This is how Steve Bozzone envisions NE Ainsworth St.
Month: September 2010
More details on transit mall crash from TriMet, Richard Krebs, and the police report
What happened?
(Photo: Bill Jackson)
(Photo: Bill Jackson)
Richard Krebs, the man who was involved in a collision with a TriMet bus on SW Morrison and 6th on August 12th, has come forward with his side of the story. He takes issue with several important parts of TriMet’s official statement and says he was under medication from his injuries when he made incriminating statements to the police. TriMet says they stand by their version of what happened, but they acknowledged today that the bus operator did not perform his left turn correctly prior to the crash.
White, all white Euro Asia Industries Bareknuckle 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: Euro Asia Industries
Model: Bareknuckle
Color:White, all white
Size:54cm
Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1932795086.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2010-09-01
Stolen From: My friends back yard!
Neighborhood: Kensington? I think
Owner: Nate Barber
OwnerEmail: barber.nate@gmail.com
Reward: yes, can discuss
Description: This is an all white EAI Bareknuckle, surly hubs laced to Velocity deep-V rims, a jandd saddle pouch with straight bars up front with white bar tape and a black basket up front. It has a front brake with Ultegra brake. The tires are Specialized Armadilos.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10072930
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
green/white Kona Jake the Snake 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake the Snake
Color:green/white
Size:49 cm
Serial: F910K1645
Photo: http://www.konaworld.com/09/09_jakethesnake_en.cfm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-09-2
Stolen From: SE 41st & SE Morrison, broke into basement storage area and cut lock off
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Owner: Crystle Cowen
OwnerEmail: crystlecowen@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: green/white/black Kona with Shimano 105 drive grain, bontrager race light hardcase tires, cross leavers on the handle bars, computer, pedals had toe clips
Police record with: Portland Police Department
Police reference#: 10-72933
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
red Novara (REI) Tractor 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: Novara (REI)
Model: Tractor
Color:red
Size:24″
Photo: http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4579/noahbikepic.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2010-09-01
Stolen From: Garage @ NW Pettygrove St and 23rd Ave
Neighborhood: NW Portland
Owner: Abby Schwartz
OwnerEmail: abbyschwartz@yahoo.com
Description: Red 21-speed mountain bike with black fenders
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 10-72925
Blue Trek 1000 WSD 2006
Year: 2006
Brand: Trek
Model: 1000 WSD
Color:Blue
Size:49cm
Serial: can provide later
Photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=35078706&id=37604136#!/photo.php?pid=35078705&id=37604136&fbid=606458350817
Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97222
Stolen:2010-08-18
Stolen From: Stolen from our apartment complex carport in Milwaukie, OR Just south of River Road on 99E.
Neighborhood: Milwaukie
Owner: Jacki Hunter
OwnerEmail: Jackiolantern@gmail.com
Reward: 100.00
Description: Blue Trek 1000 w/ Topeak Rack, Bike Planet seat, Black bar tape with Electrical tape on right end bar. Minor scratches on body of bike from falls.
Police record with: Milwaukie
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Ask BikePortland: Any changes planned for NE Ainsworth?
Ainsworth can be a very tight fit.
(Photo: Peter Welte)
(Photo: Peter Welte)
This week’s question comes from reader Kinya Hanada. Kinya touches on a question I’ve wondered myself for several years now. She loves riding on NE Ainsworth because it’s a “nice, direct route,” but wonders if there are any plans to make it more pleasant to bike on (emphasis mine).
Eugene-based Burley wins gold at European trade show
Burley’s Travoy brings home
the gold (and the groceries).
the gold (and the groceries).
Burley Design, a Eugene-based company known for its bicycle trailers, has won big at the Eurobike trade show that kicked off today in Friedrichshafen, Germany today. Eurobike announced today that Burley has won a 2010 Eurobike Gold Award for their new Travoy cargo trailer.
The Travoy was awarded in the Accessories category and design credit was given to Aaron Beese, Joel Wilson, Gwen Spencer, and Chris Casler. The expert jury that doled out the award said the Travoy is “an impressive contribution to bicycle mobility” and that it’s, “A good idea that has also been well implemented.”
State DOTs call for expansion of highway system: Could bikes benefit?
Wider, smoother shoulders would be nice.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
On Monday, the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) — an influential group of state DOT directors — announced a report calling on Congress to prioritize funding for expanded rural highway capacity in the forthcoming re-write of the transportation bill. Spending hundreds of billions on highway projects and adding 30,000 new lane miles is sure to raise eyebrows in active transportation circles, but could AASHTO’s plan help improve biking conditions on highways across America?
Maybe.
Puma/Biomega debut ‘Mopion’ cargo bike
Even though cargo bikes are becoming increasingly common, there is still very little standardization in their design. Case in point is the new “Mopion” cargo bike from Puma Bikes (designed by Biomega). Puma’s other bikes caught my eye when they debuted back in June, and this one does too…
The “Mopion” from Puma/Biomega.
And here’s the blurb from the Puma press release:
“… a fashionable cargo bike, accommodating true urban lifestyle. Mopion lets you cruise the streets in style, while transporting your daily groceries or bigger loads. The smooth steering provides you with easy maneuvering around the city just like a commuter. Mopion is a unique lightweight and highly practical cargo bike with a fashionable twist that will make heads spin.
…It mixes city bike features, and cargo bike features, making it a sturdy companion. It comes with a super-size innovative front carrier for heavy duty transport of your groceries or other needs. Developed for city dwellers, Mopion features a light aluminum frame, making it a one-of-a-kind lightweight cargo bike weighing only 22 kilos. The geometry holds the body in a slightly inclined, but still heads-up position for navigational ease and exceptional balancing.”
Interesting. Wonder when/if I’ll see one on the streets of Portland. What do you think?
In London, ’20’s plenty’ fast enough
Sounds reasonable to me.
Streetfilms has a new video on 20’s Plenty for us, a campaign in the U.K. working to make 20 mph the standard speed limit in residential areas. The campaign is catching on quickly, with more and more U.K. cities adopting the policy all the time. Given that PBOT might be considering a legislative fix to wrest greater control of speed limits from ODOT, and the fact that Mayor Sam Adams has already shown an interest in reducing speed limits and has made safety his number one transportation priority, this could be an idea that catches on here in Portland.