Detail of trail system plan. View larger version here.
Month: April 2010
Touting new survey, LaHood helps clear the way for more bikeways
“More cars on more roads may not be the best way to move people more effectively.”
— Ray LaHood, US Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is doing more than his part to dismantle our nation’s car-centric status-quo. After his “end of favoring motorized transportation” proclamation last month, LaHood is now telling anyone who will listen that the American people have his back.
As validation of his views, LaHood is touting a new survey released by Transportation for America that shows a majority of Americans want options — other than wider roads for cars — to get around and relieve congestion.
Bicycling Mag: Portland no longer America’s top bike city
“There’s a lot going on in Portland, but there are other cities having more astonishing success at this point.”
— Loren Mooney, Editor-in-Chief Bicycling Magazine
Bicycling Magazine’s annual list of America’s top bicycle cities puts Portland in unfamiliar territory: second place. Since 1995, Portland has consistently been ranked as the #1 biking city, earning the title every year the rankings have been held since 1995 (1999, 2001, 2006 and 2008).
But this year, that honor goes to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Here’s how the top 10 rankings ended up (great to see Eugene in the 5th spot!):
Local bike team will hold “wax off tournament”
Event flyer
Leave it to Portland’s very own Team Beer to do what might possibly be the most outlandish bike team sponsorship promotion ever: The Team Beer/WaxOn Wax Off.
According to Team Beer spokesman John Howe, the event is a way to get some attention for their newest sponsor, WaxOn Spa on East Burnside. Howe says several teams have committed to take part and so far there are eight contestants. “The theory of the contest is to see who makes the biggest transformation — from toes to neck.”
Here’s more from the event’s Facebook page:
Baby Blue Schwinn Tempo 1980s
Year: 1980s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Tempo
Color:Baby Blue
Size:Womens
Photo: http://velospace.org/files/Tempo1.JPG
Stolen in Portland, OR 99721
Stolen:2010-04-3
Stolen From: It was locked up outside Stephen Epler Hall on the Portland State campus sometime between 5pm Friday, April 2 and 8am Sunday, April 4.
Neighborhood: Portland State University
Owner: Amanda Seal
OwnerEmail: amanda.seal@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Baby blue 1980s Schwinn Tempo road bike. This is a ladies bike so it is a little smaller than men’s bikes. White grip tape on the curly handle bars. The grip tape has some scrapes in it from a fall a took. Great paint job with little to no chips or scrapes. Brand new front tire.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Two new bike businesses: Cookies and a chiropractor
Cookies by bike.
There are so many bike-centric business sprouting up in Portland these days that I need a business editor just to keep up.
Adding to the long list of Portland businesses that are either operated from bicycles or focused on the people who ride them are Cookie Pedalers and The Bicycle Chiropractor.
The Bicycle Chiropractor is Christopher Pierce. Pierce is a doctor of Chiropractic who has practiced in Portland since 2001 and who is, “dedicated to keeping bicyclists optimally healthy and tuned up for riding their bikes.”
White, Blk Fenders Gary Fisher Mendota 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Mendota
Color:White, Blk Fenders
Serial: WTU338C0098D
Photo: http://www.rainiercycle.com/embedded/FR_2009_Mendota_pearl_white.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2010-04-3
Stolen From: Outside of Doug Fir, approx 10pm. Burnside and maybe 9th.
Neighborhood: East Burnside
Owner: Daniel McDermott
OwnerEmail: mrtotman@yahoo.com
Description: White with black seat and fenders. Flare 5 light mounted of seat post.
Police record with: Pending
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Bike to Blazers update: Bike section sold out, rally location change, and more
One lucky person will win this collectible
helmet signed by Bill Walton.
(Photo © J. Maus)
helmet signed by Bill Walton.
(Photo © J. Maus)
All the pieces to the big Bike to Blazers event are coming together. The rally, ride, and mini-expo at the Rose Quarter are all set.
The big news is that the bike section is sold out! We had 100 seats reserved and they’re all gone. This means we’ll have one rocking and bike-loving group of fans to cheer on our home team and send them into the playoffs with a bang. It also means that the other 20,000 Blazer fans in attendance will get a not-so-subtle hint that biking to the game is not just possible, but it can be a ton of fun too!
Champagne-tan with forest green Fuji Touring 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Fuji
Model: Touring
Color:Champagne-tan with forest green
Size:49cm
Serial: ICFJ9C05384
Photo: http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2385/fujitouring.png
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-04-4
Stolen From: Stolen from front porch near NE Fremont and Williams.
Neighborhood: NE Fremont and Williams
Owner: Carolina Dulanto
OwnerEmail: caro272@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Fuji Touring bike, serial # ICFJ9C05384, retro design in champagne-tan and forest green color, with black fenders, black rack, black drop handlebars with STI shifters, black saddle, and small seat bag with extra tube and tools. Bike is brand new- purchased one month ago.
Police record with: Portland Police Department
Police reference#: T10001887
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Red Giant Defy 2 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Giant
Model: Defy 2
Color:Red
Size:Medium
Serial: GZ8G5656
Photo: http://jscyclery.com/images/library/large/giant_defy_2__red_silver_black_09_m.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-04-5
Stolen From: SW 12th and Morrison, directly in front of Focus Foto
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Daniel Fitzmaurice
OwnerEmail: daniel.fitzmaurice@gmail.com
Description: The bike had a few large bumper stickers on the black and red frame – “TV,” “World Peace,” “Kansas City,” “World’s Largest Ball of Twine,” a moose – from my cycling travels. I just installed new red and black Specialized Armadillo tires. The chain, brake pads, and handlebar tape were all worn and would probably be replaced for resale.
Call 203-710-2966
Police record with: T10001881
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
The Monday Roundup
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– Even a police officer dressed in a bunny suit can’t get a break when trying to cross the street in a crosswalk.
– The US federal government may soon prohibit text messaging while driving a commercial truck. Texting while driving is already illegal in 20 states and restricted in 9 more, and banned by many trucking companies.
– Reactions to LaHood’s promise to invest in bicycle infrastructure are split along party lines.