Month: October 2009

Blumenauer, Democrats launch ‘Livable Communities Task Force’

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Earl Blumenauer speaking on the
Hawthorne Bridge back in August.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and the House Democratic Caucus have announced the formation of the Livable Communities Task Force (LCTF). Blumenauer has been named Chairman of the Task Force, which has a mission to,

“…identify the ways in which the federal government affects community livability as well as the means by which the federal government can be a better partner in enhancing quality of life.”

Among the ways Blumenauer plans to tackle this mission is to reduce the nation’s dependence on oil, protect the environment, improve public health, and invest in housing and transportation projects that “create jobs and give people more commuting choices.”

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Black Specialized Sirrus 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrus
Color:Black
Size:Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2009-10-16
Stolen From: Was locked up outside the Goose Hollow apartments.
Neighborhood: Goose Hollow
Owner: Dan Hogan
OwnerEmail: d_hogan_12@hotmail.com
Description: Black Specialized, brand new tall frame
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Green Specialized Expedition Sport 2000

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Year: 2000
Brand: Specialized
Model: Expedition Sport
Color:Green
Size:17
Serial: SCC9B4945
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2009-10-17
Stolen From: off of locked car rack on SE Morrison Street between 33rd and 24th
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Owner: Ryan Mottau
OwnerEmail: ryanmottau@yahoo.com
Description: Combination cable lock on frame and seat post, kickstand, new tires
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White Van Dessel Country Road Bob (Powder Coat all White) 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Van Dessel
Model: Country Road Bob (Powder Coat all White)
Color:White
Size:54cm
Photo: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=1878051&id=746177235
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-10-15
Stolen From: East Burnside and 9th. Next to Doug Fir.
Neighborhood: East Burn
Owner: Kyu Park
OwnerEmail: negativek2@comcast.net
Reward: $100
Description: Single speed Van Dessel,all white (frame/fork) no decals.Straight bar Paul Components Love levers and Neo Retro brake Thompson stem and set back seat post.Selle Italia SLR seat.White industry ENO crank.Full wood fenders.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 09-93084
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Weekend Open Thread

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Enjoy the great fall weather!

Well folks, it’s the end of another eventful week here at BikePortland. My arm hurts from typing so much so I’m going to really enjoy this weekend and come back with more hot, fresh bike news on Monday.

There’s a ton of stuff going on starting tonight and into the weekend. There’s cross racing, Gourmet Century riding, and lots of great stuff in between. Check out our Weekend Guide for all the links and details.

The fall colors are in full swing in and around Portland, so get out there and enjoy it before real winter weather sets in for good. And of course, whatever you do, feel free to share the love by leaving a comment about your adventures.

City Traffic Engineer wins award from national bike/ped group

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Cycletrack on SW Broadway-2

City Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) has selected City of Portland Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield as Public Sector Professional of the Year at its annual awards meeting in New York City last week.

According to a statement from the APBP, Burchfield was honored, “for his contribution to the field demonstrated by methodical testing and implementation of innovative bicycle facility designs in the City of Portland.”

Burchfield was specifically recognized due to his work on bike boxes, the new bikeways through the Rose Quarter Transit Center (which seem to be working quite well), and his leadership in “developing visionary pilot project plans” to install Portland’s first cycle track and buffered bike lanes.

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copper brown Schwinn not sure 1975

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Year: 1975
Brand: Schwinn
Model: not sure
Color:copper brown
Size:unsure
Serial: not sure
Photo: none
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2009-10-16
Stolen From: SW 5th & Madison in front of Portland Bldg
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Devra Staneart
OwnerEmail: bearprecioso@yahoo.com
Reward: maybe
Description: early to mid 70s Girls 10-speed Schwinn, copper brown, front & back black fenders, cats eye front light, similar back light, large basket (fits grocery bag size) attached to bike rack on back, black fenders front/back, brand new front wheel,
Police record with: Officer Ryan Engweiler
Police reference#: 09093237
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Follow-up: Bike parking code increase still under consideration

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“I’d like to think through a little further of what the impact would be.”
— John Carroll, real estate developer with Carroll Investments

On Wednesday, I published an article that incorrectly stated that the Portland Planning Commission had voted to approve a zoning code change that would make a major increase to the minimum number of bike parking spaces required in multi-family dwellings (condominiums and apartments).

In fact, the Commission did not pass the bike parking code change (which is a part of a larger package of code changes) and instead has decided to take up the issue again on October 27th.

The City of Portland is proposing an increase to the minimum requirement of bike spaces from the current 1 space per 4 units to 1.5 spaces for each unit. Several people, including Michelle Poyourow of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and Portland developer John Carroll, testified in support of the increase at Wednesday’s hearing.

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large Motobecane grand Touring 80s

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Year: 80s
Brand: Motobecane
Model: grand Touring
Color:large
Size:beige/gold
Photo: http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5365/bikev.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-10-15
Stolen From: Burnside and 20th NE Portland
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Quinn Jarvis-Holland
OwnerEmail: sholl2000@aol.com
Reward: $20
Description: Sorry have better info now, looks like bike in the photo. had new seat fitted a few weeks ago and tape on handlebars is very worn, left side was peeling off. These are my wheels to get to school every day.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

gold/beige Motobecane grand touring 1970s?

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Year: 1970s?
Brand: Motobecane
Model: grand touring
Color:gold/beige
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-10-14
Stolen From: Burnside and 20th
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Quinn Jarvis-Holland
OwnerEmail: sholl2000@aol.com
Reward: $20
Description: it is a classic I use it to ride to school. Has a new seat worn tape on handlebars left side tape was hanging off.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Passage of agreement marks new era for police, bike relations

Police Chief Rose Sizer talks with traffic safety activists Susie Kubota and Erin Greeson after the City Council meeting yesterday.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Today, the Portland City Council unanimously approved the Transportation Community Policing Agreement.

At yesterday’s Council meeting, the four City Commissioners (Mayor Adams is away) heard testimony from traffic safety advocates and representatives from the Police Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). There was also a screening of the bicycle traffic enforcement training video released last week.

Before the meeting, I sat down with Susie Kubota outside Council Chambers. Kubota is the aunt of Tracey Sparling, 19-year former art student who died on October 11, 2007 after being right-hooked by a garbage truck in downtown Portland. Sparling’s death, and the death of Brett Jarolimek 11 days later and a serious injury collision at the same location just two weeks after that, were the catalysts for this agreement.

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From the Archives

Protestor blocks bus and bike lanes on Division with his car