The case: Police arrested 43-year-old Chong Woo in August after witnesses identified him as the driver who struck a bicyclist in Forest Grove.
…In a plea deal, Woo pleaded guilty this month to second-degree assault and hit-and-run, and his charge of attempted murder was dismissed.
Sentence: Lesowski said Woo was sentenced to five years and five months in prison
Just got this from local bike company Portland Design Works:
PDW kicks off year with donations to BTA and Northwest Trail Alliance
Portland, OR- Portland Design Works (PDW) is proud to announce it is kicking off 2011 by making matching donations of $2,400 to its local advocacy groups; the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and the Northwest Trail Alliance. The $4,800 total donation represents is PDWs 1% for the Planet donation for 2010.
“We see the value of what these outstanding grass roots organizations are doing for cyclists in our region,” said Daniel Powell of PDW about the BTA and the Northwest Trail Alliance. “We’re lucky to be able to take advantage of the work they do a daily basis, and we’re happy to support them”
As life-long mountain bikers, Powell and business partner Erik Olson have been blown away by the quality of the work that the Northwest Trail Alliance has done in recent projects at Sandy Ridge and Stub Steward State Park.
“We’re stoked by the announcement and the generous commitment from PD,” said Tom Archer, President of the Northwest Trail Alliance. “We have a number of projects and initiatives on the board for 2011 and this work would not be possible without the support of a growing number local businesses like PDW who share our vision.”
As daily commuters, Olson and Powell regularly see the benefits of the initiatives the BTA works towards. Last fall, PDW also partnered with the BTA, donating $9,000 worth of tail lights to be used as membership premiums and to reinforce the message of the importance of staying visible on the roadway.
“PDW embodies Portland’s bicycle culture in both their prodcuts, and through their commitment to local nonprofits like the BTA through 1% for the Planet, “ said the BTA’s Tom Rousculp, Membership Development Manager. “We’re proud to be a partner of Portland Design Works.”
PDW is a cycling accessory company based in Portland, Oregon. The company is a member of 1% For the Planet, a global group of over one thousand companies that donate 1% of their sales to nearly two thousand environmental and advocacy organizations.
With Oregon lawmakers set to get down to business in the coming weeks, it’s a good time to prepare for the upcoming debates by brushing up on the latest traffic safety data.
The early edition of the 2009 Traffic Safety Facts is a 232 page compilation of national traffic collision data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and General Estimate System (GES) published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (PDF here). This is an early report (2010 data is not expected to be available until early 2012), but it still contains several gems of information.
– Is your commute making you crazy? If you’re doing it by car, then probably yes, according to this new study.
– As long as it keeps snowing, winter bicycling stays in the news. Some winter commuters have to deal with coworkers who think they’re crazy. Others just focus on being prepared. Some are overprepared. Others get creative.
Year: 2009
Brand: Marin
Model: City Bike
Color:Silver
Size:17″
Serial: C529KS6790
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-01-20
Stolen From: My apartment building bike room! 2138 NE Halsey st, Sullivan’s Gulch area close to Lloyd Center.
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gulch
Owner: Asha Whittle
OwnerEmail: asha87@gmail.com
Reward: A VERY happy person!!!
Description: Beautiful silver Marin bike. Had fenders and a rack that had my lock on it! Had a really big comfy seat!
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2009
Brand: TREK
Model: MT 220
Color:RED
Size:2X5
Serial: WTL186PO399D
Photo: http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/824/trek22009m.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2011-01-23
Stolen From: 74th ave front porch
Neighborhood: roseway
Owner: Patti Bryan
OwnerEmail: wagon143@comcast.net
Description: red and white kids trek bike. few scratches
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: T11000509
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2005
Brand: Trek
Model: 1000c
Color:Black
Size:50cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2011-01-21
Stolen From: It was locked to a bike rack in front of the Portland State University bookstore in the Urban Center Plaza.
Neighborhood: Downtown, PSU campus
Owner: Sarah Bronstein
OwnerEmail: throwingpots@gmail.com
Description: Black Trek road bike with gold logo details and cork tape. When stolen, had rack, fenders, argyle power grip pedal straps, and a blue down low glow tube under the down tube. Leather Selle Italia saddle.
Police record with: Portland PD and PSU security
Police reference#: 11-150390 (PPD), 110035 (PSU)
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008
Brand: Scott
Model: Scale 50
Color:Blue
Size:Large
Photo: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3220824/scott%20bike%20scale%2050%20%28Large%29.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-01-20
Stolen From: stolen right out of a locked apartment storage area right around
NE 24th & Multnomah
I hadn’t actually been down to visit it in a couple weeks, so it honestly could have happened any time since then.
Owner: Alex Hansen
OwnerEmail: donkeyphysics@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Blue 24 speed 2008 Scott Scale 50.
Front suspension (adjustable)
Hydraulic disc brakes
Split gel saddle
pedals with toe clips
geax road tires installed on road wheels
computer and rear light attached at last use
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-005587
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Brand: trek
Model: 800
Color:black/orange logos
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-01-17
Stolen From: 82 nd and montavilla MP5 arts building neighborhood
Owner: john berry
OwnerEmail: jbxusa@yahoo.com
Reward: 50 $
Description: black trek, with orange logos~with different air valves on front and back, claw pedals
Police record with: portland
Police reference#: numbers not with me
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Better late than never… here are a few events you might want to check out this weekend…
9:00 pm: Dropout Bike Club Ride
The dropout bike club’s monthly freak bike social ride. Meet at Colonel Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmonth.
8:30 am: Tree Planting By Bike
Sunnyside, Laurelhurst, Kerns & North Tabor neighborhoods are having a bicycle tree planting event. Friends of Trees is organizing this event. Meet at Sunnyside United Methodist Church, 3520 SE Yamhill St. Plenty of free food for planters.