Year: 2008Brand: LemondModel: EtapeColor:BlueSize:53Serial: WTU179SA0886CStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-05-4Stolen From: NE 9th and Multnomah Ave, the Lloyd CenterNeighborhood: The Lloyd CenterOwner: Marisa MarquardtOwnerEmail: marisa.marquar@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Road bike, original parts, white saddle and handle bar tape, Shimano brakes, black alexrims back rim, old silver front rim, black pedals with clips no strapsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice [...]

River View Forest will soon be owned by the City.(Photo: City of Portland)

Calling it the "largest land acquisition in recent decades," two City bureaus (Parks and Environmental Services) teamed up with Metro to purchase 146 acres of natural area known as the "River View Forest" in Southwest Portland. The $11.25 million deal was announced Monday [...]

Current conditions on Williams show the need for major changes to the bikeway.(Photos © J. Maus)

Interesting seminar coming to PSU this Friday:
Friday, May 6, 2011
Room 204 of the Distance Learning Center Wing of the Urban Center on the Portland State University campus. 12pm-1pm.
Speaker: Robert Schneider, UC Berkeley
Topic: How Do People Choose a Travel Mode? Factors Associated with Routine Walking & Bicycling
Abstract: Walking and bicycling are being promoted as transportation options [...]

This sign greets visitors to the American Red Cross in North Portland. It reads, "If you need a lock, please contact security inside the lobby."(Photo © J. Maus)

You know the feeling... Just as you roll up to your destination, you realize you forgot to bring a lock for your bike. If you're with friends, no [...]

OBRA volunteer Stewart Campbell helped pressure wash Alpenrose Velodrome.(Photos: David Boerner)

The word is in from Alpenrose Velodrome Director Mike Murray: track racing will start this week at the popular track nestled in Portland's southwest hills (weather permitting, of course).
The announcement comes after a week and a half of weeding, scraping, patching, sanding, and sweeping Portland’s [...]

"The... project has the opportunity to be a cycle-track the whole length if we don't let the traffic engineers reserve too much space for cars... First, we have to have the guts to try it and then we've got to make it succeed."— Chris Smith

At a stakeholder advisory committee meeting later today we'll learn how [...]

Year: 2007Brand: specialzedModel: globeColor:dark blueSize:61cmSerial: p6hb51681Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-05-01Stolen From: my garageNeighborhood: se mt. taborOwnerEmail: tootallnunn@gmail.comReward: hugs and kissesDescription: Big bike for 6'8" rider, front and back lights, bontraeger handlebars, kryptolok, aftermarket seat, black fenders.Police record with: portlandPolice reference#: 11-356-84This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The lot in front of Trillium Charter School (which used to be used for auto parking, but cars are now prohibited) on Interstate, bustled with bikes this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)

SB 130 would make these official.(Photo © J. Maus)

Senate Bill 130 (text), which would add bicycle-only signals to Oregon's list of traffic control devices, passed out of the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development on Friday.
SB 130 passed the full Senate back in February and it's now poised for a House vote and eventual [...]

Event Name: The Amgen People's Coast Classic to benefit the Arthritis Foundation
Event Start Date: 11 Sept, 2011
Start Time: AM
Web Site: http://www.thepeoplescoastclassic.org/
Event Description:
The Amgen People’s Coast Classic is a multi-day charity event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis.
Choose from:

Six-Day Classic: September 11-16, Astoria to Brookings
Two-Day [...]

This morning, TriMet announced another closure of the Eastbank Esplanade just south of the Hawthorne Bridge. Beginning May 9th, Esplanade users will be detoured onto SE Water Avenue for three weeks while crews prep the area for construction of the new Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge.

(Photo © J. Maus)

On Saturday, a two-year old child was separated from her father at a MAX station because the father was trying to load a bike trailer onto the train.
Here's more from The Oregonian:
"Transit agency officials said Kevin James, 39, loaded the girl and his bicycle onto the northbound train at the Albina/Mississippi [...]

Event Name: Tour de Hood
Event Start Date: 4 June, 2011
Start Time: 1:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.tourdehoodride.com/
Event Description:
Ride one of Oregon's most beautiful and challenging recreational rides! Experience two of the same courses that challenge racers in the popular Mt Hood Cycling Classic stage race. This is a one-of-a-kind Oregon recreational riding experience!

University of Oregon in Eugene was recognized as a Silver level Bike Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. To mark the occasion, there will be a ceremony on May 5th featuring League President Andy Clarke and UO President Richard Lariviere.
Check out the details below...
May 5th ceremony will recognize UO as Bike Friendly University
What: [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- California is getting set to pass a law that would require passing someone on a bike with at least 3 feet to spare and no more than a 15mph speed difference.
- A Maryland transportation official responds masterfully to a perennial complaint about bicycling on rural roads. [...]

Year: 2000Brand: GiantModel: IguanaColor:GreenStolen in Molalla, OR 97038Stolen:2011-04-30Stolen From: Home inside garage at night.Neighborhood: Sunrise AcresOwner: Kimlyn conserOwnerEmail: kimlyn09@yahoo.comDescription: The bike has a bell on handle bars " Peace on dirt"
Duct tape on seat.Police record with: MolallaPolice reference#: 11-688This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike