PSU research makes connection between bike-friendly and bottom line

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Researcher Kelly Clifton at a presentation at City Hall today.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Portland State University researcher Kelly Clifton has shared more detailed data on her research into how mode choice impacts spending behaviors. After talking to Clifton at the outset of her research and then sharing some initial findings back in July, I learned more about her findings at the Bureau of Transportation’s monthly Bicycle Brown Bag discussion series held at City Hall today.

According to data from 1,884 surveys taken outside various establishments, non-driving customers — those who show up by bike, on foot, or via transit — are often more valuable in terms of dollars spent than customers who arrive in a car. This data flies in the face of the often heard perspective that automobile access should be the highest priority to ensure business success.

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navy blue Tommasso Augusta 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Tommasso
Model: Augusta
Color:navy blue
Size:56cm
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/bikeo.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-09-20
Stolen From: SE 3th and Grant two blocks north of SE Division St. Portland Oregon
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland
Owner: Scott Iseman
OwnerEmail: stiseman@gmail.com
Reward: LOVE
Description: -Custom Bullhorn handle bars with gray bar tape.
-Front Spinergy Rim U-Locked to frame with BullDog Mini U-Lock
-deep V imitation rim on rear wheel
-continental gator skin tires on both rims
-white seat post with white/worn in seat
-fron break only with custom applied right break lever on handlebars
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

dark green Specialized Expedition 2002

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Year: 2002
Brand: Specialized
Model: Expedition
Color:dark green
Size:L 18
Serial:p1kk29513
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/dscn0396x.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212-3657
Stolen:2012-09-19
Stolen From: fenced back yard at home
Neighborhood: Alameda
Owner: Elisabeth Silliman
OwnerEmail: lissilliman@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Dark green ladies bike with black rear rack, black bell, no fenders
Police record with: N Portland
Police reference#: case #1282781
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Root Beer Brown Trek 520 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Trek
Model: 520
Color:Root Beer Brown
Size:57cm
Photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2064933233566&set=a.1283220851245.2042781.1551819055&type=3&theater
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2012-09-20
Stolen From: Irving Street inbetween 21st and 22nd ave.
Neighborhood: Northwest
Owner: Parker Lindley
OwnerEmail: fugazi8@gmail.com
Reward: $
Description: Inside the seat post is a piece of paper with my name and phone number on it. A brooks Leather brown imperial saddle, a Topeka Frame pump, rear rack with one Red Ortlieb Panier on it.
Police record with: Pending
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Guest Article: Karl Moritz on the thrill of a century

Karl Moritz is back on the bike.
(Photos courtesy Karl Moritz)

[Back in June 2010, southeast Portland resident Karl Moritz was involved in a horrific crash while biking on SE Ladd Ave that left him in a coma for three weeks. We’ve shared his recovery since then and posted an update — in his own words — in May of last year.

Yesterday I heard from Karl again. The man has refused to give up. Not only is he back on the bike, but he completed the recent Portland Century — riding over 100 miles in over eight hours on the saddle! Read how his recovery has progressed in the update below.]
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Flat Black Specialized Sirrus Sport 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrus Sport
Color:Flat Black
Size:Medium
Serial: D8JI80048
Stolen in Seattle, WA
Stolen:2012-09-13
Stolen From: Malden Ave. E and E. Mercer St. in Capitol Hill Seattle
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill Seattle
Owner: Doug Dempster
OwnerEmail: demppsterdo@comcast.net
Reward: Yes
Description: Accessories included CatEye Computer, Bllack Fenders, SPD Pedals, Front and Rear Licghts
Police record with: Seattle
Police reference#: 12-310931
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Breezer Uptown 8 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Breezer
Model: Uptown 8
Color:Black
Size:17
Serial:000101B802
Photo: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8005385060_3505137809_b.jpg
Stolen in Gresham, OR 97030
Stolen:2012-09-19
Stolen From: Plaza in front of East County Health Center medical building, SE corner of 8th and Kelly (Gresham), across the street from Gresham Central transit center
Neighborhood: Central Gresham
Owner: Joseph Eisenberg
OwnerEmail: joseph.eisenberg@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Year 2009 black "Breezer Uptown 8" bike stolen during afternoon. Locked at bike rack (with a U-lock) at corner of 8th and Kelly, next to building entrance. Bike, lock and helmet were all gone when I arrived at 6 pm after work (last seen at 1 pm, securely locked). The bike looks like this: http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/09/20/road-test-breezer-uptown-8/
It’s a diamond-frame bike with an 8-speed internal gear hub, front dynamo with lights, and a full chaincase and rear rack. Also attached were a Wald folding wire basket (on the right side of the rack), a Pletscher folding kickstand, and a gray bar over the top of the top tube, for mounting a WeeRide kid’s seat. The rear brake was replaced with a rollerbrake. Handlebars, seatpost and brake levers are non-stock. The saddle was a black Velo Orange leather saddle, covered with a rain cover. The rear wheel was locked with a frame-mounted "O" lock (ABUS brand). There are several distinctive scratches, including a mark on the right seat tube from where the kids’ trailer attaches. I have the original receipt and many photos with the bike. This was my main form of transportation for 2 years.
Police record with: Gresham PD
Police reference#: 12-0710731
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Check the maps and comment on proposed North Portland Greenway Trail alignment

Detail of proposed NP Greenway Trail alignment.

Portland Parks and Recreation has posted maps of the proposed alignment (PDF) of the North Portland Greenway Trail along with an online comment form to gauge public feedback about the routes. The City has been working with an advisory committee since January to come up with the precise alignment for the future 10-mile path that will connect the north end of the Eastbank Esplanade (near the Steel Bridge) to Kelley Point Park.

Reviews on the proposed alignment are coming back mixed. While there’s excitement to see progress on this project, I’ve gotten several emails of concern about the path’s southern segments. Below I’ll take you through the alignment maps and then share the concerns I’ve heard. (Please note: The orange dotted line is for a different trail project.)

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Activists blast plans to widen I-5 freeway near Rose Quarter

Active Right of Way (AROW), an all-volunteer transportation activism group, is expressing “serious reservations” with the Draft N/NE Quadrant and I-5 Broadway/Weidler Facility Plans. The project is a collaboration between the City of Portland and the State of Oregon that will spend $400 million to widen I-5 through the Rose Quarter and make a number of changes to adjacent surface streets. The group summed up their concerns with the project in a three page letter (PDF) sent to the City’s Planning and Sustainability Commission last week.

AROW opposes the project for several reasons. First among them are claims that the project doesn’t align with the right funding and safety priorities. The letter was signed by AROW leaders Steve Bozzone (who’s also a Willamette Pedestrian Coalition board member) and Alexis Grant. Below are some excerpts from their letter…

On funding:

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Black Cannondale bad boy dl50 Bad boy fatty 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Cannondale bad boy dl50
Model: Bad boy fatty
Color:Black
Size:Med
Stolen in Kt59qq, OR
Stolen:2012-09-12
Stolen From: Out side house
Neighborhood: Tolworth
Owner: Ward Budd
OwnerEmail: Ward.budd@me.com
Reward: ?
Description: Broken Flickr light in seat
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Trek 730 1990s

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Year: 1990s
Brand: Trek
Model: 730
Color:Black
Size:26″
Serial: WTU2180375P
Stolen in Portland{, OR 07211
Stolen:2012-09-19
Stolen From: Bike was parked outside title wave used book store 216 North East Knott Street, PORTLAND, OR 97212
Neighborhood: Eliot
Owner: Paul Majkut
OwnerEmail: majkut@msn.co
Reward: 100
Description: Trek Model 730 Black back rack, headlight, tail light, bell, fenders, street tires
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12007895
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

small 18 Marin

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Brand: Marin
Color:small 18
Size:Matte black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-09-18
Stolen From: Stolen from residential SE 52nd and hawthorne area, despite hefty chain bike lock.
Neighborhood: Hawthorne/Tabor
Owner: Molly Biehl
OwnerEmail: mollyhbiehl@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Marin bike, matte black with black fenders and ‘antlers’ on the handlebars. Bell and front light attached.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-155770
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike