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What projects matter to you? The BTA wants to know

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Get Together - Pearl District-3-2

Time to roll out the maps!
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

In case you haven’t heard, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is working on an update to their Blueprint for Better Bicycling. The last one was published in 2005, and the map of potential projects they can put on the list has changed considerably since then. The problem is, they don’t know everything you know — so they need help prioritizing which projects should be included this time around.

The BTA has announced three “input sessions” that will take place early next month across the tri-county region:

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black/grey Specialized TriCross

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Brand: Specialized
Model: TriCross
Color:black/grey
Size:52cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-11-14
Stolen From: Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Fremont, in front of Carpaccio Trattoria
Neighborhood: Boise/Eliot/King/Irvington
Owner: Sean Stroup
OwnerEmail: stroup11(A T)hotmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black and grey Specialized TriCross with crimson colored Chris King bottom bracket and Cannondale C2 stem. There is/was also black electrician tape over the screw holes for the bottle cages in order to keep mud out during cross races. Alex Ace-19 Rims with tubeless tire setup.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Facing further cuts, PBOT floats new revenue ideas at budget meeting

PBOT Director Tom Miller at a meeting
of his Budget Advisory Committee
last night.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The budget outlook for the Bureau of Transportation is a bit better this year than it was last year; but things are still grim. I attended the first of three PBOT Budget Advisory Committee meetings last night to get the lowdown and words like “triage” were being thrown around. But amid the doom and gloom, there are some interesting developments to report that could brighten the picture.

The big takeaway from last night is that PBOT is prepping for a $4.5 million budget gap in fiscal 2013-14 (which runs July-June). Those cuts are to be ongoing cuts, which means coupled with last year’s huge cuts, the bureau is seriously hurting.

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Red/Silver GT iDrive – 3.0 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: GT
Model: iDrive – 3.0
Color:Red/Silver
Size:29
Photo: http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTe9yBr1QW-RvYrRNYcpIec3203zMJiVAAmDK5bYan4v9-Bs8Nvf__0oGjO
Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97209
Stolen:2012-11-14
Stolen From: Asa parking garage at 1200 NW Marshall, Portland, OR 97209
Neighborhood: NW Portland – Pearl District
Owner: Paul Ferro
OwnerEmail: geotrek_@hotmail.com
Reward: $50 Cash
Description: This bike has a Fox Vanilla front shock that is not standard to factory iDrives. Most of the components are custom: It has Avid BB7 disk brakes, xlr shimano derailleur, & worn out red handlebar grips.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: 12-157167
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The bicycle is “the official car of Portlandia”

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BoingBoing got an advance copy of a new comedy book from the makers of the Portlandia TV show. It’s titled, Portlandia: A Guide for Visitors and the first impression is that it’s as funny as the show itself.

Here’s a fun excerpt from the intro:

A guide for getting around, either by foot, or by bicycle, the official car of Portlandia. Featured also are the 9 official bicycle rules of the road, drawn up by Spyke and his bike comrades. Not to be ignored!

The book is available at Powells.com. You can also see Portlandia stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein at an event for the book taking place at Powell’s on November 20th. Details here.

Why Mayor-elect Charlie Hales should publicly refute KATU’s story

Hales told BikePortland he wants, “More bike projects,
more sidewalks, more connections for things that
aren’t automobiles.”
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Mayor-elect Charlie Hales needs to publicly refute a story by KATU-TV that grossly misrepresents his views on transportation policy. Hales has been aware of the misrepresentation for at least two days now, and yet he has not made any public statements to clarify and correct the record.

On Monday night, KATU broadcast (and then later published on their website) a story saying, “Hales plans to shift focus of city transportation budget.” The story went on to report that Hales would not make bikes a priority and that he, “wants 60 miles of streets paved and others repaired before there are any more bike projects.”

However, Hales’ own comments — made to me on two separate occasions and to KATU for their story — said nothing like that at all.

After detailing my opinion on the KATU story yesterday, I have since spoken again with Mayor-elect Hales.

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Eggplant Serotta Colorado II 1991

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Year: 1991
Brand: Serotta
Model: Colorado II
Color:Eggplant
Size:57
Serial: SC57L 2739
Photo: http://imgur.com/S89uL
Stolen in Aloha, OR 97006
Stolen:2012-11-14
Stolen From: Back Patio
Neighborhood: Aloha
Owner: Keith Knowles
OwnerEmail: keith( atsign )livelightenergy.com
Reward: $500
Description: 1991 Serotta Colorado II Custom Steel Road Bike. Serial Number SC57L 2739. Size 57L. Color: Eggplant with blue decals. Red Mavic Helium Front Wheel. Bontrager Rear Wheel. Shimano Ultegra Components. Black Look KEO pedals. Lights. Frame Pump. Repair Kit. Black rain venders with LOOK sticker on rear.
Police record with: Washington County
Police reference#: 12-517293
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black and red Redline Mono cog flight 29er 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Redline
Model: Mono cog flight 29er
Color:Black and red
Size:Large
Serial: RED30740505k
Photo: http://www.google.com/search?q=redline+monocog+29er&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=2eGjUIvAIOfyiQLKyoDICQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=375#i=25
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2012-11-13
Stolen From: Down town on the corner of 9th and SW Salmon
Neighborhood: Down town
Owner: Matthew Harris
OwnerEmail: Msharris(replace with at sign)cocc.edu
Reward: 300
Description: Single speed mountain bike with 29″ wheels. 40/20 cog ratio . No suspension . Clip in / stomp
Pedals . Rear fender and a skid pad in the front . Attachments for
Bike lights but no lights . Possible
Gone now .
Police record with: Portland police
Police reference#: T12009736
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Nishiki Mixte 70s

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Year: 70s
Brand: Nishiki
Model: Mixte
Color:Red
Size:small
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-11-14
Stolen From: Apartment building lobby at 16th and Clinton
Neighborhood: Southeast
Owner: Dylan Dahl
OwnerEmail: dylan.c.dahl@gmail.com
Reward: yes, small
Description: Dark Red Nishiki Mixte
Silver Wald basket
26" orange rims
Nexus 3 speed
Roller brakes front and rear
Honey Brooks b98s saddle
Black fenders with mudflap in front
Police record with: Portland Police online report
Police reference#: 12-157159
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

‘Regional Trail Advocates Forum’ looks to spark grassroots activism

“There are so many people interested in trail advocacy… We see this as an opportunity to help them understand they’re not alone in their cause and that all these trail projects are connected.”
— Aaron Brown, The Intertwine

Organizers of tomorrow’s Regional Trail Advocates Forum hope that the first ever event is the start of something big. With trail projects stretching from Washington to Wilsonville, the goals of our region’s many advocates and volunteer activists might seem disparate and overwhelming; but put a bunch of dedicated people in one room and amazing things are bound to happen.

The event is being put together by the venerable 40-Mile Loop Land Land Trust (founded in 1981) and the coalition of public agencies, non-profits, and private firms known as the The Intertwine Alliance.

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Bright Orange Kona Honky Tonk 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Honky Tonk
Color:Bright Orange
Size:56cm
Serial: F90508479
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2012-11-11
Stolen From: Encore Condos
10th and Overton
Neighborhood: Pearl
Owner: Sam Beardsley
OwnerEmail: afriend4( atsign )me.com
Reward: $300
Description: Full Ultegra 9 speed components, OpenPro/Ultegra wheels, brown leather saddle, silver King headset. Large loop U-Lock. (The bike was locked with a cable at the time.)
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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