Someone has posted this map and a series of stencils on the pavement to help riders find their way onto and over the I-5 bridge.(Photo: Beck)

A laminated map and stencil markings have mysteriously appeared on the shared-use paths leading up to the I-5 bridge. We haven't figured out who's behind them, but several people say [...]

Year: 2008Brand: FeltModel: cafeColor:champagneSize:silverPhoto: http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012/Cafe/Cafe-Series/Caf--7-Womens.aspxStolen in PORTLAND, OR 97232Stolen:2011-10-23Stolen From: Bike rack at 7th and NE couchNeighborhood: Kerns?Owner: amalie robertsOwnerEmail: amaliear@yahoo.comReward: yesDescription: champagne colored Felt cafe bike with basket, back rack and a coffee cup holder.Police record with: Portland policePolice reference#: t11007688This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

New arm bands being given away by ODOT to help remedy uptick in fatalities.(Photo: ODOT)

As reported by The Oregonian this morning, the Oregon Department of Transportation has launched a traffic safety campaign. Under the 'See and be seen' banner, ODOT's effort is aimed squarely at what they see as a major problem on Oregon's roads [...]

Year: 2006Brand: TREKModel: Madone 5.2Color:58"Size:Dark BlueSerial: WL3361479Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/theft2.jpg/Stolen in PDX, OR 97208Stolen:2011-10-23Stolen From: Stolen on Sunday, October 23rd in front of Ground Control Arcade at 3:10pm.
511 NW Couch St.Neighborhood: Old TownOwner: Justin HaysOwnerEmail: justin.hays@nike.comReward: Please Email for detailsDescription: The Bike stolen is a 2006 TREK Madone 5.2. SIZE 58. Serial Number WL3361479. The bike has [...]

Screenshot from Canning's website.

Ever wanted to be involved with the creation of a bike film? Now's your chance. Filmmakers Liz Canning and Travis Wittwer are both working on bike film projects and they're both looking for your help.
Ms. Canning is making (R)evolutions Per Minute, a documentary about the explosion of cargo biking in America. What [...]

Want to get involved this week? Here's how.
Tonight! October 24th
CRC EIS Public Comments due
Send to feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org by midnight on Monday. EIS Link. Speak up or assume that your elected officials think you love this five mile, 10-20 lane freeway expansion megaproject.
Workshop: Bike Safety on Highway 43
5:30 – 7:00pm
Lakewood Center for the Arts (368 [...]

Mandatory helmet laws say the little guy should wear one.(Photos © J. Maus)

After reading about the helmet survey launched by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance last week, I wanted to share a cautionary tale about helmet laws. I live in Vancouver, Washington where we've been living with a mandatory, all-ages helmet law since 2008.
If you're [...]

Check out more details in the press release below from PBOT:

NEWS ADVISORY
Crosswalk enforcement with Police is Wed. at W Burnside, NW 20th
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Bureau of Transportation announced a crosswalk enforcement event for Wednesday, October 26, to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and traffic law.
The enforcement will take place [...]

After getting lots of negative feedback about an ad running on college campuses that said "Stop pedaling... start driving," General Motors apologized and said they planned to stop the campaign. Apparently they're still working on taking the ads down...
Reader Chris T. wrote us from the campus of Colorado University in Boulder with a picture of [...]

Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- A local ordinance in the small town of Hull, Wisconsin has been widely misinterpreted as a bike ban says the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. But the story spread so quickly that it even reached The Onion, where it's fodder for this headline, Town Seeks to [...]

Year: 2007Brand: Brooks/Redline/AlexColor:BlackSize:29erStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-10-22Stolen From: The stolen parts were removed from my bike that was locked up in the secure bike storage area in the basement of my apartment buildingNeighborhood: NW 23rd AveOwner: James McGrathOwnerEmail: mcgrathmedia@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Black Brooks B-17 seat
Redline hubs/Alex DM19 rims/Kenda tires 29er wheelsetPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Year: 2011Brand: GTModel: Aggressor 1.0Color:whiteSize:largeSerial:snmng11a591063Stolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2011-10-23Stolen From: In front of Kells Bar in downtown portland.Neighborhood: Downtown portlandOwner: Jim SundOwnerEmail: jimcsund@hotmail.comDescription: Mountain bikeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: Gary FisherModel: city commuterColor:SilverSize:small ladiesStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-23Stolen From: Rodney and Jarrett
from locked garageNeighborhood: PiedmontOwner: John ShepskiOwnerEmail: shepskij@msn.comDescription: Silver ladies gary fisher commuter bike. Metal fenders, panier rack, some road rashPolice record with: Portland PD

Year: ~2000Brand: TrekModel: 1100Color:BlackSize:med/largeStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-23Stolen From: Rodney and Jarret
from locked garageNeighborhood: PiedmontOwner: John ShepskiOwnerEmail: shepskij@msn.comDescription: Mens Trek 1100, peeling handlebar tape, black metal trek rack, speedometerPolice record with: Portland PDThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: MiyataColor:OrangeSize:52 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-22Stolen From: In front of the Alberta Rose theater on 30th and Alberta.Neighborhood: AlbertaOwner: Anna CampbellOwnerEmail: annamcampbell@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Miyata frame powder coat painted orange with shimano 105s added to it. The rear brake is on backwards to fit the frame. Black handlebars.This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: 3700Color:green/greySize:26"Serial: C94FK895Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-10-22Stolen From: Francis Park ApartmentsOwner: Gregory SlyOwnerEmail: ggyl.sly@gmail.comDescription: on the handle bars there's a bell, also there are mounts for the computer, and headlamp. The gear shifters have no face coverings. On the front wheel is the sensor for the computer. the seat post has a red [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TREKModel: 3700Color:21Size:PEA GREENSerial:C94FK895Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97202Stolen:2011-10-22Stolen From: 34TH SE POWELLOwner: DANIELLE` TOMICICHOwnerEmail: DAE538@GMAIL.COMDescription: I HAD A 2006 TREK 3700 MOUNTAIN BIKE. IT WAS SILVER THAT FADED INTO A PEA GREEN COLOR. I DID NOT HAVE ANY ATTACHMENTS. NO FENDERS, LIGHT, ECT....Police reference#: 1192098This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1974Brand: RaleighColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-10-21Stolen From: Midtown Apts, 17th & NE DavisNeighborhood: KernsOwner: Lucas YoderOwnerEmail: lmyoder@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: Black frame, red handlebar tape, silver painted chain shrouds. Gooseneck handlebars, front Simplex derailleur, rear Shimano derailleur. Shimano crank. Skinny old bike seat, has a broken tag on the back that says "MKIV" [...]

Brand: NorcoModel: HeartColor:blackSize:mensStolen in Salem, OR 97301Stolen:2011-10-21Stolen From: garage off of Market St.Neighborhood: northeast SalemOwner: J. SwansonOwnerEmail: jbs271@psu.eduReward: $250Description: black single-speed Norco Heart with white rims, a rack, and a bottle holderThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: GiantModel: mountain bikeColor:blueStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-10-19Stolen From: Irvington Garden Apartments - NE 15th and NE HancockNeighborhood: NE- Lloyd Center/IrvingtonOwner: Deb WechselblattOwnerEmail: dwechsel@gmail.comReward: NegotiableDescription: Bike was a Giant brand mountain bike. It was blue with gray and white accents. The handlebars were green with yellow specs on them. The seat had a picture of [...]