Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- A three-day outage of Blackberry phone service resulted in a big decrease in traffic crashes in the Middle East - 20% in Dubai and 40% in Abu Dhabi.
- In Seattle, a fatal hit-and-run back in July is being called just another "tragic accident". KIRO-TV [...]

Year: ?Brand: ElectraModel: TownieColor:blueStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-16Stolen From: Stolen from in front of The Backspace cafe on 5th and couch.Neighborhood: downtownOwner: nico jeffriesOwnerEmail: info@missnicobella.comReward: yesDescription: Large frame cruiser has small cargo rack over back fender with a broken green bungee cord tangled in it.Police record with: ppbPolice reference#: t11007397This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Year: 2004Brand: Gary FisherModel: UtopiaColor:Silver/SilverSize:17.5Serial: WW2205935Stolen in , OR Stolen:2011-10-16Stolen From: SellwoodNeighborhood: SellwoodOwner: MaRK HeizerOwnerEmail: mark.r.heizer@gmail.comDescription: Front mounted green iBert kids seat Silver/Gray-Silver Women's Made in USA frame. Bike Gallery stickerPolice record with: Not yetThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2003Brand: SpecializedModel: XR CompColor:silverSize:26"Serial: P3EB30301Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-10-15Stolen From: out of garage in SellwoodNeighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Mark HeizerOwnerEmail: mark.r.heizer@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Men's Silver Specialized with front and rear disc. Mt. Hdwre panieres, River City stickerThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2011Brand: La JollaModel: CruiserColor:girls 24""Size:pinkSerial: 001675192441Photo: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=la+jolla+cruiser+pink&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1680&bih=926&tbm=isch&tbnid=8-ZW9OXN3fmcJM:&imgrefurl=http://milo.com/24-girls-next-la-jolla-cruiser&docid=ORA_IpYYKWe4TM&imgurl=http://imagethumbnails.milo.com/000/910/647/290/910897_2895647_290.jpg&w=290&h=186&ei=vUObTtHzB8fSiAKl6bDDBw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=241&sig=117200481453270236412&page=1&tbnh=110&tbnw=172&start=0&ndsp=43&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:0&tx=82&ty=38Stolen in Portland, OR 97216Stolen:2011-10-15Stolen From: From my house, 9312 SE Lincoln St.Neighborhood: MontavillaOwner: Angela KozlikOwnerEmail: akozlik@pdx.eduDescription: The bike was a girls 24 inch tall dark pink cruiser, i has a basket installed in the front with a number of silk flowers attached to it. (I am not [...]

Year: 1997Brand: BianchiModel: San remoColor:52 cmSerial: 71074926Stolen in Portland, OR 97314Stolen:2011-10-16Stolen From: Se alder St.Neighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Alexandra LeskoOwnerEmail: Alyxlesko@yahoo.comDescription: Campagnolo components- needs maintenance - been in storagePolice record with: PortlandPolice reference#: T1107380This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 80'sBrand: univegaModel: viva touringColor:goldSize:largeSerial: l901655Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-10-15Stolen From: Stole from Newseasons market ConcordiaNeighborhood: ConcordiaOwner: kelsey ramseyOwnerEmail: ramseykp@gmail.comReward: 100Description: road bike with drop handle bars and cork grip tape. 18 speed with one gear in the rear not usable. 16 usable speeds, 18 speeds in all. Shimano rear hub with [...]

Year: 2010Brand: MarinModel: Lucas ValleyColor:Ruby redSize:15"Serial: C629FSB021Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-10-14Stolen From: U of O Portland Center, White Stag Bldg, NW Couch between 1st & 2ndNeighborhood: OLd TownOwner: suzanne zunigaOwnerEmail: suzanne@zuniga-arch.comDescription: Front black cat eye white blinker/light; rear red rectangular light/blinker; reflectorsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1189561This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Brand: TrekModel: JetColor:BlueSize:20" (?) kidsStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-10-14Stolen From: NE Cook and 7thNeighborhood: ElliotOwner: Vicky MedleyOwnerEmail: evmedley@hevanet.comDescription: It was a well used bike, but with a new black seat.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Bibiana McHugh of TriMet gave a special sneak preview of the tool today.(Photo: Michael Andersen)

This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, PDX's 10-minute newsmagazine and wiki for transit commuters.
Already known internationally for its top-notch website and pioneering use of open data, Portland's transit agency is about to take another leap toward making [...]

Job Title
Social Media Specialist
Company/Organization
Community Cycling Center
Job Description
Social Media Specialist Position
About the Community Cycling Center
We believe that a bicycle is a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. The Community Cycling Center is a 501(c) 3 that broadens access to bicycling and its benefits through our hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and neighborhood shop. The [...]

Year: early 2000Brand: TrekModel: 7200Color:silverSize:largeStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-10-14Stolen From: NE Portland, Hollywood Fred Meyer bike rack (cut through the cable lock)Neighborhood: sullivans gulchOwner: Kathy CookeOwnerEmail: kcooke88@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Front and rear fenders, cat eye headlight, rear rack Mountain hdwr., Zion natl. park sticker on seat post,Police record with: not yetThis registrant does not have proof [...]

Carfree SW Ankeny.(Photo © J. Maus)

On Wednesday, the Portland City Council decided to extend the temporary permit for a carfree SW Ankeny Street between SW 2nd and 3rd Avenues through January 31st of next year.
The project is supported by adjacent businesses, who have agreed to pay the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for [...]

"We're in the business of transportation... we are looking at other modes of transportation because not everybody wants to get around in a vehicle and not everyone needs to own a car."— Tom Henderson, GM Media Relations

Last night I got a phone call from General Motors' self-described "PR Guy" Tom Henderson (actual title is Manager, [...]

If all goes well, this will becomea more frequent sight in East Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)

As we shared on Wednesday, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is ready to roll on a set of projects that are likely to give a major jolt to the anemic active transportation network in East Portland.
The draft East Portland in [...]

Like bikes? Need a new job? Two great opportunities have been listed this past week. Check them out via the links below...

SoupCycler — SoupCycle
Mechanic/Sales Person — Lucky 13 Bikes

Year: 199?Brand: SpecializedModel: AllezColor:TealSize:14 or 15 inch frameStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-10-13Stolen From: directly outside of Pine State Biscuits 3640 Southeast Belmont StreetNeighborhood: se belmontOwner: Eva SchifterOwnerEmail: evaschifter@gmail.comReward: $100Description: The bike is Teal with Yellow lettering and purple bar tape. There is a green stripe all around the tires. There is a dent in the [...]

The Springwater at I-205.(Photo © J. Maus)

Far from just a recreational trail, the Springwater Corridor is a vital active transportation route for thousands of Portlanders. Unfortunately, it's also a place many people don't feel safe bicycling through. In the past few weeks I've heard a growing number of concerned citizens who feel like certain sections [...]

Detail of Giant Bicycles response to GM ad.-See it below-

It's been two days since we first shared the "Stop pedaling... Start driving." General Motors ad and the story — and the ad itself — is still getting a lot of attention. GM themselves has responded by saying they'll pull the ad out of rotation, several [...]

Closures start tomorrow (10/14) and last one week. Check the press release below for info:
PGE upgrade work to temporarily affect Springwater Trail
WHAT: Portland General Electric is upgrading electrical equipment along the Springwater Trail that will temporarily affect bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
WHERE: Detours will be in place between SE Bell Ave. at SE Johnson Creek Blvd [...]