Year: 2014

Progress on North Portland Greenway in St. Johns area

The newest piece of the North Portland Greenway
is this paved path through cedar trees in Pier Park.
(Photo by NPGreenway)

There’s progress being made on the North Portland Greenway, a project that will someday connect the existing Eastbank Esplanade at the Steel Bridge with a biking and walking path all the way to the Columbia River north of St. Johns.

According to photos and an email sent to us by NPGreenway Core Team co-chairperson Francie Royce, the City of Portland is currently building the new bridge and paved trail that will connect Chimney Park and Pier Park (north of downtown St. Johns). Currently, the two parks are separated by a gulch that provides right of way for a Union Pacific Railroad line that leads to nearby industrial areas.

As we reported last year, the Pier-Chimney Bridge that spans between the two parks attracted protests from tree conservation advocates. That dispute was resolved amicably and construction is on pace to be completed this year. The estimated price of the 120-foot long bridge is $1.7 million which was funded through a federal grant and $220,000 from the City of Portland.

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grey Raliegh track 99ish

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Year: 99ish
Brand: Raliegh
Model: track
Color:grey
Size:55
Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4279493061.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2014-01-9
Stolen From: NE Schuyler st and NE 13th ave near NE Broadway
Neighborhood: northeast Broadway/ Irvington
Owner: Garrett Halm
OwnerEmail: gjhalm( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Its a track set up deep v wheels, fixation white sealed bearing petals, along with black fixation straps, brand new thickslick rear tire, on deep v white wheels drop down bars with cork grip, and a bell wired to them stem, along with a thompson seat post and carbon fiber front fork.
Police record with: Portland pd
Police reference#: T14000296
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bicycle Service Tech – Bike Gallery

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Job Title
Bicycle Service Tech

Company/Organization
Bike Gallery

Job Description

Department: Service
Position: Service Technician
Supervisor: Service Department Manager and Company Service Manager

Responsibilities

Interacting with customers
All service technicians are expected to be skilled and confident in assisting customers at the service counter; on occasion this may require stepping out from behind the service counter to assist with a bike, part, or accessory question. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Greeting customers who are picking up or dropping off bikes for service
• Provide estimates for service and repairs based upon customer interaction and an evaluation of the bike in question
• Write service tickets that are clear and legible
• Provide customers with an estimated time for completion of the work; remind customers of our service hours and that they will be called when the work is done
• Investigate and capitalize on opportunities to sell customers upgrades in repair or replacement parts
• Investigate and capitalize on opportunities to sell customers replacement rubber
• Be able to answer customer questions about accessory compatibility and installation with confidence
• Initiate contact with customers when service work is completed
• Respond with confidence to opportunities to demonstrate features, advantages, and benefits for parts of other products customers may inquire about
• Always respond to phone inquiries with professionalism, courtesy, and enthusiasm

Perform service and repairs on customer bicycles
When not interacting with customers, service technicians are expected to occupy their time in servicing and repairing scheduled or ‘while you wait’ repairs. Bike Gallery service technicians are required to have in their possession the tools necessary to perform all routine mechanical services; supplies will be provided by the shop service manager on an as needed basis.
• Be able to diagnose and service a wide range of performance complaints for a wide range of equipment types
• Be able to diagnose and service a wide range of noise complaints for a wide range of equipment types
• Be able to complete a bicycle assembly for any product carried, to the established quality standard, and within the established time parameters for the product in question
• Be able to identify and perform all aspects of replacement part installation to the established time and quality standards
• Be able to deliver established service packages (tune-ups, overhauls, etc.) to the established time and quality standards
• Be able to recognize and respond to changes in the work priorities of the service department as indicated by volume or other circumstances
• Test ride all completed service work to verify performance
• Be able to recognize and respond to opportunities to build customer loyalty through the delivery of prompt, accurate service
• Be prepared to demonstrate the value of the service menu pricing and as well as all work performed
• Stay current with equipment manufacturer specifications and product developments that affect service procedures or compatibility issues

How to Apply
Send cover letter & resume to:
Resumes@bikegallery.com

A bit of open streets information and inspiration

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The Via Recreativa in Guadalajara is just one of hundreds of open streets events in Latin America. Former Metro councilor Rex Burkholder will lead a presentation about them next week.
(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland)

With Portland’s Sunday Parkways firmly ensconced in city budgets and citizen psyches, it’s a good time to step back and take a broader look at the open streets revolution. Since Bogota’s Ciclovia gained widespread attention (thanks in large part to this 2007 Streetfilm), open street events have spread through America like wildfire.

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Council candidate Sharon Maxwell played role in Williams Ave re-design process

Sharon Maxwell at an open house for the
Williams Avenue Traffic Safety and Operations
Project in April 2011.
(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland)

Sharon Maxwell, the latest challenger to Commissioner Nick Fish’s seat on Portland City Council, might be a familiar name to many BikePortland readers. Maxwell spoke up early and often during the public process to update the design of North Williams Avenue.

For those who don’t remember, the City of Portland’s North Williams Avenue Traffic Safety and Operations Project began as just another transportation project, but ended up as a citywide conversation on bicycling, race, and gentrification. The project became a case study for urban planners, garnered national media attention, and became the subject of academic research.

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Burgundy Soma Smoothie ES

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Brand: Soma
Model: Smoothie ES
Color:Burgundy
Size:54cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2014-01-8
Stolen From: South side of Science Building 1 on the PSU campus.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Dan Lankow
OwnerEmail: dmsnig( atsign )gmail.com
Description: burgundy Soma Smoothie ES frame with a SRAM Apex compact double 10 (50 34 compact double crank, 30-12 cassette) with mavic rims, shimano hubs, a Bontrager carbon seat post, and Continental Gatorskin tires, wellgo reversable pedals, axiom back rack, black plastic fenders.

Residents hope the time has finally come for new path to Mt. Tabor Park

A committee formed by neighborhood residents wants the City to (finally) fund a new path that would connect neighborhoods south of Division to Mt. Tabor Park.
(Graphic: Committee to Improve Access to Mt Tabor Park)

Southeast Portland’s Mt. Tabor Park is one of the most popular open spaces in the entire region — especially for the neighborhoods that border its 190 acres of wooded groves, view points, trails, roads, and picnic areas. Multiple park entrances offer easy access from the north, west, and east; but residents south of the park aren’t so lucky. Now there’s an effort to change that.

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Marin’s cycling splendor

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Morning sun drenches Ridgecrest Blvd high above
the Pacific Ocean in Mt. Tamalpais State Park.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

During the winter break I spent time in the California Bay Area visiting family. While I was there I took full advantage of the sun, warm air, and the many miles of paved and dirt roads that surround my aunt’s house in Forest Knolls, a small community west of Fairfax in Marin County.

Marin is a fascinating place for a bike lover like myself. It’s the birthplace of two of America’s most important contributions to cycling’s rich history: the Safe Routes to School movement and mountain biking. Safe Routes was first piloted in Marin County in 2000 and mountain biking as we know it today was born on the dirt roads around Mt. Tamalpais in the late 1970s. Both of those innovations are still major components of the physical infrastructure and cultural heritage of Marin.

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Miracle on 34th? Neighbors ask city to improve bike access by removing auto parking

Mark Zahner outside his 34th Avenue home.
(Photos by M.Andersen/BikePortland)

It’s an anomaly in Southeast Portland’s parking wars: a group of homeowners is asking the City of Portland to please remove a row of auto parking spaces from their street.

They’d rather have a bike lane, the group says. But it’s not yet clear whether their request will be granted.

“It’s a street where nobody’s been killed, but many, many near misses,” said Mark Zahner of the street where he lives, 34th Avenue between Clinton and Division streets. “We feel like it’s only a matter of time.”

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Teal green Vanilla Custom Road 206

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Year: 206
Brand: Vanilla
Model: Custom Road
Color:Teal green
Size:56 CM (M)
Stolen in 97206, OR
Stolen:2014-01-8
Stolen From: Stolen from my car at the corner of SE Woodward and 59th.
Neighborhood: South Tabor
Owner: David Pilz
OwnerEmail: dpilz(A T)me.com
Description: One of a kind Vanilla Bicycles road bike. Mix of SRAM Force and Rival drive train, black Chris King hubs, silver Chris King headset. Says “Sacha White 2006” on the top tube. Rear dropouts have unicorns carved in them and say “Gentle Lovers Team Issue.”
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T14000239
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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