Maintenance workers say potholes will get worse, and people on bikes will pay the price.(Photo: Heather Andews)

With massive cuts coming from the Bureau of Transportation, there's one group that is ready to stand up and defend their piece of the pie: maintenance workers. And people who bike should support them, says organizer Erica Askin.
According to [...]

How can we make Williams safer and more pleasant to use?(View looking north on Williams just before N Failing.)(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2012Brand: TrekModel: 700Color:Navy BlueSize:15 inchesSerial: WTU077c5951GPhoto: http://www.dandq.com/prodimg/824%201309011.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-11-15Stolen From: Smith Building Portland State University Broadway StreetNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Lizet MartinezOwnerEmail: lmart2@pdx.eduDescription: Lmart2@pdx.edu
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Dianaolson08@gmail.com
The reflector is on the left side of the bike.Police record with: Campus PolicePolice reference#: 11-0688This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Mark Edlen(Photo: Gerding Edlen)

Did anyone else see this interview with Gerding Edlen CEO Mark Edlen on BlueOregon last week? In it, Edlen talks about the future of Portland and he mentions biking and walking several times.
His comments show that planning for a future where cars play a much more minor role in our transportation [...]

Below is the official transcript of U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer's speech to Metro's Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, November 10, 2011. (See related story here)
I’m looking over the course of the next 11 months to spend a little more time with some of you in some of these areas, because there are some important [...]

Blumenauer: Come together. Right now.(Photo © J. Maus)

United States Congressman Earl Blumenauer spoke during a rare appearance at an influential Metro committee last week, doling out some tough love over the groups' inability to come together around a regional vision for transportation investments. It was a rare showing of straight talk that speaks to a [...]

December 5th!(Photo © J. Maus)

Multnomah County confirmed today that the biking and walking path on the Morrison Bridge will re-open permanently on December 5th. The path has been closed since early June while contractors work to replace the bridge's steel grating due to safety concerns.
The project was supposed to be completed by mid-September but has [...]

Evan Manvel says time is right for political action.(Photo © J. Maus)

Bike. Walk. Vote. — Portland's only political action committee that focuses solely on how candidates stack up on biking and walking issues — is about to awaken after a hiatus in the last election.
The group is planning a re-launch party on December 4th in [...]

Get involved and make a difference.(Photo © J. Maus)

Below are some of the many opportunities to get involved and make a difference on transportation projects and issues throughout our region this week…
Tuesday, November 15th
Adult Bike Riding Class, Part I
PBOT is sponsoring classes to get adults riding bikes. Do you know healthy adults that [...]

Year: 2007Brand: GiantModel: Women'sColor:light blue/silverSize:14"Stolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2011-11-15Stolen From: home driveway, was attached to the car, SW 23rd and KananNeighborhood: HillsdaleOwner: Sarah RosenbergOwnerEmail: sarah.r.rosenberg@gmail.comReward: $150Description: Women's bike, with basket, rear black pannier, attachment in front that holds a light up over the basket, and "Bar Mitts" hand covers over the handlebars. - was attached [...]

Year: 2007Brand: GTColor:XlSize:Florescent green accentsStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-11-14Stolen From: Psu campus, in front of rec center.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Kara HuffOwnerEmail: Fallingshadows@live.comReward: good KarmaDescription: Very unique bike with bright green accents. Wide gel seats. Brand new sorters, shimano black. Stickers (i ride a vehicle for change, put the fun between your legs). Two cup holders (one [...]

Brand: FujiColor:RedStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-15Stolen From: Se 25th and Main dead end apt 5 plex. Bike was in front yardNeighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Mary LujanOwnerEmail: feepofreak@hotmail.comReward: $50Description: Red Fuji with tribal design on top bar, "akuma ink" sticker on bottom bar. Has T handlebars and magnet spoke lights. Stolen with a ulock and cable lock attached.This [...]

Year: 2005Brand: Circle A CyclesModel: CustomColor:Dark Blue/Black with red leterringStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-11-14Stolen From: Stark and 12th in SENeighborhood: by the Washington High SchoolOwner: Paul Messersmith-GlavinOwnerEmail: pglavin@mindspring.comReward: $500Description: Custom made Circle A Cycles; dark navy blue/black with red lettering (says "The Lara Lee" "PG" on the stem, and a circle A medallion on the [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KHSModel: FLIGHTColor:BLUESize:ROADStolen in PORTLAND, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-13Stolen From: PORCHNeighborhood: BELMONTOwner: ROB PITTOwnerEmail: ROB2BREAD@YAHOO.COMDescription: MY BIKE IS A BLUE KHS FLIGHT/ ROAD BIKE.
I HAD JUST REPAIRED A SPOKE ON THE REAR WHEEL AND THERE IS SOME DUCT TAPE ON THE SPOKES . IT WAS STOLEN FROM MY PORCH ON THE NIGHT OF 11-13 / OR [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: Rock HopperColor:Sky BlueSize:17Serial:P6FR30250Stolen in Portland, OR 97229Stolen:2011-11-12Stolen From: Stolen from my garage. Chapin Drive, near cross road of Miller Road and Thompson Road.Neighborhood: Forest HeightsOwner: Sarah DiachokOwnerEmail: sdiachok@yahoo.comDescription: Brown Seat. Shocks on the front tire. Has a sticker in the front that says "La Femme".Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Movie Premier - From the Inside Out
November 19th 2011
6:00/8:30
Details:
We are premiering the Coastal Crew’s latest movie on November 19th at the Clinton St. Theater.
Trailer can be viewed here
All ages show doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $5.
Over 21 show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are $10 and include beer.
Tickets are available at the Fat [...]

Russ Roca(Photo: Laura Crawford)

Bike tourer, photographer, foodie, train lover, journalist, artist, and advocate Russ Roca has recently launched a line of t-shirts. Like his varied interests, the shirts have many themes. They also have a mission — to help fund he and his partner Laura Crawford's upcoming bike adventure and their ongoing Path Less Pedaled [...]

Mia Birk(Photo © J. Maus)

Author and CEO Mia Birk presented her book, Joy Ride, to the Vancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) on Wednesday at the new downtown Vancouver library.
Introduced by Portland’s own Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie, Birk informed the crowd of about 60 VBC members that Portland’s famous bicycling atmosphere didn't happen overnight.

Year: 1970Brand: TrekModel: 720 touringColor:Dark BlueSize:58 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-12Stolen From: corner of SE 22nd and Ash.Neighborhood: close-in burnside / SE portlandOwner: siri khalsaOwnerEmail: sirimandir@gmail.comReward: $75Description: Dark Blue 70's Trek 720 touring bike. paint chipping & light rust on top tube. Shimano components except for rear derailleur. black fenders, bar tape.Police record with: Portland [...]

Voodoo's Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson gives the new trike a try in front of his Old Town location.(Photos: Ryan Hashagen)