This just in from PBOT...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Extended North Lombard / Marine Drive road closure for bridge construction
(Portland, Ore.) - The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation advises the traveling public that construction work on the bridge that carries traffic on N Lombard Street over the Columbia Slough near Kelly Point Park will require an [...]

Year: 2008Brand: landsharkModel: custom roadColor:white with red panelSize:62cmStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-03-31Stolen From: Near SE Hawthorne and 49th, PortlandNeighborhood: Sunnyside/TaborOwner: bryan curryOwnerEmail: chickencurrypdx@gmail.comDescription: black Kona fork, disc brakes, black fenders, black bar tape, dented top tube, bent right seat stay, broken spring in SRAM shifter, bent handlebarsPolice record with: Portland PD

The 'duo' from Audi, made by Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles.- Click to enlarge -

Rise Again, an art show to raise money for Japan disaster relief, will feature several artists and crafters who are regulars in the Portland bike scene.
The list of artists include: former BikeCraft vendor Tiago DeJerk, whose stencil paintings have graced the Pedalpalooza Poster among other things; Skye Blue, one of the founding members of the [...]

In the last few hours I've come across three videos that you don't want to miss.
The first is the latest from Streetfilms. In their first-ever foray into Asia, it focuses on the bustling metropolis of Guangzhou, China. One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Guangzhou is "winning the future" with the most inspiring [...]

Job Title: Service Dept. Manager
Company/Organization: Western Bikeworks
Job Description:
This position has been filled.

Seeking professional service department manager for new bike shop opening soon. Must have 3-5 years mechanic experience and 1-2 years management experience.
Requirements include:
- Extensive knowledge of road/mountain/hybrid/etc bike repair
- Proven ability to train, motivate and coach employees
- Ability to work flexible schedule to meet [...]

Year: 2009Brand: OrbeaModel: OrcaColor:Black/whiteSize:60 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-03-31Stolen From: Inside garage.Neighborhood: Reed neighborhood (just north of the athletic field)Owner: David FosterOwnerEmail: dsfoster69@hotmail.comReward: $750Description: SRAM Force components, Zipp bars, headset, seat post, Fizik saddle, Campagnolo Zonda wheelsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-25311This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Bring the kids!(Photo © J. Maus)

Bike to Blazers is this Sunday (4/3)! I hope you're ready to show the NBA how we roll in Portland.
We still have a few tickets left, so if you haven't grabbed some already, you can order them online here (don't forget to use passcode "bikeblazers" to get special package).
After [...]

The old sign only mentioned bikes...(Photo © J. Maus)

Now it adds strollers and luggage.(Photo: Mitch L.)

The City of Portland is hosting their first annual Safe Routes to School Spring Kick-Off on Saturday April 2nd. The event will take place at Beach School (1710 N Humboldt) from 10 am - 2pm.
More info on the City's website

Job Title: SoupCycler
Company/Organization: SoupCycle
Job Description:
SoupCycle is looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers. Someone willing to jump in wherever needed and a passion for sustainability and bicycles is a must. You must be physically able [...]

Job Title: Consumer Service Rep, Seasonal Temporary, Full-Time
Company/Organization: Yakima Products, Inc.
The strong demand for Yakima products has provided additional opportunities for seasonal consumer service reps. The duration of the work is through August, 2011.
General Description:
The position is responsible to respond to, and follows through on consumers’ requests for service and product information. In addition this [...]

The panelists: L to R: Dr. Philip Wu, Olivia Quiroz, Mychal Tetteh, Noelle Dobson.(Photos: BikePortland/Patrick Croasdaile)

In recent years, the fields of public health, equity and transportation policy have become increasingly linked. At a breakout session at the Active Transportation Summit yesterday, advocates and experts came together to learn more about why these issues are linked [...]

Screen grab from OregonManifest.com.

The list of entrants for the 2011 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge is now posted online. The builders, who will compete to build the ultimate utility bike, include some of the most innovative and respected builders in America today. In total there are 34 builders from 11 states and six student teams.
Last [...]

Looking west into the gulch. The yellow lines are proposed trail alignments from a 2004 study.(Photo: Portland State University)

Next week (4/6), the Portland Parks Board will hold a public meeting in St. Johns. The meeting notice caught my attention because one of the three "important" agenda items is the Sullivan's Gulch Trail.
Why am I sharing [...]

Trek CEO John Burke, shown here riding on Portland's Eastbank Esplanade, will make the case for bicycling on Capitol Hill today.(Photo © J. Maus)

Today, the CEO of Trek Bicycle Corporation (America's largest bike company), John Burke, will make the case for bicycling on Capitol Hill. Burke has been invited by the House Transportation and Infrastructure [...]

Year: 2003?Brand: SchwinnModel: MoabColor:redSize:19"Photo: http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8492/schwinnmoab.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-03-29Stolen From: Rear-yard carport, near east side Mt. Tabor, Division/76th area.Neighborhood: MontavillaOwner: Andre MareOwnerEmail: mares@spiritone.comDescription: Red Schwinn Moab with black fork and handlebar stem. Note funky seat in photo.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11002230This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Oregon State Capitol.(Photo © J. Maus)

A few quick notes about bills of interest working their way through the legislature...
HJM 22, the bill urging the federal government to fund the Columbia River Crossing highway expansion project that has kicked up quite a hornet's nest of opposition from both sides of the aisle, will continue its [...]

See our slideshow below.(Photo © J. Maus)

It's been a full day of speeches, conversations, networking and info sessions here at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit. The event is a yearly effort to bring together Oregon's transportation advocates to share and gain knowledge.
Tomorrow is the climax of the Summit when the few hundred attendees will [...]

A slide from Blumenthal's presentation.

Tim Blumenthal of Bikes Belong (an industry-backed, non-profit bike advocacy group) helped kick things off here at the 2011 Oregon Active Transportation Summit in Salem today by sharing a presentation titled, 12 Trends That Will Help Bicycling Grow.
Here's the list:

Bike sharing systems linked with infrastructure investment: "It's a promising trend and [...]