Aftermath of a collision on SW Canyon Road thismorning.(Photo: Beaverton PD)

A collision this morning in Beaverton at around 8:30 am sent a woman to the hospital with what police describe as possible head injuries.
The collision occured at the intersection of SW Canyon Road and SW 110th (map).
A Beaverton Police Department statement said that witnesses saw [...]

Year: 2011Brand: GMCModel: DenaliColor:Yellow/BlackSize:700cPhoto: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0q_XT_vZXlNEeDCr3w9hhU8Z5WlP30ParRGu1VCFVGEa_XKBCywStolen in Portland, OR 97230Stolen:2011-10-19Stolen From: Fremont Village Condominiums at NE 162nd and Sandy Blvd.Neighborhood: Wilkes EastOwner: Meaghan HumphreyOwnerEmail: mnphumphrey@gmail.comReward: 30Description: This is the exact bike seen in this add: http://www.walmart.com/ip/700C-GMC-Denali-Men-s-Road-Bike/12080282. Frame size: 22.5" (57.5cm)
Handlebars: Road race-style drop handlebars
Gearing: 21-speed Shimano drive train with easy-twist shifting
Brakes: Powerful alloy side-pull [...]

Year: 2003Brand: KleinModel: Q-Carbon RaceColor:Chameleon: Green to PurpleSize:61 cmSerial: WTU059T8068V & 4458U053T511322Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-17Stolen From: Stolen from SE Grand & Morrison Bridge area, in Portland.Neighborhood: Lower SEOwner: Mark MandigoOwnerEmail: silver635@gmail.comReward: I will do anything I can to help you , genuinly sincere.Description: My bike is very unique with [...]

Stop sign at Ladd Circle.(Photo © J. Maus)

Ladd Circle has been a thorn in the side of neighbors, vehicle operators, and the City of Portland for years. The circle — which happens to sit on one of the most heavily traveled bicycle corridors in Portland — has stop signs at every entry; but they're notoriously [...]

One of the few paved segments of the corridor on Swan Island.(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland is ready to start the public process on the North Portland Willamette Greenway Trail, a shared-use path that will someday extend the Eastbank Esplanade 10 miles — all the way to the St. Johns Bridge.
Citizen activists first [...]

Year: 2011Brand: CannondaleModel: Quick 1 FeminineColor:SilbverSize:MSerial: XM04110Photo: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/images/products/zoom/1289502109-53681600.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-16Stolen From: My garage in inner SE Portland.Neighborhood: SE PortlandOwner: Brian ParkerOwnerEmail: brian@simplybrianp.comReward: Yes - considerableDescription: Silver/Black/White bike with bike rack on the back.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-90176This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

On the road from Dallas to Kansas City.(Photo courtesy of Dave Weber)

You could ride from Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles, California but you still wouldn't travel as many miles as Dave Weber rode his bike in September. Even adding a detour along Highway 101 from Sacramento to Bakersfield would give you fewer than the [...]

The week ahead in advocacy and wonkery...
Tuesday, October 18th
Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
(7:00 - 9:00 pm, Pettygrove Room, City Hall)
The PAC is the walking-focused cousin of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The public is welcomed, though public comment is limited. Expect about a dozen committee members, Pedestrian Coordinator April Bertelsen, and some members of the public. You [...]

Year: 1995Brand: RedlineModel: ConquestColor:BlackSize:56 / 58Stolen in Portland, OR 97207Stolen:2011-10-18Stolen From: Portland State - By Outdoor ProgramNeighborhood: University DistrictOwner: Alex AccettaOwnerEmail: alexaccetta@hotmail.comReward: YesDescription: Redline Conquest cross bike. Rear fender only. Team Beer and Oregon Disability Sports stickers. 6 Years old at least and rubbed off paint. SRAM Rival cranks. Shimano 105. Red bar tape. [...]

Year: 1993Brand: KHSModel: Montana CompColor:Blue/Pink Wht/Ylw letteringSize:21 incchPhoto: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=khs+montana+comp&hl=en&biw=1104&bih=490&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=FoEQGsyI2R0SDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.eandsweb.com/cgi-bin/bikes.cgi%3Fbike%3DKHSMontana%2520Team&docid=6MvAbLn8oR8xRM&imgurl=http://www.eandsweb.com/bikes/pics/khsteam/111_1189.JPG&w=1024&h=768&ei=OMqcToHLB-SQiAL39JnLCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=550&vpy=149&dur=1440&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=87&ty=128&sig=113421106608941071404&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=207&start=0&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-17Stolen From: 12th and Stark SENeighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Bruce JonesOwnerEmail: bruce.c.jones1@gmail.comReward: Yes, based on condition.Description: Please call 269 330-0670 if found.
Rock Shox forks. Grey with Black.
Handlebars non stock, (lgt brown) copper metal color. Straight handlebars with extended metal grips [...]

Year: 2010Brand: CurrenteModel: FocusColor:GREYSize:MEDIUMSerial: HS973194Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-16Stolen From: GARAGENeighborhood: ALAMEDAOwner: Rambo HalpernOwnerEmail: rambosmail@yahoo.comReward: YESDescription: SHIMANO PD-A530
PB LIGHT SETPolice record with: PORTLAND PDPolice reference#: 11-90067This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: CurrieModel: Izip ZumaColor:Blue and WhiteSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-15Stolen From: My GarageNeighborhood: AlamedaOwner: Rambo HalpernOwnerEmail: rambosmail@yahoo.comReward: YesDescription: Blue and White Currie Izip. It may be misaligned or bent forks so when you ride with no hands there is a real wobble that gets worse and worse fast.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Brand: RossModel: Gran TourColor:GoldSize:smSerial: 0480964051Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-14Stolen From: backyard close to Mallory Ave. and Skidmore StreetNeighborhood: KingOwnerEmail: leuvo@hotmail.comDescription: single speed with blue mustache handlebarsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-90297This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2011Brand: FujiModel: Cyclocross 3.0Color:white/black/silverSize:XS, 50cmSerial: 1f01000480Photo: http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1094122_-1_20000__400318Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-14Stolen From: backyard close to Mallory Ave. and Skidmore StreetNeighborhood: KingOwnerEmail: leuvo@hotmail.comDescription: brand new, no pedalsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-90297This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT planner Denver Igarta and the reasons he cares about livable streets.(Photo © J. Maus)

As a transportation planner at the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Denver Igarta has had a front-row seat to the development of Portland's burgeoning network of low-stress, "neighborhood greenway" streets. Now Igarta will head to Europe to "uncover the secrets of residential [...]

The national transportation advocacy group, Transportation for America will hold a rally at the Sellwood Bridge this Wednesday.
See the media advisory below....

CONTACT:
Chris Rall, 971-230-4745
chris.rall@t4america.org
Media Advisory:
Rally for Jobs and Infrastructure Repair at Sellwood Bridge
WHAT: Labor and consumer rights leaders will speak about the need to put people to work [...]

Bike? Walk? Bus? Metro wants to know more about how you get around.(Photo © J. Maus)

Metro has launched a survey to learn more about how Portlanders get around without a car.
The survey is part of a multi-year effort to create a Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP), a first for Metro. The survey went out [...]

Nope.(Photo © J. Maus)

Scientific American has unearthed an amazing bit of bike history from their archives that shows the popularity of fixed-gear freestyle is nothing new.
In a blog post on Friday, the magazine shared images from an article they ran in 1899 featuring "two well-known trick riders," N.C. Kaufman of Rochester, NY and Lee Richardson [...]

Still from video of Ventura Park pump track in action.- Watch it below -

The new pump track at Ventura Park in East Portland is well on its way to being completed and we've got video proof of how awesome it is.
Since volunteers began slinging shovels and dirt last month, the track has taken shape nicely. [...]

Year: 2006Brand: FeltModel: F75Color:BlackSize:63 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-10-17Stolen From: garage
NE 12th/FremontNeighborhood: SabinOwner: adam christieOwnerEmail: achristie@gmail.comDescription: STOLEN ROAD BIKE
06 Felt F75 - 63cm - black with white lettering & yellow details & black bar
tape
most identifiable mark is a dent on the top tube (visible from top/left)
105 components
vdo wireless computer speed/cadence
fizik arione saddle
mavic cpx 22 wheels [...]