Finally, momentum from the White House on transportation

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President Obama raised eyebrows in the transportation world Monday when he announced a plan to invest $50 billion in transportation infrastructure that would jump-start a long overdue reauthorization of the nation’s transportation bill.

The White House says “tangible accomplishments of the President’s plan over the next six years include” $50 billion in the first year to “rebuild” 150,000 miles of roads, “construct and maintain” 4,000 miles of rail, and “rehabilitate or reconstruct” 150 miles of runway.

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red Kona Jake 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake
Color:red
Size:56cm
Serial: f905k2403
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-09-8
Stolen From: sellwood
Neighborhood: sellwood
Owner: Jeramie Hildenbrand
OwnerEmail: petaltankstudios@gmail.com
Description: slightly broken pedal, loose front reflector, light mount on front bars, slightly torn taping on bars, biek gallery purchased (sticker)
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bike Security Officer (Pacific Patrol Services)

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Job Title: Bike Security Officer

Company/Organization: Pacific Patrol Services

Job Description:
Pacific Patrol Services is currently hiring for Bike Patrol Officers.
PPS provides High-end, No-Hands-On Security to a variety of clients. We will provide the certification class at no cost and assist you in completing your paper work for your security license. You will be responsible for paying for your certification, which equates to $115.00. We provide extensive training, buy your uniforms and clean them at no cost to you. Benefits include co-pay health, vision, dental insurance, a 401k plan and opportunities for growth.

BIKE DUTIES:
• Provide security services at multiple locations throughout downtown Portland utilizing a bicycle as the primary mode of transportation.
• Officers typically ride between 20 – 25 miles per shift.
• Become an expert in security and access control to buildings, garages, parking facilities and construction sites.
• Be physically fit with the ability to walk, stand, or ride a bicycle for an 8 – 10 hour shift and must be physically conditioned to handle the number of miles required to be ridden each shift.

UNARMED DUTIES:
• Work in a corporate setting, Class “A” buildings, Bicycle patrols, Construction security, Loss Prevention, Special events and Concierge/security.
• Become an expert in security and access control to buildings, garages, parking facilities and construction sites.

ALL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have no past convictions for felonies, drug use/possession or person-to-person crimes
• All applicants must pass a Drug Test
• Have a high school diploma, or GED
• Have a stable work history
• Possess a willingness to work outdoors throughout the year
• Be physically fit with the ability to walk, stand, or ride a bicycle for an 8 hour shift
• Have the ability to work unsupervised for long periods
• Possess good communication skills including understanding, speaking and writing English
• Have the ability to provide written reports for work related incidents and activities
• Be a team oriented person with the ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Have the ability to obtain an Oregon Driver’s License

EMPLOYER COMMENTS:
“This is YOUR opportunity to work in a friendly team-oriented atmosphere that promotes success. We have career-minded security officers who enjoy working in a positive company that appreciates its people. We will work with your school or training schedule. Most of our officers have never worked in security before. You will receive extensive training and support to enhance your skills and knowledge.”

Our clients and management team expect our employees to meet high standards and provide quality customer service.

Compensation: Start $10.28/hr, 180 days $10.60/hr (plus benefits for full-time employees.)

How to Apply:
To begin to application process, please send your resume to ppsoffice(at)pacificpatrolservices(dot)com. IF YOU DO NOT SEND A RESUME, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Blue with yellow lettering Cannondale Synapse 4 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Synapse 4
Color:Blue with yellow lettering
Size:47 inch frame
Serial:So24641
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-09-07
Stolen From: 41st and Broadway apartment complex, basement bike rack
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Owner: Melissa Wallin
OwnerEmail: rewopswaj@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black handle bars, round pink pedals the size of a silver dollar. Green sticker on the side that says "one less car."
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-74330
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bicycle Mechanic-Service Manager (Veloshop-Portland Bicycle Studio)

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Sorry. This job has been filled.
Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic-Service Manager

Company: Veloshop-Portland Bicycle Studio
Job Description: We are looking for a talented bicycle mechanic and service manager with a minimum of 3 years real world experience working with contemporary, high end and custom made bicycle sales and service.

An extremely professional and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, uncompromising mechanical ability and ability to multitask a must.

Full time.

How to Apply: Please call and/or email a resume to:
info AT portlandbicyclestudio.com
503.841.8006

White Specialized Stumpjumper 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Specialized
Model: Stumpjumper
Color:White
Size:Medium
Serial: M9LK70538
Stolen in Bend, OR 97701
Stolen:2010-09-4
Stolen From: 74th and Ellis. Bikes were locked on top of my car.
Neighborhood: Mt Scott
Owner: Laurel Buell
OwnerEmail: MelodieBuell@me.com
Description: Blue electrical tape, wrapped around the top tube near the stem. Red Crank Bros Candy pedals.
Trek incite computer.
Upgraded shifting components
Police record with: SE
Police reference#: 10-073650
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

navy blue shwinn

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Brand: shwinn
Color:navy blue
Size:average
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-09-6
Stolen From: La Salle Apartments, just outside. The chain was chopped and bike was stolen between 2am and 12pm on 9/6/10.
Neighborhood: SE 15th and Hawthorne
Owner: Nick DiBacco
OwnerEmail: nichtshlecht@gmail.com
Description: Old shwinn frame pieced together with help from city bikes in the Southeast, bright white drop handle bars, one of the pedal brackets is black and the other is silver.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Join us for the ‘Bikestravaganza’ tour finale

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Have you heard? Bikestravaganza is coming to Portland this Friday, September 10th! Bikestravaganza is the brainchild of former BikePortland Managing Editor Elly Blue and local filmmaker and Microcosm Publishing founder Joe Biel. They’ve been on a whirlwind trip, visiting 10 states in 30 days, and they’re bringing it all together in Portland on Friday night.

In the words of Elly Blue, they’re using movies and pictures to “tell the story of transportation activism in Portland,” and they’re “hearing from locals what their bicycle scene is like and what they’re doing about it.”

For their Portland event, Elly and Joe will share “the best and the worst, the most harrowing and most inspiring,” of what they’ve learned from places like Spokane, Reno, Cheyenne, Provo, Seattle and San Francisco.

On the final leg of their tour (they’re in Ashland tonight and Eugene tomorrow), Elly took a minute to reflect:

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Bike stolen in Portland after 3,000 mile charity ride

Paul and “Buttercup”.
(Photo: BikeFree.org)

[via KOIN-TV]

Paul Lebelle and Adam Burkowske arrived in Portland on Saturday afternoon after biking over 3,000 miles on their “Bike Free” charity ride. The duo are on a mission to provide bicycles to children of people in the military. Unfortunately their plans are on hold because Paul’s Cannondale touring bike was stolen last night.

Here’s what Lebelle told KOIN:

“We were going to head out to one of the arts festivals here on Labor day, then decided we wanted to eat a bagel first so we made the bagel, popped back outside and the bike was gone.”

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BTA unveils list of new board nominees

New faces nominated for BTA board*:

  • Martina Fahrner
  • Randy Miller
  • Rick Potestio
  • Susan Remmers
  • Cecil Reniche-Smith
  • Kenji Sugahara
  • David Forman
  • David Kottkamp

*View full list of nominees and ballot
statements below.

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has unveiled their slate of board nominees. With eight new faces up for election and six current members up for re-election, the results could lead to the largest board of directors the BTA has had in their 20 year history.

BTA Board Vice Chair Stephen Gomez handled the elections process. He says after the elections, the board could have 20 members, the largest currently allowed by the BTA by-laws. Gomez says the large board is neccessary to help the organization build on the foundation of 20 years of bike advocacy: “We have big ambitions and our members expect a lot from the BTA.”

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Canzano strikes out in bike lane blame game

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The Oregonian’s John Canzano is sad that Portland’s Triple A baseball team (the Beavers) played their final home game on Sunday; but instead of using his column to reminisce about innings past, he decided to take a few swings at bike lanes.

What do our bikeways have to do with baseball? Nothing. But that doesn’t stop Canzano from blaming the inability of Portland to hold onto a professional baseball team, at least in part, to “those silly bike lanes.”

Here’s an excerpt from his column (emphasis mine):

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