Grey Gary Fisher HKEK

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Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: HKEK
Color:Grey
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-12-5
Stolen From: Stolen from my garage.
Neighborhood: Irvington neighborhood. NE 12th
Owner: Jeremy Thiessen
OwnerEmail: jthiessen9(AT)yahoo.com
Description: Mountain bike modified for bike commting. Had narrow road tires and fenders on it. Several reflective stickers on the frame.
Police record with: Portland PF
Police reference#: T12010463
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

yellow fram fuji newest 4.0 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: fuji
Model: newest 4.0
Color:yellow fram
Size:white front fork
Serial: icfj9b04788
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/lLyTd.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2012-12-6
Stolen From: Astor Elementary bike rack. My 11 year old son rides his bike 5 miles round trip, to and from school monday-friday. He has for the last 2 years.
Neighborhood: North Portland, Near University of Portland
Owner: jaime carse
OwnerEmail: dalidali76(replace with at sign)hotmail.com
Description: Bright yellow Fuji newest 4.0 42″ frame.
Police record with: portland
Police reference#: 12-106493
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Tonquin Trail gets new name and a master plan

Rollin’ through the Ice Age.
(Photo: Metro)

The Tonquin Trail — a 22 mile system of paths that will someday connect the cities of Sherwood, Tualatin and Wilsonville — is now officially named the Ice Age Tonquin Trail. The project has also just completed a master plan that is set to be forwarded onto city, regional, and county officials after a slate of public hearings early next year.

About 12,000 to 17,000 years ago, the same cataclysmic floods that started in Montana and created the Columbia River Gorge, also spilled into the Willamette Valley and left an a geologic imprint that remains today. The National Park Service has recognized the path of these floods and passed the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail into law in 2009.

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What you missed at Wonk Night

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PBOT staffer Peter Koonce (L) and Metro
Councilor-elect Bob Stacey at Wonk Night.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Last night a solid crowd (about 37 people) showed up for our Wonk Night here on the 4th floor of the Title & Trust Building in downtown Portland. We met in the spacious lobby of Lancaster Engineering (which happens to be adjacent to my office) and enjoyed snacks, drinks, and hearty discussions.

The folks that showed up made just the right mix of officials, planning students, engineers, and citizen activists. Faces in the crowd included: Metro Councilor-elect Bob Stacey; ODOT Region 1 Active Transportation Liaison Jessica Horning; ODOT Region 1 Grant Manager Lidwien Rahman; PBOT Signals, Streetlights, and ITS Division Manager Peter Koonce; Oregon bike tourism advocate and bike journalist Russ Roca; Active Right of Way volunteer and northeast Portland neighborhood activist Ted Beuhler; animation expert Spencer Boomhower; bike advocate John Beaston; Portland Pedicabs owner Ryan Hashagen, and many others.

After giving everyone ample time to chat and meet each other, I shared some thoughts about my recent trip to New York City. I had also laid out some of the materials I picked up at the NACTO Designing Cities conference (which, for this wonky crowd, proved to be quite popular).

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orange/brown Curtlo custom 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Curtlo
Model: custom
Color:orange/brown
Serial:04110
Photo: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8247820563_ebf868e0ee.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-12-05
Stolen From: 1400 NE Alberta Street, directly in front of Zoom Care.
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts
Owner: Jeff Nichols
OwnerEmail: jnichols621@gmail.com
Description: This is a custom cyclocross bike with skinny road tires on it (unlike the tires in the photo). It had a Wound Up X Fork, and a Campy Centaur drivetrain.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-157623
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Jamis Coda Sport 2010-2011

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Year: 2010-2011
Brand: Jamis
Model: Coda Sport
Color:black
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/oMLst.jpg
Stolen in , OR
Stolen:2012-12-01
Stolen From: NE Prescott and 20th. Apartment building basement.
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts
Owner: Stephen Mitchell
OwnerEmail: Samitchell1231( atsign )gmail.com
Description: There is a large scuff mark on the handlebars right in the center.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12010416
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

How bikes are becoming more like cars

BikeBOT Radio Ride-37

A sound system, plenty of storage space,
high-powered lights… Who needs a truck?!
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

It occurred to me today that, when it comes to accessories and their presence on the road, bikes are slowly but surely becoming more and more like cars. Consider this: Not only are more and more cities dedicated increased roadway space to bicycles; but the proliferation of sound systems, iPhone mounts on handlebars, super-bright hub-powered light systems, and other product trends point to a significant leveling of the vehicle playing field.

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First look: PBOT adds buffer to bike lanes on SW Barbur Blvd

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Brand New Buffered Bike Lanes on SW Barbur Blvd. Portland

As seen just south of SW Whitaker St.
(Photos: Jim Parsons)

As we reported back in September, PBOT has repaved SW Barbur Blvd just south of downtown Portland. As part of that project, they’ve widened the bike lanes and have painted a striped buffer. The new buffered lanes are about 3/4 of a mile long and go from SW Caruthers near I-405 south to SW Lane at Naito.

The new lanes were completed late last month. Our roving correspondent Jim Parsons snapped a few photos…

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As talk show appearance looms, thoughts on the Emily Finch phenomenon

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Emily Finch pedaling talk show host Ricki Lake
during a recent trip to L.A.
(Photo: The New Ricki Lake Show)

When I first saw Emily Finch with her six kids in tow at a local farmer’s market this past summer, I had no idea she would become a bona fide bike celebrity before the year was out. But that’s exactly what has happened.

This Friday night, Finch is hosting a viewing party at Velo Cult Bike Shop (1969 NE 42nd Ave) for her recent appearance on The New Ricki Lake Show. Where Emily will show up next is anyone’s guess; but there’s no guesswork about how far her story has traveled and how many people she has already inspired.

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Pay-per-mile auto insurance company launches in Portland

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Metro Mile-2

This little device plugs into you car’s diagnostic
port and then records mileage and other trip data.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

MetroMile, which launched in Oregon today, is the first company in the nation to offer pay-per-mile auto insurance. The company is targeting its services at the growing number of Americans — particularly those under 40 — who are driving less.

While company CEO Steve Pretre hails from Redwood City, California, he and his partners have decided to base the company here in Portland.

Why Portland?

“What brought us here was here initially was the bike community,” Pretre shared when I met with him last week. During one of his many visits over the past several months he went on a run and got caught at a bridge lift on the Hawthorne Bridge. “While I was waiting there, there were probably close to 100 bikes waiting with me to get across. I realized right then that this was the right place for us to start.”

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green Schucks

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Brand: Schucks
Color:green
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-11-28
Stolen From: 1517 NE 8th Ave.
Neighborhood: Lloyd center
Owner: Jessica Vorster
OwnerEmail: tia1616(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Description: Old green schucks with new breaks, a red iamsterdam bell, cup holder on the handlebars and a basket on the front. And a rack on the back.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12010387
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

blue Schwinn

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Brand: Schwinn
Color:blue
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-11-28
Stolen From: 1517 NE 8th AVe.
Neighborhood: Lloyd center
Owner: Jessica Vorster
OwnerEmail: tia1616(A T)gmail.com
Description: An adult tricycle with a baby seat mounted on the back and a big basket in front.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12010387
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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