Month: November 2013

City reveals early options, sets stage for ’20’s Bikeway’ project

A ride with the family-6

Some people will ride with cars
on 28th, but others won’t.
(Photo by J.Maus/BikePortland)

One of the most important bike-related projects in the city right now is at that wonderful point in its life-cycle where interesting ideas have a chance to take root. But some fear they won’t.

The Bureau of Transportation’s 20’s Bikeway Project will create the only continuous, street-level north-south bikeway in all of Portland, running essentially from the city’s southern border to the Columbia River. Though its length means that there are numerous issues involved, the most complicated stretch runs through a much-trafficked “streetcar suburb” on 28th Avenue between SE Stark Street and NE Sandy Boulevard.

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gray Novarra Safari 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Novarra
Model: Safari
Color:gray
Size:xl size frame
Serial:U8XK13687
Stolen in Portland, OR 97220
Stolen:2013-11-17
Stolen From: Walgreens on West Burnside. Pretty sure it was a panhandler who was lurking in front of the store.
Neighborhood: west Burnside
Owner: Kevin Gianakos
OwnerEmail: kvgianakos@aol.com
Reward: $50
Description: Novarra safari touring bike with trekker/butterfly style handlebars, disc brakes, front of front fender broken off, pedal strap on right pedal only, tubus tara front rack, rear rack fastened with zip tie on one side, mud flap on rear fender has been stapled and super glued, bike is covered with fruit stickers I applied while riding from Pdx to Anchorage this summer.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver/Blue Gary Fisher Mt. Tam 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Mt. Tam
Color:Silver/Blue
Size:19″
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2001&brand=Gary+Fisher&model=Mt.+Tam
Stolen in Portland, OR 97218
Stolen:2013-11-18
Stolen From: Super 8 Parking Lot. 11011 Northeast Holman Street
Portland, OR 97220
Neighborhood: North East
Owner: Brendt Bly
OwnerEmail: brendt.bly(at sign)outlook.com
Reward: $50
Description: Some rusting paint, rust on bolts. XT rear derailleur. Pedals have two lines.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup: Shattered parents, bike tree mystery & more

The parents of Allison Liao.
(Video still by Streetfilms.)

Here’s the bike-related news from around the world that caught our eyes this week:

Child killed: The parents of a 3-year-old New York girl killed by a man who rolled his SUV over her in a crosswalk (and then received two traffic tickets for doing so) spend four minutes giving the most persuasive and heartbreaking speech I’ve ever seen about the misplaced priorities of American streets. It’s wrenching, and also motivating.

Bike mystery solved: Seattle’s KOMO-TV has tracked down the 50-year-old origin of a child’s bicycle that was carried into the air, swallowed by a tree and transformed into a minor tourist attraction.

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Dark Blue and metallic Gray Specialized Crosstrail 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Crosstrail
Color:Dark Blue and metallic Gray
Size:Men’s
Serial:WUD096029133E
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/esb6G9s.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-11-18
Stolen From: 2803 SE 17th Ave. Portland, OR 97202 Apt building, stolen from 2nd story porch facing over the parking lot
Neighborhood: Clinton
Owner: Craig Stephens
OwnerEmail: stressedboards@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Dark Blue and Metallic Gray Specialized Crosstrail. Front suspension forks and had a yellow road wheel up front (at the time of theft) . There was a Specialized Flak Jacket rear tire, a silver Planet Earth bike rack ( not black as in picture) which may still have a Bike Punk sticker on it, as well it may still have a worn "AK-47" sticker on the right side of the top tube. The handle grips are well worn, slightly torn. It has mt. bike type fenders front and rear.
Police record with: Portland police Bureau
Police reference#: 13-158883
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

trek 7.5 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: trek
Model: 7.5
Serial: wtu333c1634c
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-11-15
Neighborhood: woodstock
Owner: Elena Raab
OwnerEmail: pou97202(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: Black alumium, pick fenders, sit extender ,Bontager weels , bike gallery sticker , pink sun burned water bottle holder ,front basket, yellow saddle bag , pump with the pump holder
Police record with: POrtland
Police reference#: T13011776
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Specialized Hard Rock 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Specialized
Model: Hard Rock
Color:Black
Size:26
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2013-11-17
Stolen From: Pionner Square. Morrison/5th ave
Owner: Otavio Barbosa
OwnerEmail: otavioretamal@me.com
Description: Pedal Clip, lamps, color Black and details withe.
Police reference#: 1396857
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

all black GMC Denali 700c Men’s model 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: GMC
Model: Denali 700c Men’s model
Color:all black
Size:XL
Photo: http://www.walmart.com/ip/GMC-Denali-700c-25-Men-s-Road-Bike-X-Large/16203482
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-11-16
Stolen From: The parking garage next to Zupan’s grocery store at SE 34th & Belmont.
Neighborhood: South east belmont area
Owner: Thomas Martin
OwnerEmail: temartin21(AT)gmail.com
Description: The bike had a yellow and black headlamp strap tied around the handlebars. It is completely black with curved handle bars. Please call 864-650-1900 if found!!!
Police record with: Filed with Portland PD on 11/17/2013
Police reference#: T13011755
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Dark Blue Specialized Vita 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Specialized
Model: Vita
Color:Dark Blue
Size:women’s bike
Photo: http://bikereviews.com/city-bikes/specialized/2010-specialized/specialized-vita-womens-city-bike/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-11-16
Stolen From: My bike was stolen from the Zupan’s parking garage on SE 34th & Belmont last night.
Neighborhood: South east belmont area
Owner: Emmeline Martin
OwnerEmail: emmeline1388(at sign)gmail.com
Reward: $100 reward if found
Description: My bike has 2 black metal side baskets attached to it. There is a silver water bottle holder attached as well. It still looks pretty new. PLEASE call me if you see it!!! 864-247-3772.
Police record with: Filed with Portland PD on 11/17/13
Police reference#: T13011755
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Gray Electra Townie 8 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Electra
Model: Townie 8
Color:Gray
Serial: WFSF04370
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2013-11-16
Stolen From: Stolen from the detached garage at my home along with 2 other bikes.
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Robert Dempster
OwnerEmail: karob(replace with at sign)easystreet.net
Reward: $100
Description: Has stickers on rear fender that say Pure Rock Fury.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 13-96594
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black and white Orbea Orca 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Orbea
Model: Orca
Color:black and white
Size:60cm
Serial: 7BOD0734
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-11-16
Stolen From: Stolen from detached garage at my home along with 2 other bikes.
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Robert Dempster
OwnerEmail: karob(at sign)easystreet.net
Reward: $100
Description: Has black lightning bolt stickers on the frame.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 13-96594
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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