The NTSB wants to see far fewer of these in cars on U.S. roads.(Photo: Will Vanlue)

Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- Oregon's ban on cellphones use by motor vehicle operators may have been controversial at first, but now even the National Transportation Safety Board says that distracted driving is an epidemic [...]

Year: 2009Brand: ScattanteModel: RomaColor:Dark GreenSize:X-largeSerial: icf7l19694Photo: http://i40.tinypic.com/2569zjq.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2011-12-16Stolen From: South Waterfront, near Riva on the Park apartments.Owner: Peter OrlowskiOwnerEmail: peter_orlowski@hotmail.comDescription: It is a large frame men's road/hybrid bike with a silver SKS rear fender. The bike itself looks oddly large and has a handlebar extension.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11009413This [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SurlyModel: PacerColor:GreenSize:53 - 54cmStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-12-16Stolen From: my backyard :( at my house on NE 30th between Wygant and Going.Neighborhood: Alberta / Concordia?Owner: Lymay iwasakiOwnerEmail: lymay.iwasaki@gmail.comReward: maybe?Description: A green surly pacer with a white saddle and black bullhorn handlebars. 12 speed road bike, has black metal pedals with one [...]

Year: 91Brand: BridgestoneColor:Men'sStolen in 97217, OR Stolen:2011-12-17Stolen From: 9617 N. Seward ave Portland, OregonNeighborhood: North PortlandOwner: Jack MaragliaOwnerEmail: wrestlevania@gmail.comDescription: RED men's Bridgestone bike with ORANGE reflective tape wrapped over 85% of the frame.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A woman waits for the light at NE Lloyd in the new bike lane just installed on NE 12th Ave in the Lloyd District.

Year: early 2000sBrand: BianchiModel: BravaColor:Black w/ Celest logosSize:52Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-12-16Stolen From: Crema Cafe and Bakery- SE Ankeny and 28thNeighborhood: SE Portland. 28th ave. Belmont.Owner: Marla RoachOwnerEmail: mkr36@humboldt.eduDescription: Black Bianchi Brava with teal (celeste)logos and grips, pedals have toe straps, "bike punk" and "eat like you give a damn" stickers.Police record with: Portland PDPolice [...]

Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury (L) smiles as she poses with a check from USDOT Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy Polly Trottenberg at the ground breaking event in Sellwood Riverfront Park this morning.

I can find the Park & Ride,but where's the bike route?!?(Photos: Will Vanlue)

Twice in the last few weeks I've ridden my bike along an unfamiliar route. Both rides were enjoyable; but the key difference was how difficult it was to find my way.
On the first ride, through an area where I've lived and ridden regularly [...]

On NE Lloyd, a man on a bike waits behind a car, despite the new colored bike box and bike lane.

Jim Phillips had to wait six months before he could thank the people who saved his life.(Screen grab from KOIN-TV)

It might sound trite, but Jim Phillips truly is lucky to be alive. Jim, 68, was on the Pioneer Century ride this past summer, enjoying a perfect day in the saddle, when he crashed hard on [...]

Survey says. Give us more!(© BikePortland)

A Metro 'Opt-In' survey on active transportation shows that a majority of respondents from around the region feel it's important to make greater investments in dedicated bicycle infrastructure. The survey, which was answered by 3,865 members of the Opt-In feedback panel, was to help inform in Metro's first ever Active [...]

The long nightmare will be over soon.(Photo: Cindie Olson)

Spirits must be high at Multnomah County's transportation offices this week. Not only are they finally breaking ground on the Sellwood Bridge project, they also announced Tuesday that they received $17.7 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation's TIGER program for the final piece of funding needed [...]

Year: 2010Brand: NorcoModel: Jubei 29erColor:Candy redSize:22inchStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-12-12Stolen From: N. Vancouver and killingsworth from the basement of the bike shop I work in, Cascade Cycling.Neighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Patrick SchreppingOwnerEmail: 971patrick@gmail.comReward: $200Description: This was my 29er that I recently put Schwalbe Big Apples on, It has a full Deore LX drivetrain with integrated flat bar [...]

Year: 2009Brand: Gary FisherModel: AR Super (road bike)Color:Blue & WhiteSize:AdultSerial: 008ST0363DStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-12-12Stolen From: SE 27th & Stark ApartmentsNeighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Michael OwenOwnerEmail: mikeandalice@potlatch.comReward: $50Description: Light blue frame with Gary Fisher logo in white. White taped handlebars with speedometer. Clip-on black fenders and black rack. Tool bag under seat. U-Lock [...]

Year: 1978Brand: MizutaniModel: Super SeraphColor:58cmSize:Chrome/silverStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-12-12Stolen From: N. killingsworth and Vancouver Ave. from the basement of the bike shop I work in, Cascade Cycling.Neighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Patrick SchreppingOwnerEmail: 971patrick@gmail.comReward: $300.00Description: This is my baby, it is a one of a kind bike that I had chrome-plated and had a trailblazer headbadge made for. [...]

A ghost bike for Brett Jarolimek (L) has been removed by ODOT.

Alder Street cycle track near UO.(Photos: Will Vanlue)

During a recent trip to Eugene, I had the pleasure of going for a bike ride with Shane MacRhodes, Program Manager of Eugene Safe Routes to School, and Bob Passaro, publisher of Eugene Bicyclist to see recent improvements in bicycle access around the city.
Despite seeing a lot of [...]

Year: 2001Brand: Gary FisherModel: TarponColor:Black/BlueSerial: SCB0C5640Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-12-15Stolen From: The Brown Apartment complex at SW 14th and Yamhill.Neighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Sam KachelOwnerEmail: luthervespers@gmail.comDescription: It has a black and blue frame.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

(Photos © J. Maus)

It's been a big month for sharing and two new projects in the works are likely to have a major impact on how Portlanders get around.
Last week, a key Metro committee approved $2 million in federal funding that will help start up the Portland Bike Sharing project. Once fully rolled out, Portland's [...]

PBOT Director Tom Miller is juggling two major projects in the Lloyd District.(Photo © J. Maus)

Back on Friday, we shared a major update on the City of Portland's NE Holladay Street project.
Here's a quick rewind: After a stakeholder advisory committee (SAC) spent almost a year debating, refining and compromising a proposal to vastly improve [...]