Year: 2011

Charcoal Specialized Allez Elite 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez Elite
Color:Charcoal
Size:56
Serial: WUD80224352D
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2011-07-16
Stolen From: 3930 N Montana Ave Portland OR.

N Montana between Failing and Shaver.
Neighborhood: Overlook – North Portland
Owner: Lindsay Hill
OwnerEmail: lindsay.hill@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Gu gels taped to the main frame. New white stem added. New female handle bars and seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-59885
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Specialized Crossroads A1 Sport 2000

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Year: 2000
Brand: Specialized
Model: Crossroads A1 Sport
Color:Blue
Size:22
Serial: M8LI8098
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2011-07-16
Stolen From: 3930 N Montana Ave Portland, OR 97227

Montana between Failing and Shaver
Neighborhood: Overlook – North Portland
Owner: Lindsay Hill
OwnerEmail: lindsay.hill@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Blue hybrid bike with a child’s seat attached to the back. Also had lights on the front and the back.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-59885
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job of the Week

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Just one job this week; but it’s a good one. The Bike Commuter, a great neighborhood bike shop in Sellwood (right on the bike route too), is looking for a bike mechanic. Check out the listing below to see if you fit the bill, and if you apply, tell them you heard about it through BikePortland.

‘Carmageddon’ in L.A.

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In case you haven’t heard, a 10-mile stretch of I-405 in of Los Angeles — one of the busiest freeways in the country — is set to close Friday through Monday. The project has transcended transportation and has become a spectacle before it has even started. Dubbed “Carmageddon,” it is dominating headlines throughout the area as people brace for unknown consequences of having a main traffic artery completely cut off for 53 hours (unfortunately, the LAPD squashed hopes for big block parties, parades, and bike rides on the freeway during the closure).

For those of you interested in transportation culture, this is a fascinating case study.

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blue/white Cannondale R1000 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Cannondale
Model: R1000
Color:blue/white
Size:50cm
Serial:P075029
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image2.aspx?w=500&h=500&filename=2005-Cannondale-R1000-Feminine.jpg&f=Photos
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2011-07-14
Stolen From: 2186 NW Glisan. Basement of apartment building. 22nd and NW Glisan.
Neighborhood: Northwest near Trader Joes.
Owner: Alexandra Burton
OwnerEmail: aburtonmassage@gmail.com
Reward: $150
Description: Bright blue and white road bike with 2 significant dents on left side of top tube. Black bar tape and saddle. Carbon FSA handlebars. Very short stem. Fizik vitesse saddle. 10 speed Ultegra 6600 parts group and Ultegra pedals. Ultegra 700c wheels.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT announces location of first distracted driving enforcement action

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The City of Portland has announced the first location for enhanced enforcement of distracted driving. PBOT will work with the Portland Police Bureau to conduct an “enforcement mission” at the intersection of SW Barbur Boulevard, SW Taylors Ferry Road, and SW 41st Avenue this coming Wednesday (7/20).

The effort is part of the “StreetSmart: Go Safe” campaign, that PBOT launched last month.

PBOT data shows that this intersection is a high-crash location. It was also selected because of citizen complaints of motor vehicle operators disobeying the “No Turn on Red” and driving in bike lanes to maneuver around stopped cars.

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White/Purple Bridgestone MB-4

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Brand: Bridgestone
Model: MB-4
Color:White/Purple
Size:20″
Serial: B123607
Photo: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/files/bridgestone_002_130.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-07-14
Stolen From: Portland State University on Broadway in front of Cramer Hall
Neighborhood: Southwest
Owner: Chris Johnson
OwnerEmail: brokenbrick@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: White and purple Bridgestone MB-4 (same colors as linked picture) with fenders on front and back, and an attached tire pump. Back tube is a presta while front one is a schrader. Community Cycling Center logo still on bike.
Police record with: Filed with Portland Police
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Changes at ODOT could lead to new era for active transportation

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ODOT’s move could level the playing
field for active transportation.
(Photos © J. Maus)

As I reported on Tuesday, a major organizational shift is taking shape at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). For the first time ever, ODOT will have an official Active Transportation “section” within the agency.

ODOT Director Matt Garrett made the announcement yesterday via an internal email, saying it was one of the agency’s “first steps to pursue a more multimodal vision.”

Not unexpectedly, reactions to the news were mixed. Those close to ODOT (staff, advisory committee members, and so on) are excited about the announcement, while those on the outside looking in (advocates, citizen activists, city staff), are skeptical.

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Orange Lemond Poprad 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Lemond
Model: Poprad
Color:Orange
Size:52
Serial: WL3333559
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-07-12
Stolen From: The bike was stolen from my deck between Davis and Everett facing NW 19th street. It was stolen at night and the lock was taken with it.
Neighborhood: Northwest
Owner: Aaron Foresman
OwnerEmail: jemmy630@msn.com
Description: It is orange and Model 2006.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-058860
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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