For your consideration, this week we feature job opportunities from three thriving local bike-oriented businesses, each of which is now headquartered in Southeast Portland.
Don't forget to say you read about them here. Best of luck!

Part time Sales Associate -- Rack Attack
Professional Bike Mechanic -- Bike Gallery
Website Content Creator -- Universal Cycles

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"If you're in court, they'll look at the body of statutes, and it is not crystal clear."— David House, Oregon DMV

There's a case brewing in Springfield (near Eugene), Oregon that could set a precedent and clarify several legal issues around the operation of electric-assisted bicycles. We broke down much of the legal morass around e-bikes [...]

The bike/car collision this morning on NE Marine Drive happened in a location where Metro owns an easement for a future trail that would place the bikeway off the main road.
In a rare blend of advocacy and communications, Metro has posted a story on their website about the crash, saying that the collision, "highlights [...]

You think the old track at Alpenrose fixes itself?(Photo © J. Maus)

Tons of volunteer opportunities this weekend to help maintain and build a fabulous bike scene whether your preference is mountain, track or just tootling around dressed like a bunny rabbit.
Enjoy the weekend!
Saturday, April 23rd
9:00am - 1:00pm: Stub Stewart Trail Fest work party
Join the Northwest [...]

There are a lot of things to love about the new, Small wheels to the coast video from Russ Roca.
Russ, and his cohort Laura Crawford, are planning another big bike tour in May. The premise of the tour is to combine trains and folding bikes to "redefine the American road trip."
To test out [...]

The lot is almost ready.(Photos: Patrick Croasdaile)

'Cartlandia,' the bike-centric food cart pod on the Springwater Corridor Trail we told you about back in January, is about to open.
I caught up with the man behind the development (who also did the Mississippi Marketplace in North Portland), Roger Goldingay, to get an update and learn more about [...]

View eastbound on Marine Drive approaching 122nd.

An early morning collision on NE Marine Drive at 122nd resulted in injuries to a woman riding her bike and two citations for a man operating a motor vehicle who police say turned left in front of her.
The crash happened at about 6:36 am and was initially reported as [...]

Year: 1997Brand: TrekModel: 1220Color:PurpleSize:57Stolen in Portland, OR 97207Stolen:2011-04-18Stolen From: Portland State UniversityNeighborhood: Portland State UniversityOwner: Takashi HiguchiOwnerEmail: tomomih79@hotmail.comDescription: made in the U.S., 3 speed in front (newer), 7 in the back, rack on the backPolice record with: PDPolice reference#: Case# 11-0201

A family navigates a parked car and a cramped bike lane on Williams north of Morris.(Photo © J. Maus)

While you may have already read our recap of the recent open house, there are a few more things about the N Williams Ave Traffic Safety Operations Project I want to share. In the paragraphs below you'll [...]

It can be hard to know whether or not the public has the legal right to ride a bike on paths like this one on Hayden Island.(Photos: Marcus Griffith)

The sometimes complicated rules that govern public use of private pathways is at the heart of a recent incident between a group of people cycling and a [...]

Trail Fest flyer.

The Northwest Trail Alliance is gearing up for their 2nd annual Trail Fest, a four-day event that will bring together off-road riding advocates, trail builders, and the local bike industry.
The event kicks off tomorrow night at the Hollywood Theater with a special screening of the new documentary Pedal Driven. The film, which was [...]

There's an interesting situation brewing in San Francisco over how to deal with bicycle traffic on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
Richard Masoner, a veteran blogger and citizen bike advocate based near the Bay Area, reports on a bike safety study published on April 15th by the Berkeley office of Alta Planning + Design. Here's [...]

Job Title: Website Content Creator
Company/Organization: Universalcycles.com
Job Summary/Functions: The primary purpose of this position is to help populate the website with products we want to carry, maintain the categorical flow of the site, and promote expanding into new categories. This becomes a very detailed process as categories change over time, model years change, and we [...]

Year: 1980Brand: UnivegaModel: Viva Sport/Supra SportColor:Light Blue/RedStolen in Portland, OR 97216Stolen:2011-04-05Stolen From: The backyard of our house on 112th and DivisionNeighborhood: Upper SEOwner: Kyle ChristyOwnerEmail: Zarncar@gmail.comReward: $100Description: 2 Univega bikes stolen around 2 weeks ago, just found out today. First is a Viva Sport metalicy blue color, purple cloth handlebar wraps, black brake handles located [...]

I received an interesting photo from a source at the Portland Police Bureau today. The photo (see it below) shows a man they suspect is a thief using a hacksaw to cut through a bike lock.

House Joint Memorial 22, a bill in the Oregon legislature that some feared would have sent a strong message to the federal government in support of the controversial Columbia River Crossing project, made it out of committee yesterday; but the version that was voted on is much different than the original.
As we reported last month, [...]

Chart shows annual payouts from OHSU's bike incentive program since 2008.

Two big events happened over the weekend: the Filmed by Bike festival and the De Ronde ride. I've tracked down photos of each to give you a taste of what you missed — or to help you relive the fun. Check them out below the jump...

"I want to express my disappointment at AASHTO's recent comments... Oregon takes bicycling and walking very seriously."— Matthew Garrett, Director of ODOT

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has responded to a recent policy stance by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) that some fear would weaken federal guidelines that exist to [...]

Two great local projects.

Portland is full of creative people doing exciting things to make our community better. There are two projects/fundraising campaigns in particular that deserve more attention and support.
The first is a campaign by Wrench Raiders to raise money for a new trike. Wrench Raiders is the nascent non-profit we profiled back [...]