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Year: 2013

PSU now among top four most bike-friendly universities in America

Montgomery St Bike Garage at PSU

PSU’s Ian Stude inside a bike parking garage
that serves the campus.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Portland State University is in some very elite company atop the national Bike Friendly University rankings announced last month by the League of American Bicyclists. PSU has improved from their “silver” award in 2011 and is now one of only three schools in the “gold” category (Stanford is the only university to have received Platinum.)

Cycling at PSU has skyrocketed in recent years and the university has responded with bike-friendly policies, programs, and infrastructure. As of 2012, a survey (taken by 960 employees and 1,109 students) showed that 12% of the of the entire campus population arrived by bicycle. In 2005, just 6% of students rode bikes to campus. While bike use has gone up, the amount of people who drive alone to campus (23%) has dropped by half.

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PBOT hires former Oregonian reporter, BTA board member for media relations

Dylan Rivera

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has taken steps to fill a big hole in their communications department. As I shared last week, PBOT’s sole media relations staffers — Dan Anderson and Cheryl Kuck — both decided to move on. Today PBOT confirmed that they’ve hired Dylan Rivera and Diane Dulken as interim media relations staffers to fill those vacant positions.

Rivera is a former transportation reporter for The Oregonian who was laid off back in 2010. He covered many transportation issues including the Columbia River Crossing (he did great work exposing important details about that project), Sunday Parkways, parking policy, and so on. In July 2010 he was hired by Metro and became their senior public affairs specialist (as well as writing for their Metro News department). He left his Metro position at the end of last year to become the communications director for the Oregon House Democrats.

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A chat with ‘Portland to Portland’ ride leader Peter Murray

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Portland to Portland riders on eve of ride-23

London architect Peter Murray, photographed
at Rapha headquarters in northwest Portland.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

What bike lessons can London learn from American cities? Last Friday I caught up with London architect and leader of the Portland to Portland ride Peter Murray on the eve of his 4,000 mile cross-country bike journey to find out.

If you’ve forgotten (I wrote about them a few weeks ago), Portland to Portland is a 16 person team of architects and designers from London who are riding from Portland, Oregon to Portland Place in London to research and document bicycling practices, projects and culture in the U.S. While in Portland for a few days last week, they ironed out last minute details and logistics and soaked up our cycling scene (along with some wonderfully sunny weather). I caught up with Murray for a chat at Rapha headquarters in northwest Portland (Rapha is one of their sponsors). Murray, 69, is a bit of a legend in London architectural journalism and urban planning circles. He’s an accomplished author, chair of New London Architecture, and a close adviser to Mayor Boris Johnson. Murray’s specialty — and his passion — is how bicycling and walking can improve public space.

When it comes to urban cycling policy, we usually turn to planners and engineers. Why is a group of architects so interested in bicycling?

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Oregon moves up to third in new Bike-Friendly State rankings

Oregon Bicycle Summit

Bike rack in Sisters, Oregon.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The League of American Bicyclists released their annual Bicycle Friendly States rankings today. Oregon came in third place, which is up from fifth place in 2012 and represents a significant improvement over our eighth place ranking in 2011. The top state in the 2013 rankings is our northern neighbor Washington (they were also #1 last year), Colorado came in second, and Minnesota and Delaware rounded out the top five.

The rankings, which first came out in 2008, are determined primarily through a questionnaire sent to each state’s bicycle coordinator (in Oregon that title belongs to Sheila Lyons at the Oregon Department of Transportation). Answers from the questionnaire are then fact-checked by League staff in collaboration with leaders from bike advocacy groups. The League scored each state on how well they performed in five categories: legislation and enforcement; programs and policies; infrastructure; education and encouragement; and evaluation and planning. Among those five categories, Oregon fared poorly in the “infrastructure and funding” category, earning just 20-40% of the total possible points.

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Small 26′ whells Cannondale Bad Boy 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Bad Boy
Color:Small 26′ whells
Size:Black w/gargoyles on stem
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-04-19
Stolen From: Stolen from garage at SE 66th between Center and Rhone Streets.
Neighborhood: Foster Powell
Owner: Kath Kelly
OwnerEmail: kms1123(replace with at sign)hotmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black Cannondale bad boy w/gargoyles painted on stem and tube. 26′ whells with fenders. Had front and back LED lights;
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 13-32139
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black gloss with red accents Trek Fuel Ex 8 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Trek
Model: Fuel Ex 8
Color:Black gloss with red accents
Size:19.5″ frame
Serial: WTU156G5212G
Photo: http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/65185?wid=1490&hei=1080&fit=fit,1&fmt=jpg&qlt=100,1&op_usm=0,0,0,0&iccEmbed=0
Stolen in Grants Pass, OR 97527
Stolen:2013-04-29
Stolen From: From BikeKraft 785 Rogue River Hwy, GP
from inside our alarmed building with lots of cameras! South of river.
Neighborhood: south of river, rogue river hwy
Owner: Richard Amneus
OwnerEmail: bikekraft(A T)yahoo.com
Reward: yes, please call
Description: This was a brand new Trek mountain bike stolen from our store- BikeKraft in Grants Pass, OR. We were broken into and 4 other bikes stolen too
Police record with: yes, filed with GP city police
Police reference#: 2013-14375
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

19.5 Trek Remedy 9 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Trek
Model: Remedy 9
Color:19.5
Size:deep evergreen & lime green accents
Serial:WTU283G5410
Photo: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/technical_trail/remedy/remedy_9/#
Stolen in Grants Pass, OR 97527
Stolen:2013-04-29
Stolen From: 785 rogue river hwy, grants pass, orBikeKraft 541-476-4935
Neighborhood: south of river, rogue river hwy
Owner: Richard Amneus
OwnerEmail: bikekraft@yahoo.com
Reward: yes, please call
Description: actually had 5 bikes stolen from our store BikeKraft in Grants Pass, OR this week
Police record with: report to grants pass city police
Police reference#: 2013-14375
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Trek 2100 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Trek
Model: 2100
Color:Silver
Size:Black Decals
Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97222
Stolen:2013-04-27
Stolen From: The bike was stolen out of my garage from my house on SE 37th Ave near the cross of King Blvd
Neighborhood: Milwaukie near Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Owner: Phil Gately
OwnerEmail: spgately(replace with at sign)msn.com
Reward: 50
Description: 2004 Trek 2100 63cm road bike silver in color with black decals with one decal partly torn. White handle bar tap. White and red IAFF firefighter sticker on seat post.
Police record with: Milwaukie PD
Police reference#: 13-1604
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bike Mechanic with Customer Service Skills – Pedal Bike Tours

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Job Title
Bike Mechanic with Customer Service Skills

Company/Organization
Pedal Bike Tours

Job Description
At Pedal our mission is to create joyful and memorable experiences by bicycle.
We encourage exploration of our world through fun and safe bike riding experiences, guided by friendly experts and supported by professional customer service.
Our guided tours help people learn to comfortably and safely explore by bicycle, while encouraging a deeper understanding of the history and culture of each place we visit.
Our bike rentals let guests create their own experiences using our high quality and well maintained bikes, helmets and equipment
Our knowledgeable staff are always happy to give insider tips on things to do, places to visit and must-sees while exploring the area.

Requirements:
-Maintain our fleet of high quality rental bikes as well as service outside bikes
-Minimum 1 year experience as a bike shop mechanic is required.
-Sales experience preferred, but not mandatory if you have the personality to interact with customers.
-Must have great customer service skills.
-Ability to perform tune ups, overhauls
-Wheel building skills preferred.
-3 professional references upon request.
-Current Resume

How to Apply
If interested, bring your resume with cover letter and references to Pedal Bike Tours, 133 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, 97204 or email to info@pedalbiketours.com

Job: Program Administrator – OTREC at Portland State University

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Job Title
Program Administrator

Company/Organization
OTREC at Portland State University

Job Description
The Oregon Transportation Research and Education Center (OTREC) at Portland State University (PSU) is seeking a highly-motivated Research and Education Program Administrator. The Research and Education Program Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of research, education and diversity programs. This is an exciting career opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in shaping a collaborative, multi-modal, multi-disciplinary, multi-campus transportation center focusing on research, education, and technology transfer. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts or Science and a minimum of 3 years experience or a Master of Science and 1 year of experience. Starting salary is $43,200 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. PSU is an AA/EO institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

How to Apply
Apply online at: http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings.

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