Mayor Adams’ Prius at the scene of the collision.
Photo: Beth Slovic/The Oregonian
Photo: Beth Slovic/The Oregonian
Year: 2011
New signs clarify “No Bicycles Please” on Mt. Tabor trail
A new sign greets visitors to the
Green Trail in Mt. Tabor Park.
(Photo: Harrison Fishback)
Green Trail in Mt. Tabor Park.
(Photo: Harrison Fishback)
About a week ago, new signs appeared on a popular dirt trail in Mt. Tabor Park that read, “No Bicycles Please.”
The new signs are on what’s known as the ‘Green Trail’ in the northern section of the park. The trail connects via Salmon Street and goes around the playground and amphitheater.
We heard about the signs from readers and we were also pointed to a thread in the MTBR.com forums about the issue. In a city like Portland, where singletrack is rare, any narrow dirt trails accessible to bikes are coveted. On the MTBR forums there was disappointment at the signs and confusion over whether or not they were legitimate.
Turns out they are.
2011 Naked Bike Ride: Details, poster revealed, cops and sponsors weigh in
June 18th.
(Photos © J. Maus)
(Photos © J. Maus)
Thanks to a group of devoted volunteers working on a shoestring budget so that 10,000 people can enjoy a naked bike ride through the streets (not to mention all the people who enjoy it without even being there or participating), the Portland edition of the 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is all set for June 18th.
Behold the poster (might be NSFW, depending on where you work)…
grey Giant defy 1 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Giant
Model: defy 1
Color:grey
Serial: gt8g3505
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-06-7
Stolen From: Brewery Blocks Parking Garage under Whole Foods nw Couch & nw 12th
Neighborhood: pearl district
Owner: larry fratkin
OwnerEmail: larrybp@mrpinhole.com
Reward: yes
Description: Has scratches chips in frame. Has rack and red garneua bag and red look pedals
Police record with: portland police
Police reference#: 11-152892
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Esplanade closure update: 16-feet is the magic number – Updated
This photo — taken just minutes prior to the
closure — shows how high water has impacted
the floating portion of the Esplanade.
(Photo © J. Maus)
closure — shows how high water has impacted
the floating portion of the Esplanade.
(Photo © J. Maus)
The floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade closed due to high water on the Willamette River eight days ago (May 31st). According to an update from Portland Parks & Recreation, since river levels look to remain high “for the foreseeable future” it will, “likely be close to a week” before they will reopen the Esplanade.
PP&R spokesman Mark Ross told us this morning that floating portion of the Esplanade between the Steel and Burnside bridges will remain closed until the river reaches the 16 foot mark. According to data from the National Weather Service, the Willamette River hasn’t been at 16 feet since May 28th. At 8:30 am today, the level was measured at 16.62 feet:
A ‘Mapnificent’ new tool for transit users
Mapnificent is a new online mapping tool that shows you where you can travel via public transit within a given time from any destination. It was developed in Germany by Stefan Wehrmeyer and seems like it’d be an excellent resource for anyone who is a frequent bus or light rail user.
Simply drop the pin at your origin, type in your destination, slide the time scale (the default is 15 minutes) and voila, you get an idea of where you can travel within that time-frame.
I dropped the pin near my home address in North Portland and here’s what the map returned for a 15 minute time-frame…
Red Felt F85 2005
Year: 2005
Brand: Felt
Model: F85
Color:Red
Size:48?
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/848/lindsfelt.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-06-06
Stolen From: Portland State University by Bike Hub
Neighborhood: downtown
Owner: Lindsay Caron Epstein
OwnerEmail: lindsaycaron37@gmail.com
Description: Two mismatched shifters. Black & Yellow saddle with words “Test Ride” or similar on it. Many faded old stickers, only legible one: “I Love My Bicycle”. rear Rack is awkwardly rigged on to bike; there are no brazons.
Police record with: yes
Police reference#: 11-46823
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Blue Raleigh ? it’s a Mixte 1970-80
Year: 1970-80
Brand: Raleigh
Model: ? it’s a Mixte
Color:Blue
Size:Black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2011-04-19
Stolen From: My back yard with a u lock on it under the security light. I do not feel so secure.
Neighborhood: Mississippi
Owner: Renee Barbara
OwnerEmail: mjbarbara@comcast.net
Description: Smaler frame size with noodle style bars and black tape. Bike planet fenders and one foot pedal is broken.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-29658
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Grren Surly Long Haul Trucker 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Surly
Model: Long Haul Trucker
Color:Grren
Size:56
Serial:M9043037
Photo: http://bike.paullieberman.net/Stolen-Surly.jpg
Stolen in Corvallis, OR 97330
Stolen:2011-06-03
Stolen From: Valley Library at Oregon State University
Neighborhood: OSU
Owner: Paul Lieberman
OwnerEmail: lieb77@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Surly army green. Surly front rack with custom mount for handlebar bag. See more at http://bike.paullieberman.net/Stolen-Surly.pdf
Police record with: Corvallis
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
56 cm RED Kona
Brand: Kona
Color:56 cm RED
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2011-06-07
Stolen From: outside of portland Art Museum
Neighborhood: downtown
Owner: Paul Sutfin
OwnerEmail: paul93sutfin@gmail.com
Description: Cyclocross roadbike
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Pedalpalooza kicks off this Thursday!
Kapow! Pedalpalooza!
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
Hard to believe it’s already here again, but the biggest and baddest multi-day, grassroots extravaganza of bike fun in the world gets started this Thursday. That’s right, it’s time for Pedalpalooza!
This year’s crop of rides — nearly 250 of them between June 9th and 26th — is very impressive. The creativity of people who love bikes never ceases to amaze me. Take a look at the calendar and start planning now to make the most of this great bike fun fest. Whether you like costumed rides, pub crawls, rock star-themed rides, naked rides, family rides, or whatever you can think of, chances are there’s a ride just for you (and if there isn’t, feel free to add one yourself!).
Gray Kona Smoke 2-9 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: Kona
Model: Smoke 2-9
Color:Gray
Size:18″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-06-5
Stolen From: Gateway Fred Meyer West Entrance
Owner: Louis Sasnett
OwnerEmail: louie7246@yahoo.com
Reward: YES
Description: 29″ wheels continental street tires black forks no fenders (bike gallery sticker above crank)
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-152873
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike