Month: October 2008
Portlanders get Copenhagenized
of Portlanders on a tour of Copenhagen
last week.
(Photo: Jay Graves.
The recent, Metro-sponsored field trip to Copenhagen and Amsterdam concluded last week. The trip was intended as an inspirational master class on how those two cities have created a safe, efficient, and comfortable bike network that’s used by well over 30% of their residents (of all ages) on a daily basis.
Planning Bureau unveils design concepts for 7 Corners intersection
the creation of a new public plaza at
the end of Ladd Ave.
As I reported last month, the Office of Transportation and the Bureau of Planning have embarked on a project to improve the 7 Corners intersection (where SE Division, Ladd, 20th, and 21st streets converge).
At last night’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting, Tom Armstrong from the Bureau of Planning introduced the three design concepts and received feedback on how the designs might impact bike traffic.
Armstrong told us that the two goals of the project are “How can we enhance this area to give it a more distinctive place, while at the same time maintain mobility through the intersection.”
First look: New green bike lanes in Rose Quarter Transit Center
In 1993 an upstart bike advocacy group called the Bicycle Transportation Alliance — headed by Rex Burkholder (now a Metro councilor) — filed a lawsuit against the City of Portland because of a lack of bicycle facilities around the Rose Garden Arena.
This morning, 15 years after that legal battle (which ended after the BTA backed off two years later, their point being made), PDOT crews (with the blessing of TriMet) began the striping and installation of new bike lanes through the Rose Quarter Transit Center — making passage through the area for bicycles safer, more efficient, and legal.
(Photos © J. Maus)
Mechanic P/T (Custom Bicycles of Portland) — FILLED
Sorry, this job has been filled! Job Title
Mechanic, part-time
Company/Organization
Custom Bicycles of Portland
Job Description
New, high-end performance road/triathlon bicycle shop looking for some part time mechanics work. If you like to work on nice bikes, on your own time, we are your part-time dream job. Experience and good references required. We’d love to meet you.
How to Apply
Email Adam at kenyashoe [at] aol [dot] com, and we’ll arrange a good time to have a beer.
Rails-to-Trails to release major report on ‘Active Transportation’ funding campaign
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is shifting their efforts into high gear with the planned October 20th release of their new report, Active Transportation for America: The Case for Increased Federal Investment in Bicycling and Walking.
The report will try to make it clear to policy makers, advocates, the media and the public that an increased federal investment in bicycling and walking is long overdue in America.
The Bicyclists; coming to a theater (and billboard) near you
(Photo: Craftmaster Productions)
I first reported about The Bicyclist back in February of 2007 — just before the Internet-only “webisode” premiered. Since then, Craftmaster Productions has filmed 30 episodes of the series, which follows the adventures of its four main characters Conrad (Jayme S. Hall), Steve (Elle Poindexter), Lissa (Melissa Goad), and Zack (Paul Glazier) as their lives weave and wend through Portland’s bike culture.
Warehouse Manager (Castelli USA) — FILLED
Sorry. This job has been filled.
Job Title
Warehouse Manager
Company/Organization
Castelli USA
Job Description
Castelli USA is seeking a full-time Warehouse Manager for our warehouse in SW Portland. The position performs various warehouse functions (picking, packing, shipping, receiving, etc.). Applicants should be highly motivated with an attention to detail and a team player.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Picking orders correctly, quickly and efficiently
� Packing and shipping orders using UPS Small Package plus some freight
� Receiving finished goods material into inventory
� Keeping warehouse neat and clean
� Helping coordinate physical inventory counts
� Properly checking and handling all paperwork with shipping and receiving
� Work with customers and vendors with shipping issues
� Process returns from customers
QUALIFICATIONS
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� Must be detail oriented and organized
� Must have a positive attitude and be highly motivated
� Must be punctual and maintain a good attendance record
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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� High School Diploma required, College Degree preferred.
� 2-3 years Warehouse experience
� Basic PC skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, UPS Worldship
How to Apply
Please send resumes to msheppard [at] castelli-us [dot] com
Utility is the new carbon; an industry veteran reports from Interbike
2007 Cross Crusade Prom.
This guest article was written by Joel Grover. Joel is a 20-year bike industry veteran and the head buyer for Bike Gallery, a locally owned shop with six locations in and around Portland. He recently attended Interbike, a large bicycle industry trade show held each year in Las Vegas. In the article below, he shares a few thoughts on industry trends and bikes that caught his eye.
The Bottom Brackettes: Eugene’s answer to the Sprockettes
The bike dance revolution continues to spread.
Following the example of troupes from around the globe like the Sprockettes, the Derailleurs, the Velo Vixens, the B:C:Clettes, Chain Reaction, the Brakes, and others; I present to you, the Bottom Brackettes…