Detail from PBOT drawings of proposed changes on NE Multnomah St.
Month: May 2012
Bike to Work Day roundup and open thread
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley at a Bike to Work Day event this morning.
(Photo: Jeff Merkley’s office)
(Photo: Jeff Merkley’s office)
black Felt F1X 2007
Year: 2007
Brand: Felt
Model: F1X
Color:black
Size:51 cm
Serial:WK7D00449
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-05-18
Stolen From: front of 33rd Ave. New Seasons
Neighborhood: Concordia
Owner: Carrie Huntington
OwnerEmail: carrie.huntington@gmail.com
Description: black Felt F1X with red and white lettering
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 12-153048
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Silver/Blue Trek 4300 2002
Year: 2002
Brand: Trek
Model: 4300
Color:Silver/Blue
Size:M
Serial: C22ES223
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-05-17
Stolen From: 5605 NE 27th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211
Neighborhood: Concordia
Owner: Kate Malone
OwnerEmail: bozemankate@gmail.com
Reward: 20.00
Description: Stock pedals, stolen with Giro helmet
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12004153
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Black Fuji Del Rey 1984
Year: 1984
Brand: Fuji
Model: Del Rey
Color:Black
Size:61cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-05-18
Stolen From: Logus Building above My Father’s Place. Stolen from inside the building. SE Grand and Washington
Neighborhood: SE Industrial / Buckman
Owner: David Small
OwnerEmail: hola@davidsmallpdx.com
Description: Tall black Fuji Del Rey with a Yellow front wheel, gray bars (reversed bull horns), and a rear side basket.
Photo here; http://www.davidsmallpdx.com/Images/bike.jpg
Police record with: City of Portland, Bureau of Police
Police reference#: 12-42541
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Checking in on the Alpenrose Velodrome renovation project
Castelli will donate $60 dollars to OBRA for every
one of these jerseys they sell (price is $100).
one of these jerseys they sell (price is $100).
The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) is just about $5,000 short of meeting their goal for the first phase of a fundraising effort to replace the pock-marked and cracking concrete surfaces on the venerable Alpenrose Velodrome in Portland’s southwest hills.
The renovation of the straightaways began back in March and has now been completed. “The new portions are amazingly smooth,” says Velodrome manager Mike Murray. The total cost was just over $51,000.
Phase two of the project — the paved infield portion of the track (a.k.a. the apron) — will be equally as expensive. Once all the work is done, Murray says the project will, “Make almost a new velodrome and will keep Alpenrose running for the next 20-30 plus years.”
Grey Kona Paddy Wagon 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Paddy Wagon
Color:Grey
Size:58cm
Serial:F912C7627
Photo: http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/660430/7830928/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kona_paddywagon09.gif
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2012-05-17
Stolen From: My house was robbed around Reedway and 66th
Owner: Patrick Alston
OwnerEmail: internetreply@gmail.com
Reward: negotiable
Description: grey frame with white stripe with yellow rims, It has a bike gallery sticker and toeclips and fenders . The listed picture is just for example my bike had toeclips and fenders but everything else was stock
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 12-42223
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
brown redline monocog 29er 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: redline
Model: monocog 29er
Color:brown
Size:17
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2012-05-17
Stolen From: in back of Neuberg hall building PSU
Neighborhood: PSU
Owner: stephanie roulon
OwnerEmail: sroulon@yahoo.com
Description: Brown 29er with a set of NoTube wheels. A bottle holder and the hitch from my baby trailer is on back wheel.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Mayor Adams issues statement on fatal bicycle collision – Updated
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Portland Mayor Sam Adams just issued a statement about last night’s fatal collision on SW 3rd and Madison.
Adams’ office has posted the statement on his blog, under the headline: Statement from Mayor Sam Adams on Bicycle Accident at SW 3rd and Madison. Here it is:
Last night, a terrible tragedy occurred downtown: a bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle and killed. My condolences go out to this young woman’s family and friends; I am deeply sorry for the anguish they are going through. This incident hit me particularly hard given my commitment as mayor to making our city’s streets safer for all users. While we’ve made great strides, losing even one life is too many. This incident is still under investigation and the Portland Police Bureau will work with the District Attorney’s Office to determine appropriate action.
Election night a big one for Bike Walk Vote PAC
Bike Walk Vote excited an
active (transportation) base of
Portland voters.
(Photo © J. Maus)
active (transportation) base of
Portland voters.
(Photo © J. Maus)
Tuesday night’s elections were full of good news for Portland’s re-energized Bike Walk Vote political action committee.
After being founded in 2004, then lying dormant for several years following the 2008 elections, Bike Walk Vote came roaring back last winter. Boasting some seriously smart and plugged-in new leaders (Evan Manvel, Peter Welte, Mike O’ Leary just to name a few), they threw a highly successful launch party in December. When the likes of U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer and a packed crowd showed up, it was a clear sign that Portland’s huge population of low-car advocates were just waiting to organize and make their voices heard.
With the votes counted from the May 15th primary, candidates supported by Bike Walk Vote did extremely well. In fact, five of the seven candidates they endorsed won outright and the remaining two — Jefferson Smith for mayor and Mary Nolan for City Council — finished very close seconds and will sail into runoffs in November.
Learn what’s coming to N Williams Ave at final open house
Most of N. Williams Ave will be converted
into this cross-section.
(Graphics: Fat Pencil Studios)
into this cross-section.
(Graphics: Fat Pencil Studios)
Finally.
This Saturday (5/19), PBOT will host the final open house for their North Williams Ave Traffic Operations Safety Project.
As we shared back in March, after 13 months of public process, a citizen committee finally made a decision last month about how to make the street safer. The open house will be the public’s first opportunity to see detailed maps and drawings of what we can expect to see once PBOT implements the changes.
New program gets adults on bikes in Vancouver
Participants in the program pose in
front of Human Services Council
in Vancouver.
(Photos: Human Services Council))
front of Human Services Council
in Vancouver.
(Photos: Human Services Council))
[This story was written by Madeleine von Laue.]
A Vancouver woman has a new job and a new bicycle to get there, thanks in part to a new program that helps job seekers and low-income adults in SW Washington access bicycles for transportation.
Vancouver and Clark County have had programs to help school children get bicycles and ride safely, but nothing for adults. That changed last year when the Human Services Council received a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for an innovative ‘Bike to Work’ Program.
“This was definitely a life changer,” said Shari Brown, who moved to Vancouver a year ago from Texas. “It really opened up doors for me. Now I can feel confident and positive that I’ll be where I need to be, like at my new job.”