Alta Bicycle Share would operate a system like this on the streets of New York City.(Photo © J. Maus)

Crain's Insider, a New York-based business news publication, says two companies remain in the running for a $200 million contract to run a bike-share program in New York City. According to Crain's, B-cycle and Portland-based Alta Bicycle [...]

Rap-tivism at its best.(Still from video by Joel Batterman) - Watch the video below -

As an advocate, what do you do when you feel passionate about a project and want to convince others to share your perspective? If you're former Portland resident and now Detroit-based transportation activist Joel Batterman, you get out some Legos [...]

Much-loved Forest Park: better off in the hands of the State?(Photo © J. Maus)

State Representative Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) is sponsoring a bill (HB 2250) that would require the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into talks with the City of Portland about the possible state acquisition of Forest Park.
Here's the entire text [...]

Event Name: Showers Pass Photo Contest
Event Start Date: 15 March, 2011
Entry Deadline: 15 April, 2011
Web Site: http://showerspass.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/showers-pass-photo-contest-2/
Event Description: It’s time to break out your cameras, get on your bikes, and enjoy some spring riding – Showers Pass style. We are looking for a few great photos of our loyal customers in their favorite Showers Pass [...]

Signs are currently the only thing warning people that humans might be present on this section of Barbur.(Photo © J. Maus)

Southwest Portland transportation advocates have been pressing the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to improve the dangerous crossing of SW Barbur Blvd near the Rasmussen Apartments for many years. Now, after the death of 26-year [...]

Event Name: Capital Bikeshare Lessons Learned
Event Start Date: 8 April 2011
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM
Event Description: We're pleased to announce that 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 [...]

Year: 2010Brand: MercierModel: Kilo TT Stripper ProColor:ChromeSize:53cmStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-03-15Stolen From: the enclosed backyard at my house...SE 42nd and RhoneNeighborhood: Southeast, Creston-KenilworthOwner: Will HuessyOwnerEmail: w.huessy@gmail.comDescription: Fixed gear track bike, all chrome frame. Black tape, seat, and brakes. plastic clips, brushed silver rims and chrome hubs. NB:pea sized dent on the right side of [...]

Year: 1990'sBrand: sherpaModel: explorerColor:purpleSize:16"?Photo: http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7123/pic1103.jpgStolen in Vancouver, WA 98663Stolen:2011-03-16Stolen From: a residence at nw lincoln ave & 45th street.Neighborhood: lincoln/northwestOwner: matthew vilhauerOwnerEmail: matthewvilhauer@yahoo.comDescription: an older purlple sherpa explorer mtn bike with bluish annodized handlebar, curved add on bar ends, single clip on type rear fender and a scuff on the right side of the seat. [...]

Event Name: Safe Routes to School Spring Kick-Off
Event Start Date: 2 April 2011
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm
Event Description: FREE, family-friendly event to celebrate health, safety and physical activity. Hands-on workshops for adults. Activities and games for kids. Helmet fitting and giveaway, bike repair, healthy lunch, community bike ride, and more!
Time: [...]

With the future of people stricken by the disaster in Japan on the minds of many Portlanders, two local bike companies are doing their part to help the relief effort.
London-based Rapha, whose North American headquarters are in North Portland, is helping quake victims by doing the thing they do best — hosting a ride. [...]

Detail of SW Moody cross-section.

As we noted recently, US DOT Sec. Ray LaHood is making a visit to Portland next week. While here, LaHood will join Mayor Adams, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer, David Wu, Kurt Schrader, and regional transportation bigwigs in the South Waterfront District.

As a custom frame builder, I pay a lot of attention to the distances between the three primary contact points that a rider shares with their bicycle — their saddle, pedals, and grips. The millimeters in between guide my decision making from design to assembly. Component and accessory designer Ergon concerns itself, not only with [...]

City bike rack at N Rosa Parks Way and Interstate.(Photos: Jimmy C.)

Back in 2007, we shared what looked to be a clever method of stealing bikes — unscrewing the bolts that anchor the rack to the sidewalk. Then about a year ago, we reported an actual theft that had occurred in Southwest Portland after someone [...]

Hi everyone, you might have noticed that things have been quiet here on the Front Page. Here's why...

We have a new baby in the house! Everett Raine Alexander Maus (the "Raine" part was inspired by the intense rainstorm that hit Portland just a few minutes after he was born around 3:00 pm on Sunday).
We'll [...]

Event Name: Division Streetscape Project open house
Event Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Event Start Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Event Location: St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave
Event Description:
The project is currently in the design and engineering phase. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2012.
The City of Portland is designing improvements for Division Street that includes [...]

Japanese disaster victims turning to bicycles was major news.

Here's the news that caught our eye in the last week:
- After the major earthquake in Japan, bike retailers quickly sold out their entire stock as train systems stopped running and people looked for alternatives to walking long distances home from work.

Brand: L. L. BeanStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-03-11Stolen From: FOUND @ 24th & BurnsideNeighborhood: KernsOwner: Trevis HutsellOwnerEmail: pocketone@gmail.comDescription: FOUND: black L.L. Bean bike missing front tire
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Year: 1989Brand: CannondaleModel: M 1000Color:ChampagneSize:large frameStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-03-6Stolen From: Goodwill store on NE Broadway and 13th. It was locked to a bike stand on the sidewalk in front of the store with heavy pedestrian traffic, but unfortunately, with a cable lock.Neighborhood: Northeast - Lloyd DistrictOwner: John NikkelOwnerEmail: jonnikl@gmail.comReward: $50.Description: In good condition [...]

Event Name: Cycle Club - Riding Clinics
Event Start Date: 19 March 2011
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.nwpersonaltraining.com/subs/events/event_details.php?event_id=150
Event Description: Are you a beginning or intermediate level cyclist wanting to take your cycling to the next level? Join local bike racer, Sara Fletcher and dynamic personal trainer, Kara Carlson from NW Personal Training for an action-packed [...]