Month: December 2013

Red Specialized Allez unknown

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Year: unknown
Brand: Specialized Allez
Color:Red
Size:52cm
Serial: M359892
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2013-12-3
Stolen From: 73rd and Burnside – my backyard…creepy
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Andrea Kuebbing
OwnerEmail: andrea.kuebbing(A T)gmail.com
Reward: something, i haven’t decided yet
Description: The handlebar on one side is slanted from a recent crash I had – white dirytish tape on the handlebars and lots of dirt on it from riding this winter
Police record with: Portland PT
Police reference#: T13012294
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Citing nonexistent policy, Amtrak workers haul away Portlanders’ bikes – UPDATED

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Texas Eagle

The Texas Eagle in Austin, Tex.
(Photo by Ian Westcott.)

[See official response from Amtrak in update at end of story.]

Amtrak apologized Tuesday to a Portlander traveling through Texas who said train workers woke her up and yelled at her for having a folding bicycle as carry-on luggage — something the national rail service allows.

“Unfortunately, we have found that Amtrak employees at all levels tend to be unaware of the company’s policy’s regarding bikes, folding and otherwise,” Elly Blue, a Portland-based writer who is on a business trip with her partner Joe Biel, wrote in an email. (Blue and Biel didn’t end up losing their bikes or needing to check them, though they were taken away overnight.)

“I love the train because it’s low-stress,” Blue lamented. Last night’s trip, though, was anything but.

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ODOT picks advisory committee for state Bike/Ped Mode Plan update

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Four of the the committee’s 16 members are familiar faces to many BikePortland readers.
Left to Right: Jerry Norquist, Jenna Stanke, Chris DiStefano, Stephanie Routh.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has just announced who will sit on the Policy Advisory Committee that will help them with an important update of the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Mode Plan. The 16 person committee was chosen to guide the development of the plan and to “reflect input from stakeholders across the state.”

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Showers Pass unveils ‘waterproof breathable’ socks

Showers Pass is expanding their product line once again with the new “Crosspoint” sock which they say is waterproof and breathable. Check out the photo and press release below and stay tuned for our review once we get a pair to try out…

NEW: Waterproof Breathable Socks from Showers Pass
Three-Layer Bonded Construction Provides Truly Innovative Wet Weather Protection for
Cycling, Running, Nordic Skiing, and Other Outdoor Activities

Portland, Ore., December 3, 2013 – Showers Pass, the Portland, Oregon-based leader in wet and inclement weather protection for cyclists has introduced a first-ever, multi-sport waterproof-breathable sock for cycling, running, skiing and other outdoor activities.

Reflecting Showers Pass’ trademark attention to detail and commitment to solving the problems of cyclists and other outdoor athletes, the new Crosspoint WP sock provides fast, reliable moisture control for even the toughest outdoor sports – while still feeling like a normal sock.

Thanks to a three-layer bonded construction, the new Crosspoint sock provides reliable moisture control and full submersion protection for even the toughest outdoor sports. An Artex waterproof-breathable membrane is sandwiched between the knit outer layer and moisture-wicking Coolmax FX nylon lining for total protection and optimal comfort. A touch of Spandex ensures a snug fit.

“When you’re talking about outdoor sports in winter, it is critical to protect your feet and keep them dry,” says Kyle Ranson, president, Showers Pass. “Being miles from home in harsh conditions with wet feet can get you in serious trouble very quickly. But that’s no reason to be stuck in clammy, uncomfortable footwear. That’s why we’ve taken everything we know about temperature and moisture control in outerwear and poured it into the fabrication of these new socks.”

The Showers Pass Crosspoint Mid-Calf WP sock retails at an MSRP of $35, and is available from cycling and sports outerwear retailers worldwide. For more information on this and other Showers Pass products, visit www.showerspass.com.

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About Showers Pass (www.showerspass.com)
Portland, Ore. based Showers Pass designs and markets technically innovative cycling outerwear and bicycle accessories to top independent bicycle dealers, specialty retailers and a strong, loyal consumer base across the United States and abroad. Showers Pass gear is engineered for bicycle racers, commuters, and everyday cycling enthusiasts. The company is focused on designing performance products so innovative that they inspire more people to ride in any and every weather condition.

Big ideas from future transpo leaders will get spotlight tonight

Screenshot of proposed diverters on SE Clinton from a
presentation by PSU Traffic and Transportation Class
participant Taylor Gibson.

One of Portland’s most remarkable public-policy traditions takes place tonight: A handpicked handful of citizen transportation wonks will present their ideas for how to improve the local streets to a panel of city leaders.

Among the concepts to be presented in the Portland Building tonight: a plan that would dramatically reduce “cut-through” traffic on Clinton Street by adding traffic diverters at 17th, 27th and 37th Avenues; and a proposal for a regionwide, multi-jurisdiction mobile app to let people report simple road problems like clogged grates or loose leaves.

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Event: Bike+Tech Samurai happy hour at Portland Art Museum

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This event looks interesting… And it comes with free admission to the Portland Art Museum’s Samurai exhibit. Check out the details below and make sure you RSVP if you’d like to show up

Bike+Tech fans,

Just a reminder to RSVP if you’re planning on coming by the first ever Bike+Tech “Samurai” happy hour at the Portland Art Museum on Thursday, December 5th. Come by to meet folks in the bike and tech industries, learn about the ROI of bicycling for tech companies, see the world class bike vision for Portland, have some drinks and food, and tour the Samurai exhibit. Swords are optional 😉

We’ll have an exciting lineup of bike and tech-related companies/organizations in attendance:

– Ahearne Cycles
– Athlete Path
– Bicycle Transportation Alliance
– Breadwinner Cycles
– Cascade Web
– Castelli
– Civilian Bicycle Co.
– Grave Bikes
– Elemental
– Equilibrium Capital
– FMYI
– Galois
– Intel
– Looptworks
– New Relic
– Nike
– Oregon Manifest
– Portland Art Museum
– Portland Pedal Power
– Puppet Labs
– SEQRD
– Sugar Wheel Works
– Technology Association of Oregon
– VeloTech
– Wieden+Kennedy

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First look: New buffered bike lanes on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway

Newly buffered bike lane on Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
(Photos by Barbara Stedman)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has been busy in southwest Portland lately. We recently shared their plans for a new protected bike path on the Terwilliger “teardrop” and BikePortland reader Barbara Stedman has been keeping us in the loop on a host of other, bike-friendly changes going on in the area.

Stedman is a daily bike rider who lives in Hillsdale with her daughter Helena and husband Kenneth (we profiled their morning commute last year).

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No holiday from road carnage and unsafe, illegal driving in Oregon

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The Oregon State Police has posted the results from a focused enforcement mission over the Thanksgiving holiday. The numbers reflect a sad reality of how common unsafe and illegal driving is on our roads.

Check out these traffic collision, injury and citation stats from Wednesday (11/27) afternoon through Sunday night (just three and-a-half days!):

  • On Thursday, November 28, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a 25-year old woman died in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 20 south of Lebanon in Linn County. OSP is the lead investigating agency and alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor.
  • On Sunday, December 1, at approximately 7:09 a.m., a 26-year old woman died in a two-vehicle collision on SE Orient Drive near SE Salquist Road in Gresham in Multnomah County. Gresham Police Department is the lead investigating agency.
  • OSP troopers responded to over 120 traffic crashes, of which 7 involved a DUII driver. Approximately a quarter of the reported crashes occurred on I-5 (29 non-injury crashes / 5 injury crashes).
  • OSP troopers reported 50 DUII arrests, slightly up from 47 DUII arrests reported last year. Twelve of the OSP DUII arrests occurred on I-5.
  • Over 1,100 citations and 1,400 warnings

  • Nearly 900 citations and 920 warnings for speed-related violations

Beyond the loss of lives, injuries, and other trauma these numbers represent, consider the massive amount of resources our state spends just dealing with this stuff.

Next time the topic of funding comes up, let’s remember these hidden costs.

Black Sears made in Austria classic 1962

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Year: 1962
Brand: Sears made in Austria
Model: classic
Color:Black
Size:medium
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/SKSCE3D.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-12-01
Stolen From: Private garage, Ladd’s Addition, near Hazel and Elliott.
Neighborhood: Ladd’s Addition
Owner: Dennis Puetz
OwnerEmail: djpuetz(AT)gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Sears bicycle, 1962, 5-speed, black, vintage, restored in 2011, perfect paint job, metal basket, rear light, new tires, new everything. Collectors bicycle. Reward for information leading to recovery of bike. Dennis 503-819-3662.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 13-100719
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Metalic Blue Redline Metro 9 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Redline
Model: Metro 9
Color:Metalic Blue
Size:52
Serial:ics9a0423
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-12-01
Stolen From: Private garage, Ladd’s Addition, Hazel & Elliott.
Neighborhood: Ladd’s Addition
Owner: Dennis Puetz
OwnerEmail: djpuetz@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Redline Metro 9, 9-speed (1×9 configuration), metalic blue, black fenders, water bottle from 2012 Seattle to Portland, new rear LED light – high quality $45, front light 0.5 watt, U-lock with key clipped on handle bar cables, marathon tires (heavy duty, puncture resistant, comfort seat (about 2 in wider than stock), wireless speedometer.

Reward for information leading to recover of one or both bicycle.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 13-100719
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black, orange front forks Novara Buzz 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Novara
Model: Buzz
Color:Black, orange front forks
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/QMw6mUl.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2013-11-29
Stolen From: Stolen from my garage. Thief broke in through the window. Rosa Parks & Cleveland.
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Owner: E. Coddington
OwnerEmail: ericcoddington(A T)gmail.com
Description: Had a small folding air pump vectored to the frame. Also, has mounted bottle holder.
Police record with: Portland PD, Officer A. Barr
Police reference#: 13-100586
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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