The intersection of NE Couch and Grand as it stands today. After many documented right-hook collisions, perhaps it's time to come up with a new engineering solution?(Photos © J. Maus)

[Bike share is coming to Portland! Scroll down for updates]

City Council will vote today on a funding request that includes the Portland Bike Share project.(Photo © J. Maus)

A request by the Portland Bureau of Transportation to fund a bike share project with $2 million from the federal government is up for [...]

Year: 2003Brand: JamisModel: DurangoColor:Red/SilverSerial:U26K46356Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-08-16Stolen From: The fenced back yard of my house. SE Ash and 41st Ave.Neighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: Michael KerstingOwnerEmail: mkersting@comcast.netReward: YesDescription: A brand new silver and red Adams Trail-A-Bike attached to the back. Plastic zip tie on the crossbar keeping my rear brake cable from popping out of [...]

Year: 1998Brand: ScottModel: Comp RacesColor:GreySize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2011-08-14Stolen From: Behind the Embassy Suites. Kitty-corner form Captain Ankeny'sNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Luke OrdwayOwnerEmail: hiltonlukus@hotmail.comDescription: Scott Comp Racer. Brushed Grey aluminum with after market orange/yellow front suspension fort. Had road tires for commuting.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: CannondaleColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-08-15Stolen From: SE 63rd and RaymondNeighborhood: Mt. ScottOwner: Mitch SallyOwnerEmail: mitchsally@gmail.comDescription: Black racing bike, Ironman Canada sticker on stem. Yellow grip tape, clipless pedals. Older model Cannondale, now used as commuter bike.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-154419This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2003Brand: SpecializedModel: allezColor:blackSize:47cmStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2011-08-15Stolen From: 4057 North Albina
House Bike Yard
Bike was locked
Portland
Between Mason and ShaverNeighborhood: MississippiOwner: Angela LeVanOwnerEmail: angela.levan@gmail.comReward: LOVE--IF I GOT $$ I WILL GIVE ITDescription: Womens Specialized Allez Road Bike
Armadillo Tires
Two water bottle cages
Zebra striped handlebar wrapsPolice record with: PDXPolice reference#: 11-154431This registrant does not have proof of [...]

Employees of the Oregon State Highway Division appear in a 1972 article about bicycling's rise in popularity. See below for images from Oregon newspapers from as far back as 1899.

Event Name: Deschutes Brewery Bikes & Brews
Date: August 17th at 4:00 pm
Web Site: http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/event/bikes-brews
Description: Base Camp for bike riding beer fanatics gears down for a stop along the N. Williams “bike highway” at Vendetta for some local, two-wheel-style festivities (one-wheel-style is welcome too!). Base Camp’s official beer, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, along with other superstars [...]

Commissioner Amanda Fritz(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz plans to vote against a PBOT request for federal funds that includes a bike share system when it comes in front of Council tomorrow.
Since her winning campaign back in 2008, Fritz has championed "basic services for all 95 neighborhoods" as the pillar of her policy [...]

Jacob Rathe(Photo: Pat Malach/Oregon Cycling Action)

Remember Jacob Rathe?
He's the local bike racer we caught up with three years ago (when he was just 17) prior to racing in the Junior World Championships in South Africa for Team USA.
Rathe, now 20, has moved far beyond the Junior ranks. One day after taking a stage win at [...]

Not even 24 hours has passed and the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) decision to include bike share in a federal funding request is already facing opposition — and some of it is coming from unlikely places.
But, while this bike share funding decision is poised to become just the latest bike-related political/media punching bag, [...]

Year: 1990Brand: BridgestoneModel: RB-1Color:SmallSize:White/blackStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-08-13Stolen From: NE Going and 10th, portland 97211Neighborhood: Close to Alberta st. and the Bye and Bye.Owner: Robjn WestOwnerEmail: Avocadoeater@gmail.comReward: $100Description: White road bike with diagonal black stripes. White seat, bright green drop bars. Wireless cateye computer, brass and black bell, cateye light mount. Shimano components, silver rack [...]

Job Title
Part Time Bike Mechanic
Company/Organization
Go By Bike Shop
Job Description
We are looking for a friendly mechanic to join our new bike repair team.
The Go By Bike Shop is a bike repair cart located next to the tram at South Waterfront. Two part-time shifts are available.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years [...]

A bike share system is now officially in the running for federal funds.(Photos © J. Maus)

This Wednesday at City Council, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will make their pitch for four projects they want to fund with $9 million in federal Regional Flexible Funds. As per instructions from Metro (the agency that doles out [...]

Brand: UnivegaModel: SuperstarColor:Turquoise bluePhoto: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1887275019010&set=a.1359934555828.52923.1155470980&type=1&theaterStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-08-13Stolen From: In front of apartment at 23rd and Marshall in Northwest PortlandNeighborhood: NorthwestOwner: Audrey ForbesOwnerEmail: audrey.forbes@gmail.comReward: TBDDescription: Turquoise blue univega mixte, black handlebars, silver front brake levers, black seat, black rear rack, silver bell near right handlebarPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-69840This registrant does not [...]

Brand: Gary FisherModel: MononaColor:SilverSerial:WTU021C0959CStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-08-14Stolen From: SE 38th Ave & SE Stephens St (backyard of residence)Neighborhood: RichmondOwner: Gene MerrillOwnerEmail: gene@personaltelco.netDescription: Silver Men's Gary Fisher Monona, mountain bike style, street tires. No accessories other than mount for U-lock.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-154409This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

View of SE Division where a fatal collision occurred last week. Note SE 87th in the upper left hand corner.

Casey Martell of Rose Pedals Pedicabs gives a few kids a free ride during the Alberta Street Fair on Saturday.(Photos © J. Maus)

[Publisher's note: Thanks to the non-profit Community Vision and their annual Harvest Century (October 8th) for support of the Monday Roundup! - JM.]
Here's the bike news from around the world that caught my eye this week:
- The ban on bicycling in the casino town of Black Hawk, Colorado is now headed to that state's Supreme [...]

Year: 2009Brand: NovaraModel: DivanoColor:RedSize:48 CmSerial: U91K1-7220Stolen in Seattle, WA 98146Stolen:2011-08-13Stolen From: Portland, OreOwner: Danita DunlapOwnerEmail: dunlaptoolanddie@comcast.netDescription: Red 2009 Novara Divano, Bike lock cut and bike stolen from the original owner while visiting Portland.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike