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The quest for ‘8-80’ bikeways

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The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A true 8-80 bikeway.

Much has been written lately about a “bicycling renaissance” that has taken hold in America. At the NACTO Designing Cities conference here in New York City, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about the reality behind that renaissance and I’m happy to say that it’s real. Nowhere was that more apparent that at a panel discussion I attended today titled, 8-80 Bikeways: Designing protected bikeways and bicycle boulevards to accommodate a broader range of users. The session featured updates on bikeway development from four cities: Portland, Indianapolis, Chicago and New York City.

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Orange Salsa Vaya 2 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Salsa
Model: Vaya 2
Color:Orange
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/europacycle/6918450129/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-10-26
Stolen From: Glencoe Elementary School, SE 51st and Belmont
Neighborhood: South East
Owner: Ryland Heagerty
OwnerEmail: rheagerty(AT)gm.slc.edu
Description: Bike was new with signs of cosmetic damage. Beige Salsa grip tape with a split on the right handle bar beneath the break. Handle bars slightly bent out from accident.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12009103

Brookings’ Bruce Katz: Transportation reform key to “metropolitan revolution”

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Brookings Institute VP Bruce Katz wants a revolution.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution opened up day two of the NACTO Designing Cities conference with nothing short of a manifesto. The noted expert on what makes cities and metropolitan areas tick, stopped short of calling for cities to secede from the union; but he delivered a scathing indictment of what he sees as a feeble federal government and told the hundreds of city leaders and planners in attendance that, “The U.S. is witnessing a metropolitan revolution.”

“The time of waiting for the regulations and waiting for enlightened leadership from national government are over,” he proclaimed, “this has to be a revolution that can permeate the world and I think the U.S. can start it.”

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Black Surly Pugsley 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Surly
Model: Pugsley
Color:Black
Size:20 inches
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2012-10-24
Stolen From: Delivery box on porch near N Mason and Commercial
Neighborhood: Boise
Owner: Nathan Hebert
OwnerEmail: nathan.hebert(AT)gmail.com
Reward: 300
Description: Stolen frame with the following parts:
Rolling Darryl wheelset
Mr. Whirly offset double crank
Surly Larry 120 tpi wire bead tire
Surly Nate 120 tpi folding bead tire
Shimano XTR RD 960 rapid rise rear derailleur
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Trek 7.3 FX 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Trek
Model: 7.3 FX
Color:Black
Serial:WTU171C1613G
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-10-24
Stolen From: My house in alameda
Neighborhood: Alameda
Owner: Nicolas Quille
OwnerEmail: Nicolas.quille@gmail.com
Reward: 50
Description: Front and back light, aluminum rack on it. Disc breaks
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-93550
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Green Gary fisher

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Brand: Gary fisher
Color:Green
Size:16
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2012-10-23
Stolen From: N Marine Dr. And N Artic from the Newport apartment complex.
Neighborhood: By delta park
Owner: Veronica Roberts
OwnerEmail: Vroberts1104(A T)gmail.com
Description: Green Gary Fisher bike. Thinner road tires and front partial fender. Back rack was ripped off. Plastic block peddles.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black Basso Diamante 2002

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Year: 2002
Brand: Basso
Model: Diamante
Color:Black
Size:56
Photo: /home/sbr/public_html/temp/16799.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-10-01
Stolen From: 24th and Brazee NE Portland. Stolen from vehicle.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Scott Schickli
OwnerEmail: Sschickli@orrick.com
Description: Bike has campy super record triple crankset, frog titanium pedals, one Campy Neutron wheel, one Campy Eurus wheel, black strike pro saddle, Sigma electronics.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1293611
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT staff in NYC to soak up the latest, greatest ideas

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PBOT Bike Coordinator Roger Geller gleaning
secrets from US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland.org)

As you might expect at a conference about innovative street designs and city planning, the City of Portland has sent a team to participate. Here at the NACTO Designing Cities conference, I’ve bumped into several Bureau of Transportation staffers. I tracked them down during a break for lunch and asked each of them why they’re here…

Roger Geller, Bike Coordinator

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NACTO Conference kicks off with bold words from Sadik-Khan, LaHood

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NYC DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland.org)

The first ever conference of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) got underway on the campus of New York University this morning. The opening plenary features speeches from NACTO President and New York City DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Sadik-Khan kicked things off. “We’re here to mark the flowering of urban design in our cities,” she said, “And to break down the institutional barriers that stand in our way.” NACTO, and the goal of this conference, is to give city transportation officials the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to do that.

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