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Year: 2013

City adds new buffered bike lanes to N Skidmore Street

New bike lanes on N Skidmore-7

New, six-foot bike lanes on Skidmore.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has installed new bike lanes on N Skidmore Street. The new lanes begin at the intersection of Michigan Ave and continue west toward Interstate.

According to Ross Swanson with PBOT, the work on Skidmore is part of the Going to the River Project. That project is a $2.3 million effort to connect “Portland’s premier neighborhood greenway” on NE Going Avenue to the employment and industrial areas on Swan Island.

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Matte Burgundy Fuji Absolute 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Fuji
Model: Absolute
Color:Matte Burgundy
Size:21″
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/fUMSqm2.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2013-06-22
Stolen From: 4610 SE Belmont St. Portland OR 97215 outside the Multnomah Multicultural Center next to #15 bus stop and Horsebrass Pub.
Neighborhood: Belmont
Owner: Julian Ratcliffe
OwnerEmail: jgrpdx(AT)netscape.net
Reward: $100
Description: 2004 Fuji Absolute matte burgundy, flat black handlebars + Ergon GP2 Grips, post-mount rear fender, under-seat bag with Planet Bike Beamer 5 front bike light inside, LED mini tail light, OnGuard Doberman cable lock and mount, Gray Giro Indicator bike helmet, reflective yellow reflective snap-around strip on frame, silver water bottle mount.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-153994
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

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Did you miss the best bike stories on the web last week? If so, peruse our roundup to catch up…

— Probably the biggest story of last week was a NY Times article about the “sea of bikes” that “swamps” Amsterdam. It’s a situation playing out in many Dutch cities — they can’t build bike parking fast enough. I say that’s a great “problem” to have.

— Across the pond in the U.K., there’s a debate going on about how the bike industry can have the most impact in growing cycling. Some bloggers say companies should spend more funding direct advocacy and less on high-end press junkets (or “jollies”).

— Exciting news for Amtrak users: There’s a push on some of their east coast lines to add a bicycle baggage car.

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blue Kona Dew Deluxe 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Kona
Model: Dew Deluxe
Color:blue
Size:56 cm
Serial: SA80903569
Stolen in Portland, OR 97218
Stolen:2013-06-15
Stolen From: NE 60th and Emerson st
Neighborhood: Cully
Owner: Stephen Sanow
OwnerEmail: ssanow(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Kona Dew Deluxe. Disc brakes, full fenders, rear rack, broken bell, burley trailer hitch on rear axle
Police record with: PPD
Police reference#: T13005466
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Pink Electra Townie 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Electra
Model: Townie
Color:Pink
Size:20″?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97236
Stolen:2013-06-24
Stolen From: Someone managed to get in our back door and walk off with it on Ellis st.
Neighborhood: Se portland 136th and Ellis
Owner: James Jones
OwnerEmail: Mothmanjones(A T)gmail.com
Reward: I’m broke but can try to give something!
Description: Pink Electra townie not even a year old with white seat and green rims. Has a bell on it that’s got a cat face with crossbones underneath it. If seen please call or txt 505-269-1873
Police record with: Portland pd
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Specialized Globe Work 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Specialized
Model: Globe Work
Color:Silver
Size:Large Women’s
Serial: WSBC602274512G
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-06-21
Stolen From: Outside of my house. SE 54th and Boise.
Neighborhood: foster/powell
Owner: Julia Moore
OwnerEmail: jo1234moore(at sign)hotmail.com
Reward: $20
Description: This bike is silver. It is a step through, 21 speed. There are no noticeable brand markings on the body.I had fenders and a rear rack on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-50735
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Dark Grey Specialized Sirrus Comp 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrus Comp
Color:Dark Grey
Size:Large
Serial: WSBC602035319F
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2013-06-18
Stolen From: New Seasons Market parking lot. 6400 N. Interstate Ave.
Owner: James Hines
OwnerEmail: jameschines(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Reward: $100.00
Description: Large, dark grey/black Specialzed Sirrus Comp, flat-bar roadbike. All stock components except for seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13005467
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Jamis Satellite Sport 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Jamis
Model: Satellite Sport
Color:Red
Size:58 cm
Serial: U117U30517
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2013-06-23
Stolen From: The Vaux, 2335 NW Raleigh St
Neighborhood: Chapman
Owner: Drew Calhoun
OwnerEmail: andrew.calhoun.pdx( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: cash reward
Description: Has fenders, bottle cage, and black plastic baskets. The front fender is broken on the right side where it attaches to the fork. Has (had?) attachments for front and back lights.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

brown home-built Fixed gear 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: home-built
Model: Fixed gear
Color:brown
Size:men’s small
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-06-22
Stolen From: Garage on alley.
Neighborhood: Ladd’s Addition.
Owner: Jonathan Keck
OwnerEmail: jaykeck(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Repurposed Nishiki frame, painted rustoleum brown, lots of stickers, green Brooks saddle, red handlebar tape.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Cannondale 613 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Cannondale
Model: 613
Color:Black
Size:52 cm
Serial: P033527
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2013-06-23
Stolen From: In front of Columbia cottage in Columbia park north of Lombard
Neighborhood: Portsmouth
Owner: Erica Lurie
OwnerEmail: Ericalurie77(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Look pedals. Shimano 105 components. 1 water bottle cage with pump. Back seat bag.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1351041
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red NOVARA Arriba 1996

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Year: 1996
Brand: NOVARA
Model: Arriba
Color:Red
Serial: 820021943
Stolen in Marina del Rey, CA., OR
Stolen:2013-06-19
Stolen From: 13836 Bora Bora Way, Marina del Rey- Marina Harbor Apts;, California Underneath basement parking
Neighborhood: Marina del Rey Harbor
OwnerEmail: hmsark(replace with at sign)aol.com
Reward: Free 30 min. flite in small aircraft in LA.
Description: Red NOVARA ARRIBA- Blk. Rims- New Seat- straight handlebars w/- new rubber grips- new LED lights- new pouch attached to top frame bar.
Police record with: Marina del Rey- Police
Police reference#: 913-01516-2760-386
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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