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 8th
TV Highway Corridor Plan Open House
4:00-7:00 p.m. Hillsboro Civic Center (150 E Main St, Hillsboro)
ODOT is considering rebuilding the Tualatin Valley Highway, either as a 6 lane freeway or a [...]

Year: 2011Brand: Mercier (no decals)Model: N/A (no decals)Color:BlackSize:52cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-08Stolen From: THE GAINSBORO BUILDING, 1809 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD. #204Neighborhood: HAWTHORNEOwner: Anthony HernandezOwnerEmail: anthony2814@gmail.comReward: YESDescription: BLACK, 52CM CHROMO FRAME (NO BRAND/MODEL DECALS)
BLACK AEROSPOKE REAR TRACK WHEEL
BLACK SRAM CRANKS
MKS PEDALS
BLACK WRAPS
BLACK SPECIALIZED SADDLEPolice record with: PORTLAND PDPolice reference#: 11-156312This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

West End Bikes on SW Stark and 11th is one of several shopsthat has been broken into this past week.(Photo © J. Maus)

A thief who has (nearly) mastered the ability to remove large windows without breaking them has hit several bike shops and other businesses in the past week.
A total of six businesses (including [...]

Year: 1988Brand: PeugotModel: VersaillesColor:TealSize:58Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-11-5Stolen From: Stolen from Carport in the back of my house.Neighborhood: Sunnyside - SE PortlandOwner: Blaine BartholomewOwnerEmail: blaino12@hotmail.comReward: 100Description: White grips, black rear rack, black fenders. Night Rider and Tom's stickers on rear rack.Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Traffic on Skyline Blvd.(Photo © J. Maus)

Tomorrow night the Skyline Ridge neighborhood association is hosting a community forum to discuss rural road safety issues. Safely sharing high-speed, narrow, and winding rural roads like Skyline Blvd has been an issue for years; but back in August, the issue reached a boiling point when it became clear [...]

Adams says sidewalk spending commitment is rock-solid.(Photo © J. Maus)

A story in The Oregonian published Friday (and an irresponsible Tweet by BikePortland) might have you thinking that Mayor Sam Adams — grappling with a tight budget at the Bureau of Transportation — has broken a promise to invest in sidewalks in East and Southwest Portland. [...]

Just 'Mo' and go. (Note the mo tag on the seatpost.)(Photo: Mo)

A reader tipped me off to a new urban mobility concept recently launched in Munich that is really blowing my mind... Or should I say "mo"-ing my mind?
Introducing "mo" (short for mobility); a system that hopes to someday integrate bike-sharing, car-sharing, and transit access [...]

Detail of new sign that will be posted at entrance to Waud Bluff Trail.

Next Tuesday, officials from the City of Portland Parks and Recreation bureau will join community leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Waud Bluff Trail; a short, paved path that will connect North Portland and Swan Island near the University of Portland.
After [...]

By now you've probably heard about peer-to-peer carsharing; but what about the same concept for bikes?
The State of Oregon passed a law back in June (HB 3149) that makes it easier for private citizens to rent/share their cars with others. The law goes into effect in January and companies like Getaround Inc. are already testing [...]

BBC journalist interviews Zoobomber and PPB spokesman downtown.

The esteemed British Broadcast Corporation has turned its lens on Zoobombing. The beloved Portland institution is the focus of a recent BBC "Close-up" segment.
The short piece offers classic footage that is hilarious (in a good way). It features a serious journalist interviewing Zoobomb's "Handsome" Dave and Portland Police [...]

US DOT Sec Ray LaHood: Well, maybe it's not the end of "favoring motorized transportation" just yet.(Photo: J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- Enrique Penalosa has lost his bid for re-election as Mayor of Bogota, Colombia. Penalosa is widely hailed for his work in making Bogota more biking and walking [...]

Year: 1976Brand: RaleighModel: Grand PrixColor:BlackSize:21Serial:GK408510Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-10-22Stolen From: Midtown Apts, 17th & NE DavisNeighborhood: KernsOwner: Lucas YoderOwnerEmail: lmyoder@yahoo.comDescription: UPDATE INFO FOR ALREADY LISTED BIKE.
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 [...]

Year: 2009Brand: ScattanteModel: R330Color:BlackSize:RedPhoto: http://www.performancebike.com/reviews/performance/power/pwr/product-reviews/Specials/Weekly-Specials/End-of-Summer-Road-Bikes-at-Great-Prices/SCATTANTE/p/30__1701-Scattante-R-330-Road-Bike.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97207Stolen:2011-11-06Stolen From: PSU CAMPUS: Parked/locked in bike racks between Cramer and Smith Hall (SW Montgomery).Neighborhood: PSU CAMPUSOwner: Vincent AguasOwnerEmail: vincent.aguas@gmail.comReward: http://www.performancebike.com/reviews/performance/power/pwr/product-reviews/Specials/Weekly-Specials/End-of-Summer-Road-Bikes-at-Great-Prices/SCATTANTE/p/30__1701-Scattante-R-330-Road-Bike.htmlDescription:
My bike was stolen this evening at Portland State University campus between Cramer and Smith Hall. The bike is in excellent condition as I rarely rode it. [...]

Year: 2003Brand: BianchiModel: Auto MilanoColor:GreyStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-11-06Stolen From: 3435 SE 13th ave.Neighborhood: BrooklynOwner: Joseph VaughtOwnerEmail: josvaught@gmail.comDescription: “Café Racer” sticker on frame. Shifts by buttons on handelbars. Full fenders, flashing light on seat, & speed internal Nexus shifting.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-156277This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: FujiModel: Mountain bike hybridColor:White & blackSize:MediumPhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68730171@N08/6319582226Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-11-5Stolen From: Stolen from a bike rack next to Counter Media on SW Oak (downtown). It was locked to the rack with a thick Kryptonite cable lock.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Natalie BakerOwnerEmail: natalie.x.baker@gmail.comReward: $20Description: This is a hand-painted bike covered in intricate black & white designs, [...]

Brand: TrekModel: 7.1Color:BlackSerial:WTU261C3127DStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-11-02Stolen From: NE Portland near 82nd and GlisanOwner: Luty AlexOwnerEmail: Aluty1982@gmail.comDescription: Front and rear fenders, wheels don't have quick release (I replaced with locking pins)Police record with: Portland policeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Stolen in 97206, OR Stolen:2011-11-5Stolen From: SE Powell and 64th, on the railing next to Undefeated Sports Bar.Neighborhood: South TaborOwner: David GarmonOwnerEmail: sarapickles@gmail.comDescription: It was both the front and rear rims/tires stolen off my Bianchi Pista. The front rim is a Globe with a grey tire and had just gotten a flat. The [...]

Year: 1980Brand: De RosaModel: ProfessionalColor:RedSize:54cm-ishStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-11-04Stolen From: World Trade Center Building 1 in downtown Portland--SW 2nd and Salmon.Neighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Andrew MasonOwnerEmail: andymoerke@gmail.comReward: $200Description: Columbus SL Sticker, Yellow in "De Rosa" lettering, Diamond shaped chainstays with chrome on drive side, chrome at top of fork, black Selle italia seat, black handlebar tape.Police [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SurlyModel: SteamrollerColor:Cream/BlackSize:53Serial:M8127709Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-11-05Stolen From: Hollywood Farmers Market, Grocery outlet parking lot, Hollywood District, NE 44th Ave & NE Hancock.Neighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Ethan MakarowskiOwnerEmail: ewmakaro@hotmail.comReward: $50Description: Plain, unmodified cream Surly Steamroller with black components (black rims, black handlebars with black grip wrap, black crank, etc). Single speed. Front and rear brakes.Police record [...]

Year: 2009Brand: Mongoose Mountain BikeModel: 21-speed swinglink shockColor:Black/silverSize:full sizeStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-4Stolen From: Stolen from a bike rack in front of my workplace. 6th & Salmon SubwayNeighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Anthony VanPattenOwnerEmail: Anthony.Vanpatten@yahoo.comDescription: Silver and Black, extra cushion on the seat, bag rack on the back, zip pouch under the seat, radiant bike light on [...]