Month: December 2012

Vigil for biking/walking safety tonight in SW Portland

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See the notice below from Oregon Walks:

Pedestrian and Bike Safety Vigil Tonight
SW Portland neighbors hold vigil to raise awareness, remember Mara Rosanne Forsythe-Crane

WHAT
A silent vigil will be held at the intersection of SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Shattuck Road Thursday, December 20th, where Mara Rosanne Forsythe-Crane was struck and killed the morning of December 18th.

WHY
Early yesterday, a fatal crash occurred at the intersection of SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Shattuck Road. Twenty-seven year-old Mara Rosanne Forsythe-Crane was killed after being struck by a truck while she was attempting to cross the street. According to news reports, Ms Forsythe-Crane was crossing in the crosswalk with a “walk signal” indicating pedestrian right-of-way.

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Tom Rousculp leaves BTA for job with the Vanilla Workshop

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Fresh news from the BTA…

Bicycle Transportation Alliance Manager, Tom Rousculp Parks His Bike at The Vanilla Workshop
Long Time BTA Membership and Marketing Manager Makes Move to Respected Bike Builder.

Tom Rousculp is departing the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) after six years. Rousculp held many posts during his tenure at the BTA, most recently managing membership, sponsorship and marketing duties. “Tom has done a lot to create new connections at the BTA and while we’ll miss him we know we have a friend in the bike industry that understands our work completely, “ said BTA Executive Director Rob Sadowsky.

Over the last two years Rousculp developed the Kid’s ‘Cross events and Bikes Mean Business program at the BTA. Both programs provide opportunities for the bike industry to work directly with advocacy on the ground in a collaborative and compelling way.

Rousculp will be crafting stories, building new relationships and designing programs at the Vanilla Workshop. “Tom is a great steward for the industry, and fun to spend time with,” said Sacha White, owner of the Vanilla Workshop. “He’ll fit in well in our little shop and I’m excited about all of the projects that we’re going to tackle together.”

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is a non-profit membership organization working to promote bicycling and improve bicycling conditions in Oregon. Since 1990, the BTA has worked in partnership with citizens, businesses, community groups, government agencies, and elected officials to create communities where people can meet their daily transportation needs on a bike.

The Vanilla Workshop is a community — a collaboration between master fabricators; expert bicycle painters; photographers; wood, leather, fabric and metal workers–all working closely to bring the intelligent, edgy, sexiness of Portland to the rest of the world.

Job: Product Manager – Capital One

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Job Title
Product Manager

Company/Organization
Capital One

Job Description
This is a new and exciting Product Development Associate position in Capital One’s US Credit Card business focusing on testing and developing marketing innovations. This position will be responsible for all aspects of intent and marketing campaign management. Qualified candidates will be required to take ownership working with vendors and internal stakeholders to lead projects that introduce and test new methods of marketing. Candidates must have the ability to be both autonomous and collaborative; you will work in undefined space to execute on new marketing procedures and transition winning techniques into sustainable long-term processes.

Responsibilities:

– Provide project management leadership and direction on projects
– Actively solicit, analyze and negotiate customer requirements on all projects
– Leads regularly scheduled meetings centered on system and operational requirements for product changes and new product development
– Lead cross-functional teams with internal and external resources through the development and execution of projects/initiatives
– Own all project documentation and record key milestones
– Communicate status of project to key stakeholders and senior leaders
– Identify and manage risks and issues

How to Apply
To apply go to Capitalone.com/careers and search by requistion number 728497

Please reach out to Katherine Burris with any questions (katherine.burris@capitalone.com)

Red Kona Dew Drop 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Dew Drop
Color:Red
Size:56
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-12-19
Stolen From: LLoyd Center Cinemas
Neighborhood: LLoyd District
Owner: Matthew Phillips
OwnerEmail: matthew.alan.phillips(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Description: Disc brakes. Front and rear full fenders (not the floppy kind). New chain. Lots of wear on original tires.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black Trek PDX 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Trek
Model: PDX
Color:Black
Size:21
Serial: WTU048C0900G
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-12-19
Stolen From: Rosa Parks and MLK
Neighborhood: Peidmont
Owner: Brent Swords
OwnerEmail: BrentSwords( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Disk breaks, matte black
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-110169
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Orange Raleigh Furley 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Furley
Color:Orange
Size:55cm
Serial:U124Uo5360
Photo: http://instagram.com/p/O9urlokE80/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-12-19
Stolen From: MLK and Rosa Parks, home garafe
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Owner: Michelle Brannan
OwnerEmail: mkbrannan@gmail.com
Description: this was sold as single gear bike, but had gears added to it. Black fenders and a commuter rack have also been added
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-110169
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

New options on the table for Foster streetscape plan

Detail of a newly proposed cross section.

Please welcome our new contributing writer, Tyler Pell. This is his first report.

The fourth Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting for the Foster Streetscape Plan was held last week, with new proposals presented to the SAC as well as a redevelopment project known as the “Green Link.”

The “Foster freeway” as it’s locally known, has been due for safety improvements for many years. As we recently reported, a new streetscape plan is being drawn up and $3.25 million in safety improvements has already been obtained via federal grants and other funding sources. The City Council will adopt a new plan for Foster sometime in the next year, but the specific road design will depend on how the the stakeholder advisory committee is steered in the coming months (among the many proposals on the table is the Foster Road Bikeway plan).

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Gray Trek 3900 ~2009

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Year: ~2009
Brand: Trek
Model: 3900
Color:Gray
Size:16
Serial: CB4CN426
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-12-14
Stolen From: From the bike rack at Winterhaven School in Brooklyn neighborhood of SE Portland. During a school day during school hours. Cable lock was cut.
Neighborhood: Brooklyn, SE Portland
Owner: Jim Adriance
OwnerEmail: jadriance(A T)yahoo.com
Reward: $50
Description: Hybrid style, 24-speed, straight handlebars, no fenders, bell, green water bottle holder, black seat, red blinking back light, mount for a front light
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 12-157962
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Open house coming up for North Portland Greenway project

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Portland Parks & Recreation is holding an open house for the North Portland Greenway Trail alignment project on January 9th. This event will be your chance to view the updated route maps. As we reported earlier this month, there are some big decisions on the table in terms of where Parks planners should focus their engineering and design efforts.

North Portland Greenway Open House
University of Portland, Chiles Center (5000 N. Willamette Blvd)
6:30 to 8:30 pm (presentation at 7:00pm)
Official project website

Black Surly Long Haul Trucker 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Surly
Model: Long Haul Trucker
Color:Black
Size:56 cm
Serial:HT782456
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-12-19
Stolen From: Stolen from my front porch at NE 16th and Killingsworth
Neighborhood: NE – Vernon neighborhood
Owner: Renee Bartley
OwnerEmail: renee.bartley@gmail.com
Description: All black Surly LHT; 56 cm; black bar tape; black fenders and rear rack
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-157984
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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