6/25: Hello readers and friends. I recently had my second (of two) total knee replacement surgeries so I'll be out of commission for a bit while I recover. Please be patient while I get back to full health. I hope to be back to posting as soon as I can. I look forward to getting back out there. 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

Year: 2013

Blumenauer, DeFazio team with GOP on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act

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L to R: Earl Blumenauer (D), Mike McCaul (R), Peter DeFazio (D), Howard Coble (R).
(Images: Blumenauer by J. Maus/BikePortland. All others via Facebook)

On a day when we learned U.S. traffic fatalities in 2012 went up for the first time since 2005 — with notable spikes in bicycling and walking deaths — Oregon Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio joined with two of their Republican colleagues, Howard Coble (NC) and Mike McCaul (TX) to introduce the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act (H.R. 3494).

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Red Specialized Allez 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez
Color:Red
Size:52-56
Photo: http://www.twistylittlepassages.net/jeremy/theft.png
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: 1525 SE Tacoma st.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Michael Trammell
OwnerEmail: bike(A T)twistylittlepassages.net
Reward: My gratitude? A fancy home cooked meal? 🙂
Description: It’s mostly stock (shimano components) but the tires are gatorskins and the wheels are upgraded (not sure the model, but they have the newer “flat” spokes). It had some battery powered christmas lights wrapped around the frame, a small bike computer (just a clock/speedometer/odometer) on the handlebars, a red blinky tali light, and a white reflector (no light) in the front. The black thin racing style seat is cracked on one side. It’s in pretty good shape but is definitely scuffed in various places. One of the toe straps (I think the left side) is missing. The red handlebar wrapping is pealing off in one or two places, and one or both handlebar caps are missing. The photo is of the thief in the act of stealing my friend.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-96096
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gray Jamis Nova Race 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Jamis
Model: Nova Race
Color:Gray
Size:56
Serial:U126KO
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: Burlingame Fred Meyer
Neighborhood: South Burlingame
Owner: Torrey Lindbo
OwnerEmail: torrey@redlizardrunning.com
Reward: 200
Description: Gray Jamis Nova Race bike with orange lettering and disk brakes. Black front and rear fenders; rear fender had red lizard sticker on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158869
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/sliver trek 7100

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Brand: trek
Model: 7100
Color:blue/sliver
Serial: wtu136c0943c
Stolen in , OR 96350
Stolen:2012-07-01
Stolen From: Yokosuka Japan on Navy base. I suspect the person may have transferred from here.
Owner: Theresa Veldhouse
OwnerEmail: docveldhouse( atsign )aol.com
Reward: yes
Description: At time of theft the bike had an attachment for a kids bike to be attached. The kids trek bike was not attached at the time of theft.
Police record with: the Navy military police on Yokosuka Naval base
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Orange Norco CCX 2 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Norco
Model: CCX 2
Color:Orange
Size:Large
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/DqI3Uwf.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: The bike rack at Apex Bar on SE Division & Se 12th.
Neighborhood: Hosford Abernethy
Owner: Casey Nolan
OwnerEmail: cnn_(at sign)msn.com
Description: Bike frame was still as it was from the dealer – all original stickers, nothing added. Front tire was a slightly knobby cyclocross tire, rear tire was a slick commuter tire. Shimano clip less pedals.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13011674
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

It’s official! New section of Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail now open

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This path is now open.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

A gorgeous new segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is now officially open to the public. The new paved path is 12 feet wide and 1.6 miles long. It goes from the John B Yeon State Park trailhead to the Moffett Creek Bridge. Its completion marks a significant milestone because it’s now possible to ride a bicycle between Troutdale and Cascade Locks without ever having to ride on the shoulder of Interstate 84.

We got a sneak peek at this back in August and it is a truly stunning place to ride. The new shared-use path is 12-feet wide and is ADA compatible. There’s also a new 76-foot long, 16-foot wide bridge over McCord Creek that ODOT says, “reflects the craftsmanship of the original highway design.” Other features include a new picnic and rest area with views of Beacon Rock and a link to US Forest Service Trail 400 that connects to Elowah Falls.

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County says Hawthorne Bridge speed bumps a “mistake”

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Second thoughts about bump installation.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

A set of speed bumps in the bicycle lane of SE Madison Ave as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge are likely to be removed. The bumps have garnered a lot of feedback — much of it negative — since they were installed a few weeks ago with the aim of slowing people down. We were surprised to learn that the County had installed them given the fact they were forced to remove a similar installation of speed bumps back in 2005.

Multnomah County has an advisory committee that meets once per month to discuss issues like this. However, we learned last week that the Multnomah County Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee was never briefed about the bumps before they went in. At their meeting last night, the bumps were on the top of the agenda and the County’s Engineering Services Manager Jon Henrichsen showed up to hear the committee’s concerns and try to explain why the decision was made to put them in.

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How much auto parking do we need? City of Portland looks long-term

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A surface parking lot in downtown Portland.
(Photo by J.Maus/BikePortland)
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It looks like Portland is finally ready to think long-term about its auto parking policies.

The City of Portland is preparing to embark on an 18-month study of its future auto parking needs, thanks to a $225,000 state grant. The result of the work, which the city said seems to be the first project of its kind in the country, could shape residential and commercial development patterns and on-street parking policy in the city for decades to come.

And for people who care about fixing Portland’s chronic shortage of low-car-friendly housing, or who those who want the city to reduce the tax-funded handout of so much free auto parking, the tea leaves look good.

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Black Diamondback STI 8 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Diamondback
Model: STI 8
Color:Black
Size:21
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: 6015 SE Brooklyn street
Owner: Nathaniel Toups
OwnerEmail: Ntoups22(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Black with red letters and some white. Has lights on front and back. No fenders. Was
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brown Marin Bridgeway 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Marin
Model: Bridgeway
Color:Brown
Size:17
Serial:ca11671gsc139
Photo: http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6594/9cl2.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2013-11-12
Stolen From: LLoyd Center movie theater (the outside one)
Neighborhood: Lloyd
Owner: Denise Riffle
OwnerEmail: denise.eliza@gmail.com
Description: The bike is more or less as pictured. The white basket is attached with bungee cords. I now have a bigger light on the front and a red light attached to the basket on back. I also have a bell on the front handlebars.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158822
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Green Linus Dutchi 1 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Linus
Model: Dutchi 1
Color:Green
Photo: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0049/9332/products/DUTCHI_1_Spring_1024x1024.jpg?v=1375656340
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2013-11-11
Stolen From: NE 6th Ave. and Holman
Neighborhood: DEKUM
Owner: Aaron Feiger
OwnerEmail: aafeiger(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 300
Description: Green Linus Dutchi, single speed
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158809
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Linus Gaston 1 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Linus
Model: Gaston 1
Color:Black
Photo: http://www.ecovelo.info/images/linus-gaston.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2013-11-11
Stolen From: NE 6th Ave, and Holman
Neighborhood: DEKUM
Owner: Aaron Feiger
OwnerEmail: aafeiger(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 300
Description: This is a black Linus Gaston 1 speed with Velo hammered rims, a brooks saddle, brooks handlebar grips and leather straps
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158809
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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