Two crashes involving bicycles have come across my desk in the past few days. People involved in both the crashes have asked for the public’s help in tracking down the suspects.
Luckily, she wasn’t riding the bike when the person ran into it.
Month: August 2010
Black Bianchi ?
Year: ?
Brand: Bianchi
Color:Black
Photo: http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/130/l_9337e1a73feb4abdaf3c40e61c4d4909.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2010-08-14
Stolen From: Stolen from the back of my house (NE 13th and Ainsworth)
Neighborhood: North East
Owner: Morgan Nilsen
OwnerEmail: morganic007@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black Bianchi with red and black accessories (grip tape, tires, and bottle holder) + new Planet Bike bike seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10005261
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
A bike lane video game on N. Williams
Someone has stenciled several video game symbols in the N. Williams bike lane.
– See the rest of them below –
(Photos © J. Maus)
– See the rest of them below –
(Photos © J. Maus)
Burgandy Raleigh ? not sure 1980’s
Year: 1980’s
Brand: Raleigh
Model: ? not sure
Color:Burgandy
Size:mens
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-08-18
Stolen From: Stolen from inside basement. Southeast 13th off of powell in brooklyn neighborhood.
Owner: Jennifer LaMastra
OwnerEmail: jenlamastra@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black foam handle bars. Tops breaks a little special. Nice new foam seat. Saddle bags zip down off a compact handled case. Some scratches. Gold writing. Has a water holder, kickstand, bike lock holder. The lock was coiled around crotch bar. 4 digit spin code.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Ask BikePortland: What’s the usage etiquette and capacity for a staple rack?
Not recommended unless
you are friends.
(Photo © J. Maus)
you are friends.
(Photo © J. Maus)
This week’s Ask BikePortland question comes from Daniel C. He had a disagreement with someone over how many bikes can fit on one of PBOT’s standard staple racks. Daniel also wants to know if there are manners to keep in mind when sharing a staple with someone…
“Following an odd conversation/almost-altercation I had yesterday, I am led to wonder whether his claim that the bike staple can fit 4 bikes has more merit than I’m giving it credit for.
PBOT looks to smooth out bike streets without breaking the bank
Local streets like NE Going are in need
of pavement maintenance, but current
methods — developed for major arterials — are
cost-prohibitive.
(Photo © J. Maus)
of pavement maintenance, but current
methods — developed for major arterials — are
cost-prohibitive.
(Photo © J. Maus)
The City of Portland is working hard to make the growing network of “next generation” bike boulevards (a.k.a. neighborhood greenway) streets as comfortable for people on bikes as possible. They’ve turned stop signs to make them more efficient and safer, they’ve added sharrows and wayfinding signs, they’ve added speed bumps to calm motor vehicle traffic, and they’ve added medians and other elements to make crossings safer and easier.
But there’s one major thing that PBOT hasn’t been able to do in their bike boulevard program — smooth out potholes, bumps, and cracks in old pavement. Re-paving is very expensive and the current City budget has focused all paving and maintenance resources onto major arterials. That leaves many of Portland’s local streets — the ones where bike boulevards are being built — in disrepair.
blue Fuji Finest 2006
Year: 2006
Brand: Fuji
Model: Finest
Color:blue
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-08-16
Stolen From: 1116 SE 30th Ave- 30th between Taylor and Salmon
Neighborhood: Belmont/Sunnyside/Hawthorne
Owner: Elsa Chaves
OwnerEmail: hello@hielsa.com
Reward: $50
Description: Fuji woman’s Finest road bike, mainly blue with white. It has a black back rack- an attached back red light and a ‘spok’ brand front light attached to the handlebars. It has a crane metal bike bell.
Under the frame is a sticker from where I bought it- Ringling Bicycles.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10005293
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Bike Business Briefs
Portland’s crop of bike businesses continues to flourish. Below are a few business updates that have come across my desk in recent weeks.
Pedal Bike Tours (133 SW 3rd Ave)
Pedal Bike Tours continues to grow as they approach two successful years in business. Owner Todd Roll used to share a space in his brother Nathan’s bike shop (Metropolis Cycle Repair) on N. Williams, but Todd recently completed a big move to 133 SW 2nd Avenue. The new location is just blocks away from Waterfront Park in the heart of downtown. Roll has been so busy he just had to buy 10 more bikes for his fleet, which brings his total up to 55.
Seattle has a Holgate bike lane situation of its own
Up in Seattle, they’ve got a bike lane battle that has some striking similarities to our situation with the new bike lanes on SE Holgate Blvd.
As I’ve reported several times in the last few months, the City of Portland is facing considerable opposition from some people near the lanes on Holgate. They claim, and the City has admitted, that not enough warning was given prior to the lanes being installed. Some residents also say the bike lanes aren’t needed because no one’s using them and that they are making the street more congested.
The situation on Seattle’s NE 125th Street seems quite similar. The street currently has four standard vehicle lanes and not much room for bikes. SDOT wants to add a bike lane and remove one standard vehicle lane in each direction. According to an article in the Seattle Times, not everyone is happy about it.
Family of woman killed while walking across SE Foster sues for $3.7 million
A makeshift memorial near the site of the collision.
(Photos © J. Maus)
(Photos © J. Maus)
The Oregonian reports that a lawsuit has been filed by the family of Lindsay Leonard, the 23-year old Reed College graduate who was killed by a man who struck her with his car as she walked across SE Foster Road back in November.
The suit seeks $3.7 million and the defendants include the driver, Tito Jose Feliciano, and his employer (he was driving a company car); the City of Portland (for allegedly not keeping the crosswalk maintained); and Portland General Electric (who was responsible for the streetlights).
Job: Mechanic/sales (Joe Bike) – FILLED
Job Title: Mechanic/sales
Company/Organization: Joe Bike
This position has been filled.
Job Description: Seasoned mechanic with at least 2 years’ experience wanted immediately for small, innovative utility/commuter shop. Upbeat, positive, friendly personality with good customer-service and problem-solving skills desired. 20-40 hours a week.
How to Apply: Stop in at 3953 SE Hawthorne with a resume in hand and ask for Tess.
black pake fixed gear 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: pake
Model: fixed gear
Color:black
Size:57″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-08-14
Stolen From: my porch
Neighborhood: ne 23rd and sandy
Owner: beth harding
OwnerEmail: vanpoops@hotmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: fork- chrome painted with black bats
wheels-700×23 white rim, black spoke, red hubs
brake- shimano brake on front wheel
crank- shimano 600
pedals- mks with double set of white christophe toe straps on each
bars- Soma Noahs arc chopped short with white fizik tape and Nitto stem
Saddle- new black brooks titanium swift
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: T10005278
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Comment of the Week: Real talk about building bikeways in east Portland