Bike was stolen from a park Wednesday night and its most distinguishing features were its bright color pink moustache handlebars black carbon fiber fork and mismatching wheels
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Month: August 2007
Success of Parisian bike-sharing system bodes well for Portland
After nearly a month since the launch of their ambitious “Velib” bike-sharing program, the city of Paris has been transformed by two-wheeled transit.
An article published today in the Times of London states that in the first three weeks, the bikes were borrowed a whopping 1.2 million times.
With Portland considering a similar program, the success in Paris will give Commissioner Sam Adams’ “Red Bike” idea even more momentum.
Here’s more from the story in the Times:
Familar face at the CCC moves on
Gabe Graff at the CCC.
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(File photo)
Gabe Graff started working at the Community Cycling Center (CCC) over two years ago. That may not seem like long, but given the expansive changes the organization has gone through in that time, Graff could be considered a well-worn veteran.
Later this month, his tour of duty in the trenches of Portland’s bike community will come to an end when he leaves the CCC for another adventure: teaching English to fourth-graders in Honduras.
During his tenure at the non-profit, 25 year-old Graff says he has gained more skills and experiences than he ever expected. He was hired as part-time, seasonal help and worked his way up to Program Director.
The Ditty Bops
The bike riding, singing-songwriting duo of Abby and Amanda.
@ Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, 8 pm, $13.50
Portland Zine Symposium
Check out all the latest bikey zines!
@ PSU’s Smith Memorial Center, 1825 SW Broadway,
Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm,
Stolen Trek 7000
Mountain Bike with Yellow Judy Rock Shocks, I think Shimano Derailers (changed them out last year)very good condition. Stolen from open attached garage.
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Stolen Specialized Hardrock
No Suspension, scratched on downtube, Univ of Portland sticker on bottom, rack over rear tire,
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New bike map first to unite Portland and Vancouver in over 100 years
The City of Vancouver is set to unveil a new bike map (cover graphic below) at Bridge Pedal this Sunday. The map is the first to cover local bike routes for both cities since the “Cyclists Road Map of Portland District” was published way back in 1896.
An important note about TriMet’s survey
In light of the attention being given to the TriMet Bikes on MAX survey, I want to encourage everyone to not distribute and complete copies of the on-board survey.
I linked to a PDF of it yesterday solely to present the information, not to encourage folks to print it out and send it in.
An online version of the survey will be posted here next week, but regardless of your feelings about TriMet, please respect that they have established a strategic tracking methodology for this survey that will be undermined if copies of it are reproduced and distributed.
Also, copied surveys will not be counted.
Stay tuned for your chance to weigh in when the online survey is ready next week.
Love it or hate it, it’s Bridge Pedal time!
Bikes rule the city during
Bridge Pedal.
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Bridge Pedal.
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It’s that time of year again when the entire city surrenders to bicycles for the annual Bridge Pedal ride.
This Sunday close to 20,000 people are expected to register for their once-yearly chance to contemplate freeway bridge views undeterred by the noise and risk of motorized vehicles, and to ride free and proud, unfettered by inconvenient traffic laws and the confines of bike lanes.
Call it Critical Mass for soccer moms, or a massive waste of time. Whatever you think, there’s no denying that it is a cycling spectacle like no other.
A closer look at Portland’s Bicycle Parking Fund
[Editor’s note: This article was written by new BikePortland contributor Jessica Roberts.]
Staple racks on SW Fourth Ave.
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(File photo)
Did you park your bike at a rack outside your favorite store or café recently? If so, you might have been using facilities paid for by Portland’s Bicycle Parking Fund.
Created in 2004, the Bicycle Parking Fund is one of several tools being used by the City of Portland to make sure that cyclists have a place to park their bike once they get where they’re going.
Here’s the basic gist of how it works: Every new or renovated building is required to provide a minimum amount of short-term bike parking. The building owner or developer may either meet that requirement by installing bike racks themselves, or by paying into the Fund. Developers must pay into the fund based on how many spaces are required under the code for a development of that size.
Evidence points to shift in TriMet bike policy
[Post updated at 11:33am]
There is mounting evidence that TriMet is considering a shift in their bike policy that may include a rush-hour prohibition of bikes on trains and an increased emphasis on bike parking at stations to encourage cyclists to park-and-ride.
Currently, bicycles are allowed on MAX trains during all hours with some restrictions. For instance, only two-wheeled bicycles are allowed, bikes must be “reasonably clean”, and bikes are not allowed on train cars that are full (read full rules in this PDF).