Intersection of Couch and Grand.(Photo © J. Maus)

The notorious intersection of NE Couch and Grand has claimed another victim.
26-year old Laura Stanger was riding to work at 7:45 am Wednesday morning. She had a green light and was headed across Grand in the green-colored bike lane when a car directly adjacent to her suddenly — [...]

(Photo: Benn Schonman)

By September 1st, it will cost $1 to take your bike across the river on two of the three Willamette River ferries. People on bikes had previously been lumped in with walkers and were free to ride.
The three ferries that currently operate on the Willamette River are all located in areas full of [...]

Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: Nav 100Color:RedSize:14.5"Serial: ITK2G04270Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-08-4Stolen From: My GarageNeighborhood: Alberta/King/SabinOwner: Stewart Loving-GibbardOwnerEmail: stewlovinggibbard@gmail.comReward: $75Description: Red woman's Trek bikePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-066443This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2004Brand: TrekModel: 7300Color:BlueSize:22.5"Serial: ITK3F09554Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-08-4Stolen From: My GarageNeighborhood: Alberta/King/SabinOwner: Stewart Loving-GibbardOwnerEmail: stewlovinggibbard@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Has a rear black bag rack, a cateye tach, a bottle cage, and an older rechargeable light with a stem-mounted battery.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-066443This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Some very choice bike/transportation related job opportunities came in this week. Check out the latest listings below and make sure you tell them you saw it on BikePortland.

Account Executive — Brompton
Communications Manager - Transportation — City of Portland (PBOT)
Systems Admin/Tech Support — Alta Planning and Design

Job Title
Systems Admin/Tech Support
Company/Organization
Alta Planning + Design
Job Description
Alta Planning + Design a is consulting firm with a mission to provide green infrastructure and program solutions that help people have active daily lives. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, open space and greenway planning, design, and implementation. For more information, see our website at www.altaplanning.com.
Alta [...]

Year: 2005Brand: HAROModel: V3Color:Red/WhiteSize:26Stolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2011-08-04Stolen From: SE 83rd and SE InsleyNeighborhood: LentsOwner: Mike NucciOwnerEmail: mikenucci@hotmail.comDescription: Red/white mntn bike. Locking front tire and newer saddle. Fenders. Has MTS sticker.Police record with: PPDPolice reference#: T11005436This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Existing tracks that cross Naito.(Photo: Google Streetview)

Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) started on a project this morning to repair their tracks on NW Naito Parkway just north of the Steel Bridge. The existing tracks have large gaps between them that make for a bumpy and jarring experience for people riding bicycles.
Yesterday's announcement didn't share many details [...]

Job Title: Communications Manager - Transportation
Company/Organization: City of Portland
Job Description:
The Portland Office of Transportation is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Communications Manager. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city by planning, building, managing, and maintaining an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and [...]

Photo from the scene.(Photo: Oregon State Police)

Just before noon today, 81 year old Dale Beacock of Vancouver, Washington died while bicycling on Highway 101 north of Garibaldi. Beacock collided with a logging truck.
According to the Oregon State Police, the crash happened around 11:50 am. A truck pulling a loaded log trailer struck Beacock when, [...]

Teams assemble for the Relay competition at the final night of Short Track racing on Monday.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2010Brand: KonaModel: Dew DropColor:52 cmSize:black with gold spray paint on brakes, water bottle holder, and over the KonaStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-08-3Stolen From: Stolen from my house in Sellwood on 13th aveNeighborhood: Sellwood, 13th Ave & Knapp/Sellwood BlvdOwner: Lindsey BosseOwnerEmail: lbosse@lclark.eduDescription: This bike was covered in stickers: Equal Rights sticker, "Jesus Free" sticker, BTA [...]

The Pedalounge on a trial run down N. Mississippi Avenue.(Photo: Pedalounge)

Back in April I shared the news that a 16-person party-bike dubbed the "Pedalounge" was all set to hit the streets of Portland. Well, it turns out that the business is on hold due a City permitting issue related to liability insurance.
Portland Pedalounge owner John [...]

Year: 2011Brand: SchwinnModel: 700c Trail Way HybridColor:pearl/limeSize:26"Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-07-15Stolen From: My bike was stored in the garage of 5819 Apartments at 58th and NE Glisan. The cable lock was cut. The bike stored beside mine was also stolen by the same means.Neighborhood: 60th and NE GlisanOwner: Megan HarrisOwnerEmail: megmcharris@gmail.comReward: Will rewardDescription: Schwinn 700c [...]

Year: 2006?Brand: SpecializedModel: SirrusColor:red-maroonStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-08-3Stolen From: Tom's Pizza. 2630 N Lombard. Lock clipped in parking lot.Neighborhood: North PortlandOwner: Duncan DelanoOwnerEmail: duncan.delano@gmail.comReward: $75Description: Redish marroon Specialized Sirrus from 2006 or 2007 that has straight handle bars. It has a Cat Eye light on both the front and back. It [...]

(Photo: Wash. Co. Sheriff)

A crash between a someone operating a pick-up truck and three people riding bikes on a rural road in Washington County resulted in life-threatening injuries. The crash happened at about 9:00 pm on Wednesday night.
According to news reports, the collision took place on NW West Union Road about 1/2 mile east of [...]

On Naito looking north just before railroad tracks.

A five-day closure of NW Naito Parkway begins tomorrow morning at 7:00 am. The closure is due to a City of Portland Bureau of Transportation project to repair the Union Pacific Railroad tracks that cross the road as it passes under the Steel Bridge.
The closure will last from [...]

Event Name: New Belgium Brewing's Clips of Faith Tour
August 5th at 7:30 pm
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Join us for beer sampling (must be 21) and film viewing – creativity at its best! New Belgium Brewing's Clips of Faith tour will be in Portland on Friday, August 5 – the fun will take place at 7:30 pm in Waterfront [...]

New committee member Michelle DePass speaking with KATU news last night.(Image: Still from video below)

Since the meeting last week where racism and gentrification were the main topics of discussion, there have been some developments around the City's North Williams Traffic Safety Operations project.
The official Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) met last night at Legacy Emanuel Hospital [...]

U.S. Department of Commerce staff members chat with Chris Distefano (white shirt) and company founder Chris King (at left) during a tour of the Chris King Precision Components manufacturing facility last month.(Photos: Dylan Van Weelden/Chris King)