Month: July 2009

yellow Cannondale Six13 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Six13
Color:yellow
Size:51cm
Photo: http://www.skirack.com/prodimg/six13fem6c08yellow.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2009-07-2
Stolen From: 2465 NW Northrup St
Portland, OR 97210
Neighborhood: NW/Nob Hill
Owner: Erin Lopez
OwnerEmail: elocg@aol.com
Description: Last night my yellow Cannondale Six13 was stolen off the back porch. The thief moved roommates bike out of the way (that was leaning against my bike) and took it. This bike is worth $1300 so although it is not terribly expensive, it is still a hefty loss. The bike has been there for 7months along with other (more) expensive bikes without incident and the backyard is relatively private.

Bike description: 51cm, Shimano Tiagra/Ultegra components, 700cc wheels that say “Aero”, Cervelo seat, yellow frame with black “six13” stickers. Shimano clips
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

June 2009 site stats and top stories

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Here are BikePortland’s traffic stats from the month of June. Two topics dominated the public’s interest this month (and both brought in considerable traffic from outside our usual readership): The World Naked Bike Ride and last Thursday’s Michael Jackson memorial karaoke dance party on wheels.

Visits – 200,902
Average visit length – 02:55
Pages viewed – 493,795
Front page stories posted – 105

Top Five Stories (*In terms of pageviews analyzed by Google Analytics):

1. “An estimated 5,000 take part in Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride”

2. “Doing the World Naked Bike Ride this year? Read this first”

3. “BikeSnobNYC on our MJ Memorial Ride: ‘Enough already!'”

4. “Tonight we ride, sing, and dance for Michael Jackson”

5. “You know it’s a ‘Cycling Circus’ when a bunch of naked people show up”

Check out our past traffic stats and top stories here.

Blue/Black Fuji Newest 3.0 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Fuji
Model: Newest 3.0
Color:Blue/Black
Size:54CM
Serial: ICF8A13284
Stolen in BURBANK, CA 91506
Stolen:2009-07-01
Stolen From: Burbank Blvd/Griffith Park
Owner: Robert Duncan
OwnerEmail: rdphreak@gmail.com
Description: There are scratches on the front brake levers from a fall. The handle bar tape is also ripped and the handlebar plugs are missing. There are some orange/brown marks on the side of the frame. The pedals have some rust near where they are screwed in the pedals themselves are also scratched from hitting the floor during turns. Schwinn waterbottle holder on the part of the frame that holds the seat, portable tire pump.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

At streetcar pep rally, LaHood has high praise for Portland

LaHood: “Portland is the transportation
capitol of our country.”
(Photos © J. Maus)

In a show of political support the likes of which I’ve never seen, a host of elected officials were on hand this morning to welcome U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to Portland. They assembled at the base of the Aerial Tram (with tons of bikes parked everywhere) to cheer on Portland’s fast-moving streetcar plans and to unveil a prototype of the first streetcar to be made in America in nearly 60 years.

Speaking to the crowd, LaHood made it clear where he stands:

“I came here today because Portland is the transportation capital of our country, Portland is the green capital of our country, Portland is the streetcar capital of our country, and Portland is, the livable community capital of America!”

(That line went over so well, LaHood repeated it again at the end of his speech.)

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How PBOT plans for bike corrals

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on-street parking at SW 3rd-Pine-13.jpg

As we’ve been covering with regularity in recent weeks, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has been busy installing new on-street bike parking facilities. Known as “bike corrals,” they have proven to be very popular with the community and with business owners.

Each time we cover a new installation, many people wonder how a specific spot was chosen over another. I’ve talked to several business owners that have been frustrated at the time it takes to get one and/or by not even being considered for one at all.

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Rootbeer Kona Jake 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake
Color:Rootbeer
Serial: –
Photo: http://yfrog.com/0jphoto012407001j
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2008-05-12
Stolen From: In front of Old Town Pizza in Old Town Portland.

226 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209
Neighborhood: Old Town
Owner: Freddy Weigle
OwnerEmail: freddyweigle@me.com
Description: Bike rack on back
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Metro re-brands regional parks, trails effort as “The Intertwine”

Metro Pres. David Bragdon
unveiling the new logo.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Last night, at the headquarters of Keen Footwear in the Pearl District, Metro Council President David Bragdon unveiled the new name and logo that will serve as the umbrella for a bi-state effort to build out our regional trails and parks system: The Intertwine.

Formerly known as Connecting Green, the effort launched over two years ago with an ambitious goal — to create the world’s best system of parks, natural areas and trails. The idea was to help focus and organize the efforts of the many community leaders and agencies who were already working that goal.

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