After a long search, the BTA has finally found a new home.
Their current digs (at SW 12th and Morrison) are cozy but cramped and the new space (at 1979 SW 5th) will give the growing BTA staff, “more space, private offices and better conference and work areas.”
And, in true Portland fashion, they’re hoping to move most of their stuff via bike power. According to director Evan Manvel,
Judging from what I’ve read and heard recently, it seems like ODOT might actually be walking the walk in making an effort to improve their relationship with the bike community.
First, I reported about Charles Sciscione’s desire to “make amends” with the bike community after the fallout surrounding the St. Johns Bridge.
Then, this morning I had a nice talk with one of ODOT’s local managers, Joyce Felton. One of her projects is doling out cash and choosing “community enhancement” projects as part of ODOT’s big Delta Park to Lombard I-5 widening project.
Earlier this month, citizens, community groups, and city employees came together to raise awareness of traffic safety issues at the intersection of NW 9th and Lovejoy (more background here).
I’ve published a report and photos at IShareTheRoad.com.
IShareTheRoad.com is a new site I’m working on for the City of Portland as part of their ongoing Share the Road campaign.
Dang. This is way late but the public hearing for SK Northwest is today at 1:30 at the Bureau of Development Services (1900 SW 4th Ave, 3rd floor).
To refresh your memory, SK Northwest is the company that is in escrow on a property just south of OMSI on the riverfront. They want to be exempt from allowing public trail access across their property. The city of Portland denied their application (in part after receiving 125 letters in opposition from the public). SK Northwest then appealed the decision.
The public hearing today will hear from both sides and I imagine there will plenty of lawyers in attendance. If you’re downtown and can sneak away, it might be interesting.
White Cannondale Road Bike
Stolen at PSU on July 28th.
14inch
Bar handle
Bianchi seat
Black logo
Thank you.
contact:
twinkleotters
@
yahoo.co.jp
Stolen: ’06 LeMond Sarthe
Early Sunday morning, August 6, 2006.
From my home in Beaverton.
It is 55 cm, black with yellow LeMond graphic. Vin #WL3340413.
Looks just like this:http://2006.lemondbikes.com/2006_bikes/sarthe.shtml
Thanks for your help,
Brett
tel – 503-810-6617
Red Giant 1993
collabsible black rear baskets
chrome back rack
gel comfort seat
Locked up with cable lock at Lloyd Center at near Sears on the bottom level
around noon on Monday 8/14. Was in the mall no more than 15 minutes. There
was a sketchy hispanic male hovering near the bikes before I went in,
checking them out from a distance of 15-20 feet. He was probably the one,
although I have absolutely no proof.
Thanks, Lars P
larsinmexico
@
hotmail.
com
I had my bike stolen on Sunday, after Bridge Pedal.
I had my bike chained up to the Fire Dept. fence next to Saturday Market. It was stolen between 12 and 2 by someone with bolt cutters. It was cable locked to the fence as the inside bike of 3 bikes. I had u-locked the outer 2 bikes. The hasp was cut.
My bike is Red with yellow decals, Cannondale. It is a Volvo edition.
It has pale Red anodized aluminum pedal cranks. I has a yellow Scwinn computer on the handlebars. Also on the handlebar is a brass onion dome bell. It has a plastic yellow bottle cage. It has a rear rack which attaches to the seat post. The mono shock has been replaced by a black twin shock.
They also took a black and gray helmet.
I do not have the registration #.
I bought this bike used and have babied it. I would love to get it back. It has been the best bike I have ever owned.
Thank you,
Vincent Alvarez
The Oregonian reports this morning that the driver of the car that killed Gareth Parker last September has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Gareth was a passionate advocate and tireless volunteer in the Portland bike community. He was struck while riding his bike in Oregon City (here are details of the crash).
For more on Gareth Parker, including remembrances from his family and friends, check out this page.
Vintage Schwinn Cruiser
Original Yellow Paint Job, Silver Fenders, Black Seat, Yellow Dice Valve Stem Caps.
Very distinctive bike.
Great Condition
Stolen last night 8/14/06
Locked on the rack in front of Six Days Co-Op approx 27th NE Alberta Street .
Katie
cholby@
att.net
Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it!
On the Fremont Bridge during Sunday’s Bridge Pedal, PDOT wasn’t the only agency handing out something cool.
TriMet bike guy Kiran Limaye (photo) was proudly passing out this awesome new sticker to promote “multi-modalism.”
Kiran’s been up to all sorts of cool stuff to make TriMet more bikey. I hope to share more of them with you soon.
[*Update: If you want one of these stickers, send your address to bikes[at]trimet[dot]org.]
2004 Novara Buzz 17” stolen in front of Powell’s downtown.
Flat black
Tall riser stem
Converted to triple ring up
Planet bike black fenders
Silver H20 holder and frame pump
Chrome “S” thumb bell (ratchet kind)
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