike. 18" frame, straight handle bars, silver rack, black fenders, new tires, saddle bags on both sides, silver headlight. fenders, rack, and tires purchased from Community Cycling Center [...]

Entrance to The Strand's private property (looking north from SW Moody).

Residents of the The Strand, a three-tower condominium complex on the Willamette riverfront south of the Hawthorne Bridge, want people on bikes to avoid riding through their private property. Their condo towers face an open courtyard that makes for a tempting cut-through for bicycle traffic. [...]

Year: 2005Brand: GiantModel: IguanaColor:Red/whiteSize:17" frameSerial: ga279699Stolen in McMinnville, OR 97128Stolen:2011-02-01Stolen From: The address listed above.Owner: Micah CookseyOwnerEmail: micah@ronnykathy.comReward: $50Description: Yellow handgrips, Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires, Shimano Deore drivetrain, Hayes mechanical disk brakes. Call 503-857-0353.Police record with: McMinnville PDPolice reference#: 10-4137This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike