Month: July 2013

ODOT will install automated counter on new State Trail in the Gorge

Manufacturer’s graphic of how the counter works.

The Oregon Department of Transportation just received shipment of an automated counter similar to the one in use on the Hawthorne Bridge in Portland. After ODOT Region 1 Transit and Active Transportation Liaison tweeted a picture of the new counter today, we followed up and learned a bit more about where it’s headed.

Horning says the counter will be installed on the new segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail that is set to open on September 15th. As Horning shared in a guest article here on BikePortland back in May, ODOT has been investing millions to renovate and re-build the Historic Columbia River Highway’s eleven miles that are set aside exclusively for hiking and biking. In September, ODOT plans to celebrate the opening of a 1.6 mile section that connects John B. Yeon State Park in Warrendale to the existing restored section of the state trail at the Moffett Creek Bridge (towards Cascade Locks).

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Bike Farm growing into new location

Bike Farm volunteers have blank slate
at their new space.
(Photos: Bike Farm)

Bike Farm, the plucky all-volunteer collective that educates people about how to ride and work on their bikes, is set for a major move.

Their new location, 1810 NE 1st Avenue (map) will make them much more accessible to a larger portion of Portlanders and it will give more space than their current 760 square-foot shop on NE Wygant. The location, just off N Williams and north of Broadway, also places them in a burgeoning hub of bike organizations and businesses that includes the offices of Portland Design Works, the Community Cycling Center, and Planet X/Titus.

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Scion apologizes, pulls insensitive ad

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Scion has apologized.

Scion has pulled an ad that referred to people riding bicycles as “obstacles.” The ad, which we highlighted on July 11th, had a fighting theme and the “King of the road” was its tC model sportscar.

Over the weekend, a reader pointed us to a blog post on Scion.com (which seems to be incorrectly dated to July 2nd), where the company addressed the concerns about the ad and announced its removal:

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Surveying the SE light rail construction detours: How are you coping?

SE light rail construction detours-2

It’s a mess out there. This view is looking east from the 99E viaduct onto SE Division Place.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

With two weeks to go for a set of major construction-related detours in Southeast Portland, they’re continuing to be a major hassle for all road users. We went out to survey the situation yesterday and we’re curious how you’re coping.

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orange/white trek 1000sl 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: trek
Model: 1000sl
Color:orange/white
Size:54cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-07-20
Stolen From: It was stolen Friday night from the Taboo parking garage on MLK BLVD in south east. My friend works there so I can get the video of it getting stolen
Owner: matthew voorheis
OwnerEmail: m_voorheis(AT)yahoo.com
Description: ‘the frame is a bright orange and while trek 1000,easton ea50 stem, ritchey pro drop bars, shamino ultegra shifters, shamino ultegra front and rear derailleur, dura ace cassette, fsa gossamer crank, mavic aksium wheels with vitorria rubino pro tires
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

black Trek Lane 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Trek
Model: Lane
Color:black
Size:54″
Serial: WTU204MW074F
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-07-21
Stolen From: E Burnside & 28th outside Laurelhurst Theater
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Owner: Meghan Sperandeo
OwnerEmail: megsperandeo( atsign )yahoo.com
Description: black with a few scratches
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13006617
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

gray/green GT Series 4 roadbike ?

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Year: ?
Brand: GT
Model: Series 4 roadbike
Color:gray/green
Size:xs
Serial: F071004782
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-07-21
Stolen From: E Burnside & 28th, outside of Laurelhurst Theater
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Owner: Meghan Sperandeo
OwnerEmail: megsperandeo(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Description: XS/female symbol sticker on bottom bar
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: T13006617
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver Specialized EXP Sport 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Specialized
Model: EXP Sport
Color:silver
Size:M
Serial: PL04J12107
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2013-07-22
Stolen From: N Portland
Neighborhood: Portsmouth
Owner: Kristi Hedrick
OwnerEmail: kristi_hedrick(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: bottle holder and rack on back street tires
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 1360526
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

white raleigh competition 1984

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Year: 1984
Brand: raleigh
Model: competition
Color:white
Size:54
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2013-07-22
Stolen From: SW 6th and Alder portland, OR
Neighborhood: downtown
Owner: Curtis Tronolone
OwnerEmail: curtis.Tronolone@gmail.com
Reward: 500.00
Description: 1984 USA racing addition pearl white, chrome forks and stays.
585-734-1926
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: T13006630
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Lemond Buenos Aires 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Lemond
Model: Buenos Aires
Color:Silver
Size:53 cm
Serial: WL3143413
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-07-22
Stolen From: In front of Pioneer Place
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Mark Nichols
OwnerEmail: Mdnicholsmd(A T)gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Red handle bar tape
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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