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Blue Redline 9 speed 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Redline
Model: 9 speed
Color:Blue
Serial:ICS9A01589
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-08-30
Stolen From: NE 16th and Sandy
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Kristen Becker
OwnerEmail: k10becker74@gmail.com
Description: My tagalong was attached to the bike and also stolen. It is an REI brand Afterburner tagalong, silver and black in color. (Tagalong has its own report).
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 12-155333
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Chrome Mongoose Silver BMX 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Mongoose
Model: Silver BMX
Color:Chrome
Size:20″
Serial: SNGNP06A17231
Stolen in Portland, OR 97233
Stolen:2012-08-26
Stolen From: Gated Residents Drive way, SE 151st between SE Millman and SE Main.
Neighborhood: Centennial
Owner: Lionel Lampkin
OwnerEmail: lionel_lampkin@yahoo.com
Description: Chrome Mongoose 20″ BMX Boys Freestyle Bike:
Oversized freestyle frame for durability
Tires are street tires smooth with s pattern. Alloy 4 bolt stem clamps bars tightly. Alloy caliper brakes and levers for sure stopping. Durable 1 piece crank. Dimensions: 56″L x 27″W x 38″H
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: Tracking# T12007265
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Fuji Absolute Commuter 3.0 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Fuji
Model: Absolute Commuter 3.0
Color:Black
Size:17″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2012-08-28
Stolen From: Back of my house, on patio. SE 48th and SE Long
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Jacqueline Rubinstein
OwnerEmail: jacqueline.rubinstein@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Fuji Absolute 3.0 commuter, 2007, hybrid wheels, 17″ frame, Deore components, back rack with blue milk crate attached with
zip ties, fenders on front and back
Black frame
Two stickers on the frame -one of the state of Oregon with a heart in it and one from Peoples Coop
Also has a dinosaur bell on it.
Upright, straight across handle bars
Water bottle holder attached to frame
White light attached to the front
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-155310
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Dark Green KHS Urban Express 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: KHS
Model: Urban Express
Color:Dark Green
Size:Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2012-08-18
Stolen From: 212 north hayden bay drive. Jantzen Beach area
Neighborhood: North Portland
Owner: Gary Wright
OwnerEmail: gary@machinerysales.com
Description: upright handlebars, multispeed, pump, waterbottle holder, city bikes sticker
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-155313
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Ray Thomas on the unintended consequences of “ambiguous intersections”

What you see driving north on MLK Jr. Blvd at NE Going Street.

Noted local lawyer, bike law expert, and veteran advocate Ray Thomas has penned a new article about what he feels is a safety issue at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (MLK) and N Going Street. Thomas is known for his writing and has published a number of articles on legal topics. He usually doesn’t write about intersection design, but he has made an exception this time.

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BikePortland jersey in the works: What do you think of the design?

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After many years of toying with the idea, I’m finally moving forward with creating a BikePortland jersey. Our friends at Retro Image Apparel/Micro Beer Jerseys are putting it together. I’ll have full details once the samples come back; but for now, I’d love to hear your feedback on the design. It’s pretty far along already and we’re looking to send the final design off this week. I’m not looking for major feedback or new design ideas at this point, just minor tweaks and a general sense for what you think about it.

Check out the design after the jump…

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Riverfront condo owners install gate to restrict bike access

New gate up at The Strand to prevent
people from “racing through” on bikes.
(Photo: Gretchin Lair)

Owners at The Strand, a multi-tower condominium complex just south of the Riverplace marina, have erected a gate to prevent people from bicycling through their courtyard. The Strand’s courtyard makes for convenient and safe access from SW Montgomery Street to Moody Ave, which is the main road to access the South Waterfront area. The cut-through had become popular for people bicycling to and from South Waterfront because it’s direct and separate from motor vehicle traffic on SW River Drive.

Back in February, resident of The Strand, Barbara Brady, made a public appeal for people to avoid riding through this private courtyard. Brady made it clear that The Strand Board of Directors wasn’t keen on people “racing through” their common area on bikes. Knowing that the Board would move to prohibit bike access, Brady hoped increased public awareness might solve the problem.

But it wasn’t enough.

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Comment highlight: Thoughts on getting a “free” ride

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Free riders.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

It’s a common refrain during civic debates about bicycling: People on bikes get a “free ride” and it’s just “not fair” that any public subsidies should go toward making bicycling better because people who ride “don’t pay their way” and they are scofflaws to boot. It’s that type of perspective that led to my thoughts last week on how we should approach the licensing discussion from a position of reform, not revenge.

That post has led to some excellent ideas and thoughts from the community and the comment section is still alive and well five days later. Last night, frequent commenter El Biciclero shared his thoughts on this concept that people on bikes are getting a “free ride.” I’ve pasted his entire comment below…

It is my firm belief that nowadays, most folks who call for licensing/registration of riders/bicycles do so with a revenge motive. A lot of people see cyclists just as you describe–as somehow cheating the system. They don’t think it seems “fair” for cyclists to get a “free” ride.

I’ll tell you about “free”.

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Grass fire close to Springwater path near Oaks Park yesterday

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There’s been a bit of fire activity near the Springwater Corridor path where it goes by Oaks Amusement Park in Sellwood. Last night, crews put out what looks to be the second grass fire in the past week. Check out the statement below from Portland Fire & Rescue:

PORTLAND FIRE & RESCUE RESPONDS TO WILD LAND FIRE NEAR OAKS PARK
Posted: August 28th, 2012 9:01 PM

Fire crews were dispatched to a wild land fire at 6:56pm near Oaks Park Amusement Park (7899 SE Oaks Park Way). Callers reported that the 100′ x 100′ area was covered with fire. Station 29 (Gilbert), Station 25 (Woodstock), Station 4 (Portland State), Station 18 (Multnomah Village), and Clackamas County Engine 2 responded and quickly flanked the fire. “Grass fires spread very quickly,” said P.I.O. Ron Rouse…” but we were able to suppress it before it could spread to the trees.”

The burned-out area ended up being approximately 300′ x 300′ and was on the east side of the trail and tracks, directly across from Oaks Amusement Park. Two brush units, 18 (Multnomah Village) and 29 (Powellhurst) also assisted in cleaning up hot spots after the main body of the fire had been extinguished. Station 29 also houses ATVs which allows for a quick attack.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/article/56422

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and photos will be updated as they are received. The fire was brought under control at 7:26 pm.

Remember grass fires spread very quickly, making them uncontrollable in a matter of minutes. Please dispose of all fire related material appropriately.

Green GT Timberline

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Brand: GT
Model: Timberline
Color:Green
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2012-08-28
Stolen From: 4th Avenue Building @ Portland State University. Entrance near 4th and Harrison.
Neighborhood: PSU Campus
Owner: Weston Wedding
OwnerEmail: wes@wawco.com
Description: Both pedals had loose screws so pedaling was sort of creaky/crackly. Chainwheel is off-kilter slightly so the chain will rarely slip when the rear sprokets are in high gear. Chain can’t really sit on the largest cog of the chainwheel without slipping or popping off.

Both tires are “Serpa” brand “Drifter” tires; all black.

Seat is in really bad shape but had a cheap gel seat cover added, which is still in good shape. Seat itself has tape wrapped around it.

Some of the screws in the pedals have broken off completely, splitting open the stems.

Chain and lock tended to be wrapped around the top tube during rides so there was a lot of knicks and chipped paint on the top tube and a bit on the down tube.

Handle bars were a longhorn style, black rubber.

Gear shifters needed some adjusting; the orange gear indicators did not align very well for the chainwheel.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-155271
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black Cannondale Bad Boy 1 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Bad Boy 1
Color:Black
Size:Medium
Serial:LM34826
Photo: http://cdn.cannondale.com/catalog/product/cache/3/small_image/725x/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/c/_/c_12_2bs1_bbq.png
Stolen in Seattle, WA 98144
Stolen:2012-08-28
Stolen From: Garage.
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill.
Owner: Julia Hibarger
OwnerEmail: jhibarger@yahoo.com
Reward: 300
Description: Brand new, matte black Cannondale Bad Boy 1 with a black Topeak back rack, Cateye lights on front and Blackburn Mars 2.0 lights on back. Very unique feature: Lefty solo fork. Front shock. Disc brakes.
Police record with: Seattle DP
Police reference#: 12-287982
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Trek Pilot 2.1 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Trek
Model: Pilot 2.1
Color:Silver
Size:51
Serial: GT0019745
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-08-21
Stolen From: Rontom’s at E Burnside and Se 7th Ave
Neighborhood: Boise-Eliot/E Burnside
Owner: Weisman Margo
OwnerEmail: margosa78@hotmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Trek Pilot 2.1 touring Bicycle
Grey/Silver size: 51. Water bottle holder. Peeling black handlebar tape. Bike bag attached to seat post. Back rack (black)
Police record with: T12007231
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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