Archive for May, 2011
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Year: 2010Brand: FeltModel: Cross BikeColor:BrownSize:51Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-05-31Stolen From: Home burglary (bike was in basement)Neighborhood: MT TaborOwner: Jody LandoOwnerEmail: jody.lando@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Brown w/ red and white accents. White saddle, rear racks, fenders ft&rr, spd pedals. bought at Velo Cyclery on HawthornePolice record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 1144661This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Several portions of the the Willamette Greenway Trail on the west side of the river are under water.(Photos © J. Maus unless noted otherwise)
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: PortlandColor:Root Beer (BRN)Size:52Serial: WTU216520399EStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2011-05-31Stolen From: SW 11th and Jefferson, across the street from Outside In, between 2:30pm and 3pm, Tuesday 5/31Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, downtownOwner: Rachel ShipseyOwnerEmail: sarcodes@hotmail.comDescription: Has (had) a rack over the rear tire and the rear light bracket was electrical taped on sideways to accommodate a [...]
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Year: 2010Brand: Globe/SpecializedModel: Roll 1Color:BlackSize:MediumSerial: WSBD607003840FStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-05-30Stolen From: GarageNeighborhood: Portsmouth/North PortlandOwner: Kevin DoughertyOwnerEmail: kevin.james.dougherty@gmail.comReward: 200Description: Black single speed/fixed gear specialized. Black plastic rear fender.Police record with: North Portland PrecinctPolice reference#: 11-44667This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Year: 2003?Brand: MercierColor:SilverSize:53Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-05-31Stolen From: 6607 SE Scott drive
Portland or 97215Neighborhood: Mt taborOwner: Pat LandoOwnerEmail: lando.pat@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Bikesdirect.com bike full shimano ultgera set up.Police record with: YesPolice reference#: 1144661This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Year: 2008Brand: SpecializedModel: Hardrock SportColor:Flat BlackSize:21"Serial: P7DAD3989Stolen in Salem, OR 97301Stolen:2011-05-30Stolen From: This bike was stolen from 25th and Lee Street in Salem Oregon, while I was cleaning out my storage unit and was inside the storage unit at my apartments. I saw the kid riding off on it, and think he is about [...]
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
One of three park-and-rides being proposed by the CRC project. Image taken from a presentation on the facilities which you can download here.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
"I gotta' tell you, not only do we have impatient drivers, we have distracted pedestrians.... Up in Portland, there's people up that just step right out saying, 'I gotta' right to step out in front of your truck.'"— Rep. Michael Schaufler
Senate Bill 424, which would clarify and strengthen Oregon's crosswalk law, is under fire in [...]
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Publisher's note: Back in July 2010, southeast Portland resident Karl Moritz suffered a harrowing crash while riding through Ladd's Addition. It remains unclear what happened in the seconds before Karl collided head-on with a car traveling in the opposition direction; but what is clear is that the crash changed his life forever. Karl sustained many [...]
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
*Portland Parks & Recreation has decided to temporarily close the section of the Esplanade near the ramps and floating docks. Scroll to end of story for the latest.*
Reader photo shows current angle of ramp.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Year: 2006Brand: KonaModel: SmokeColor:BlackSize:Small (51 or 52 cm?)Serial:F609Y0076Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-05-30Stolen From: 2337 SE Brooklyn StNeighborhood: Clinton St. districtOwner: Andrea HektorOwnerEmail: skidownthehill@yahoo.comDescription: Black Kona Smoke, in very good condition, had front light and rear light on it when stolen.Police record with: PPDPolice reference#: 1147426This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
Year: 2008Brand: K2Model: ZED 2.0Color:Dark BlueSize:MedSerial:ICK27B1426Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-05-30Stolen From: Whole Foods Market on Sandy BlvdNeighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Todd AndersonOwnerEmail: todda@europa.comDescription: Dark blue, disc brakes, front "dart" rock shox, gray handle bar grips, black-walled tires and rimsPolice record with: PPDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
Year: 80sBrand: PeugeotModel: Ladies HybridColor:TurquoiseStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-05-30Stolen From: SE 28th and GladstoneNeighborhood: Inner SEOwner: Gabrielle QuintanaOwnerEmail: quintga@reed.eduDescription: Turquoise Ladies Peugeot Hybrid. Reed College I.D. sticker #1294 on crossbar. Ergonomic handlebars.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11003650This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- In Mexico City, the year-old bike sharing system ECOBICI is at capacity with a waiting list for memberships, and is said to have contributed to a 50% jump in ridership of privately owned bikes.
- Jakarta, Indonesia gets its first bike lane, and 5,000 people show up [...]
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Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Brand: BurleyModel: HarlowColor:"Muddy" BrownSize:53cmSerial:X1013Photo: http://slugonabike.me/stolen/bike.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97230Stolen:2011-05-29Stolen From: 146 NE 157th Ave, near E BurnsideNeighborhood: Glenfair / edge of RockwoodOwner: Mark RosenauOwnerEmail: slugonabike@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Black Velocity Deep V 36H rims with black spokes, Schmidt Son dynamo front hub, Lumitec headlight, Old Man Mountain rear rack, Forte platform pedals, Shimano 105 shifters, Ultegra crank, [...]
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Year: 1994Brand: GiantModel: NutraColor:BlackSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-05-28Stolen From: 57th & Yamhill, from our back yard.Neighborhood: Mt. TaborOwner: David KingOwnerEmail: camelsauce@hotmail.comReward: LoveDescription: 1994-ish, black frame Giant Nutra (white background, black lettering) mountain bike with smooth tires and straight handlebars, back wheel from Bike Gallery. 21 speed, thumb shifters, 58cm-ish (ridden by a 6'1" guy). [...]
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization: Lakeside Bicycles
Job Description: We are looking for a seasoned bike mechanic able to work on and build various makes and models of bikes. Previous bike shop mechanic experience required. Work schedule likely 4 days per week with weekends required. This position is presently seasonal with potential long-term employment. If you love [...]
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Year: 1980sBrand: BridgestoneModel: Diamond Rock Wild WestColor:Red/black fadeSize:26" tiresStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-05-28Stolen From: Taken from The Pita Pit 421 SW 10th 3:20am on 5/28. I chased the man to 10th and yamhill screaming obscenities. If you saw that and got a better look than I did, please call me.Owner: Logan FoxOwnerEmail: loganfoxinabox@hotmail.comReward: eternal gratitudeDescription: [...]
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
(Photo © J. Maus)
Hey everyone. It's been yet another very busy week here at BikePortland (we've published about 30 stories and over 600 comments just since Monday.)
Now we're set to step away from the machines for a bit. Barring any major stories or stuff that just can't wait, we'll be quiet here (and on our [...]
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
The right lane of this block of Vancouver between Broadway and Weidler will become a bus/bike only lane.(Photos © J. Maus)
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee for PBOT's Lloyd District Bikeway Development projects has reached a decision on how to improve North Vancouver/Wheeler Avenues between Broadway and the Rose Quarter.
This project — which includes what we've referred [...]
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