BikePortland

Vancouver to host ‘Hub & Spoke’ summit today

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Sign at the entrance to Fort Vancouver.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

To keep the bicycling momentum going strong in Vancouver, the Bicycle Alliance of Washington and Bike Clark County are hosting a half-day workshop tomorrow (6/21, sorry for the late notice!) called, Hub and Spoke: Growing Bicycling in Vancouver.

Here’s more about what’s in store for the event:

“In this interactive workshop, attendees will examine models from around the state and nationally, discuss opportunities to promote safety and economic development locally, and develop tools for engaging with local and state governments to make riding a bike easier in their community. We’ll also take a short bike tour, so be sure to bring your bike!

“Americans spend more on bicycling gear and trips ($81 billion) than they do on airplane tickets ($51 billion).”
—The Outdoor Recreation Economy, 2012

The Outdoor Industry Association just released their annual report on The Outdoor Recreation Economy. The report looks at spending on gear and travel for all the major outdoor activities and also calculates the “ripple effect” that spending has on the economy.

Bicycling is one of ten “activity categories” analyzed in the report (along with camping, fishing, hunting, motorcycling, off roading, snow sports, trail sports, water sports and wildlife viewing.)

According to the report, Americans spend more on bicycling gear and trips ($81 billion) than they do on airplane tickets ($51 billion). That $81 billion is spread between $10 billion on bikes, gear, and accessories and over $70 billion on bicycle “trip related sales.” The direct economic impact of that spending supports 772,146 jobs. The report claims that the “ripple effect spending” of all this bicycling activity is over $198 billion and supports 1,478,475 jobs.

Job Title
Mechanic/Salesperson

Company/Organization
Revolver Bikes

Job Description
We are looking for a full time sales/mechanic position. Candidate must have at least one year prior bicycle shop experience, but we prefer someone with at least 3-5 seasons in a shop. This person will work on the sales floor and provide repair assistance. The candidate must be available for weekends hours for the summer.

How to Apply
Apply via email info@revolverbikes.com or drop a resume by the shop.
6509-15 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Supports pours in for injured racer Mat Barton

Mat Barton.

The community has responded in big way to the serious injury suffered by Portland resident Mat Barton.

During a local mountain bike race on June 11th, Barton fell off balance while riding over a series of large bumps and flew off his bike head first. After surgery to repair broken vertebrae, doctors say he’ll likely be paralyzed from the chest down for the rest of his life.

Mat — a married, 31-year-old graphic designer who works for local bike retailer BikeTiresDirect.com — has many friends and supporters who have rallied around him to offer support. Six days ago, friends and family put up a fundraising website to help offset his medical bills and other expenses sure to come on his long road to recovery.

Arterials kill.

Using ODOT traffic crash data and their own data on transportation infrastructure Metro’s State of Safety report has found that roadway collisions cost our region $958 million a year — that’s significantly more than congestion.

The report also lays bare one of the nagging issues for local transportation planners and a central theme of the Mayor Sam Adams administration: Portland’s large, multi-lane arterials are unsafe. In what report authors refer to as one of the “most conclusive relationships” in the study, they found that a disproportionate amount of the serious crashes in our region occur on arterial roads.

Streets like Tualatin Valley Highway, 82nd Ave, SE Powell, McLoughlin Blvd (in Clackamas County) have much higher rates of fatalities and serious injuries than neighborhood streets or even freeways.

Year: 2005
Brand: Kona
Model: Caldera
Color:Cream
Size:17″
Serial: PA10K4663
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2012-06-19
Stolen From: Stolen from detached garage at personal residence
Neighborhood: Hillsdale (near Custer Park)
Owner: Van Hare
OwnerEmail: vchare@gmail.com
Reward: possibly – yes
Description: Hardtail mountain bike with front suspension fork (Marzocchi) and hydraulic disk brakes (Hayes).
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 12-52897
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT experiments with ‘intelligent’ new indicator light

One smart light.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

One unsung area where Portland is doing some very cool stuff for bicycling is with traffic signals and “ITS” — which stands for Intelligent Transportation Systems. The field of ITS encompasses all sorts of high-tech ways to make our streets smarter. From sensing vehicle patterns with RFID, to software that manages complex signal systems.

Around Portland, some of the most innovative examples of traffic engineering fall under this category. ITS is how PBOT managed to improve bike access on the NE 12th overcrossing without upsetting nearby freight-dependent businesses. It’s also how they dealt with the notorious right hooks on Broadway at Williams (with bike-only signals).

Year: 20–
Brand: Motobecane
Model: Type: Crossbike
Color:Blue
Size:60-62cm
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2012-06-20
Stolen From: Stolen from NW 9th and NW Couch, directly outside of Blitz Sports Pub downtown.
Owner: Corey Troiani
OwnerEmail: Hydritis@gmail.com
Reward: Serious honor and peace of mind for owner
Description: Blue gloss aluminum frame with black carbon fork. Shimano parts. Two handle brakes with Shimano gear shifters that click inward. Drop handlebars. Has two additional brakes closer to steering head. Foam black handle bar tape. Might have a red zip tie on front left handlebar. Mounts in front and back for lights. 18 speed. Black plastic saddles on pedals. Black tires with medium cross-bike thickness and off-road tread. Very new appearance.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-53147
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black, red, gray Giant Avail 3 2010

Year: 2010
Brand: Giant
Model: Avail 3
Color:Black, red, gray
Size:small
Serial:GQ0E1507
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-06-16
Stolen From: Garage area at 8005 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97215, Near Montavilla downtown neighborhood
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Christine Kendrick
OwnerEmail: kendrick.christine@gmail.com
Description: Giant Woman’s road bike model Avail 3, Size Small, black handle bar tape kind of coming apart, black base with red and gray lettering. Rear bike rack with light attached and also front light if still attached.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-153791
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Raleigh

Year: n/a
Brand: Raleigh
Model: n/a
Color:black
Size:22in
Serial: y5f2539l
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2012-06-18
Stolen From: Milepost 5 Studios: 850 NE 81st Ave.
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Will Elder
OwnerEmail: will.r.elder@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Single speed/fixie with 2 brakes, vintage Raleigh frame painted black, metal parts, black plastic fenders, wide handlebars, a sticker that says “PICA,” and an empty strap-clip for a front light.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: n/a
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White Specialized (Women’s) Vita 2012

Year: 2012
Brand: Specialized (Women’s)
Model: Vita
Color:White
Size:Small
Serial:WSBC60294273G
Photo: http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8573/52132737935317298881215.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2012-06-18
Stolen From: The Gerding Theater at the Armory on NW 11th and Couch
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Iris Fraser
OwnerEmail: i.fraser01@gmail.com
Reward: $400
Description: Women’s Specialized bike ideal for a 5’3" person. 24 gears, white handles and seat, did not have fenders when stolen
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

It’s over: Committee votes to adopt revised PBOT plans for N Williams Ave

It’s finally over. Seriously. I mean it this time.

After 17 months of meetings and open houses, the stakeholder advisory committee (SAC) for the N Williams Traffic Operations Safety Project finished their work yesterday with the adoption of plans that will transform Williams Ave. from Weidler to Killingsworth.

The majority of the design has already been agreed on; but unfinished business remained on one section — from Fargo to Fremont — that turned unexpectedly contentious at an open house last month.

Vancouver to host ‘Hub & Spoke’ summit today

Outdoor Industry report says recreational cycling pumps $81 billion into U.S. economy each year

Job: Mechanic/Salesperson – Revolver Bikes

Supports pours in for injured racer Mat Barton

Metro report: Road carnage costs region more than congestion

Cream Kona Caldera 2005

PBOT experiments with ‘intelligent’ new indicator light

Blue Motobecane Type: Crossbike 20–

Black, red, gray Giant Avail 3 2010

black Raleigh

White Specialized (Women’s) Vita 2012

It’s over: Committee votes to adopt revised PBOT plans for N Williams Ave

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