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Location: Salmon Street Fountain (between Hawthorne and Morrison Bridges)
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Spurred on by the recent string of traffic collisions resulting in cyclists’ deaths and injuries, we are making an appeal to all levels of our government and law enforcement, to the media, and to all citizens who share the roads, to come together and work for a positive change in our communities and in the streets.
Location: City Hall – 1221 SW 4th Ave.
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Spurred on by the recent string of traffic collisions resulting in cyclists’ deaths and injuries, we are making an appeal to all levels of our government and law enforcement, to the media, and to all citizens who share the roads, to come together and work for a positive change in our communities and in the streets.
Our concerns:
* The high toll of law-abiding cyclists killed and injured in traffic collisions in recent months.
* The bias displayed by certain elements in our law enforcement community, when responding or reporting on car-bike collisions.
* The apparent lack of accountability for motorists who cause car-bike collisions resulting in injury or death.
* The “bikes vs. cars” rethoric used in certain media to frame the recent string of cyclist fatalities.
* The frustration shared by many regarding the current state of traffic safety education and road facilities that perpetuate misunderstandings, confusion, friction, and rage.
Light yellow comfort bike with a bell and rear fender
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The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), which has “exclusive jurisdiction to review all governmental land use decisions”, has issued an opinion on the SK Northwest case.
Their decision (dated November 8th) to “remand” the case means it will now be sent back to the City of Portland for further review.
(You can view a PDF of the 24-page opinion here.)
After their development proposal was denied by the Portland Hearings Officer back in July, the owner of the riverfront parcel, Wayne Kingsley, and SK Northwest’s Shawn Karambelas, appealed the decision to the LUBA.
I hope you plan to join us for the third annual BikeCraft this Thursday night (11/15). The assemblage of cycle-inspired artists is something you just won’t get to experience anywhere else.
BikeCraft is on the same night as PDOT’s See and Be Seen Bike Light Parade and there will be a ride going from the end of that event over to the Lucky Lab NW. We’ll be waiting for you!
Here are some exciting, recent additions to the list of Portlanders who will display their wares:
I had symbolic experience on my way into work today. Symbolic of a major barrier we (as people who use bicycles as our primary form of transportation) face in bringing the primarily motor-vehicle-driving public under our tent.
This barrier is some cyclist’s attitude toward traffic laws, and their response to other cyclists when that attitude is called out. Here’s what happened…
I was riding south down the hill from Mississippi Street and I had crossed one lane of N. Interstate Ave. I was on the MAX platform waiting for a chance to cross. A TriMet bus stopped and waved me through. I continued on down the road at then we both (me and the bus) stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of N. Albina and Interstate.
Nearly a month passed since we lost Brett Jarolimek, but signs of his life and actions spurred by his passing continue.
The Bike Gallery (where Brett worked) has established a memorial fund in his honor. The fund will,
“support the cause of bicycle safety through strategic partnerships and direct support of projects intended to 1) enhance motorist awareness and education, 2) enhance the awareness, visibility and education of bicyclists, and 3) enable bicycle safety infrastructure projects on a selected basis. This will include funding of grassroots projects initiated by individuals in the community.”
Last Friday at City Hall, Commissioner Sam Adams hosted a meeting to discuss the enforcement issues that have caused frustration and outrage in the bike community and a public relations crisis for the Police Bureau.
At the table were representatives from the Police Bureau including both Chief Sizer and Assistant Chief Lynnae Berg, along with Traffic Division Captain Vince Jarmer. Also around the table were top staffers from Adams’ office, the Mayor’s office (the Mayor himself did not attend), City Attorney Dave Worboril, Multnomah County DA Chuck Sparks, Scott Bricker and Karl Rohde from the BTA, city traffic engineer Rob Burchfield, lawyer Mark Ginsberg, PDOT traffic safety guru Greg Raisman, City bike coordinator Roger Geller, and others.
I still can’t decide what was more impressive at yesterday’s Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show; the crowds or the builders.
One of the event organizers, Austin Ramsland, says that over 1,800 people attended the show. They were treated to an unprecedented display of building prowess from well over 20 Oregon-based builders. It was a show of talent and enthusiasm for bikes that many of us knew existed, but to see and feel it all in one room was simply breathtaking.
Aluminum Frame, Terry Saddle, Bontrager Wheels, Shimano 105 components, Triple chainring, Bontrager Race fork
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Novara Pulse small frame road bike purchased from REI. Cateye 3 led opticube on the front. May have several chaquita banana stickers still on it.
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plastic toe clips
water bottle holder
black and gray
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