The City of Portland Auditor’s Office released results of their 2011 Community Survey this morning. The survey gauged Portlanders feelings on a number of City services, from public safety and the quality of parks, to transportation.
In addition to qualitative questions about how safe people feel while bicycling, the survey also asked Portlanders how they get around.
Welcome to the first post in a new series we’re calling ‘Positive Spin’.
Every now and again I get emails from readers with warm and fuzzy stories or I come across them on the various email lists I subscribe to. Recently, someone asked if there was anywhere on BikePortland where people could post good news or positive interactions they have with other people — whether it be out on the streets or otherwise. There wasn’t. So, after thinking it over and coming across what I thought would make a great opening story, here we are.
The story below was posted to the Active Right of Way (AROW, a local transportation advocacy group) email list by citizen activist Russ Willis with the subject line of “thanks, Craig”.
Year: 2011
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Sugar 4
Color:Silver
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/ljjcv.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97221
Stolen:2011-12-6
Stolen From: 700 NE Multnomah, bike rack right outside the Mac Store
Neighborhood: Lloyd district, NE
Owner: Tory Maki
OwnerEmail: cerealjynx@hotmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Note that Gary Fisher has been cleverly augmented to instead read Gar Fish.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1990
Brand: Bridgestone
Model: Trailblazer MB-5
Color:Red
Photo: http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381491_2810935717546_1383352930_33136853_1801648033_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-12-01
Stolen From: Benson High School parking lot. Was locked to a tree.
Owner: Gordon Kelley
OwnerEmail: nodrog@hevanet.com
Reward: $100
Description: Almost brand new rear derailleur, greyish grips. Chipped red paint. Mechanically very sound. The U-lock bracket is different than on the photo — attached to the upper cross bar of the frame. Plastic toe clips.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
While Vancouver isn’t the same cycling utopia as Portland; bit by bit, the area is striving to embrace two-wheeled transportation. Those efforts just got a head nod from the Active Living Research (ALR), an organization that promotes walking and biking as means to fight childhood obesity.
In a press release, Clark County Public Health announced it received ALR’s 2012 Translating Research to Policy Award for its Health Impact Assessment (PDF) of the Clark County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The annual award, given to one organization each year, recognizes exceptional use of research in making policies affecting youth physical activity levels, according to ALR Research Coordinator Chad Spoon.
Brand: Trek
Model: 6000
Color:Red
Size:16.5
Serial: WTU1346191R
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-12-5
Stolen From: NW Portland near 20th and Everett.
Neighborhood: NW
Owner: Haley Talbot
OwnerEmail: haley.talbot@gmail.com
Description: It is a red trek 6000 mountain bike. Unless they’ve replaced the front tire, it should be missing one.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 11-105-041
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008
Brand: Kona
Model: Dew
Color:Blue
Size:58cm
Serial: i060700791
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2011-11-29
Stolen From: Home / Garage
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Edward LeClaire
OwnerEmail: edward.leclaire@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Aqua-Blue Kona. Straight handle bars with bar-ends. Plastic fenders with neon striped reflective tape. Has trailer mount/hitch on the axle
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: T11008983
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week…
– Riding a bicycle in Los Angeles is a little bit safer now that the city has installed a bright green bike lane in downtown, a treatment made popular here in Portland. And just like Portland, L.A. is having to contend with wet weather. Moist conditions have caused the green paint in their new bike lane to dissolve in many areas.
– If you have doubts about how fun it is to ride in L.A., you should talk to Russ and Laura from The Path Less Pedaled. They took a car-free weekend vacation in Los Angeles and ended up having a great time.
– Tragically, despite how fun it is to ride in L.A., the State of California saw fatalities and injuries from motor vehicle crashes jump over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Year: 2010
Brand: Trek
Model: District belt drive
Color:dark green
Size:58 cm
Serial: WTU293C12783
Stolen in Portland, OR 97266
Stolen:2011-12-3
Stolen From: 86th and Foster
Neighborhood: felony flats
Owner: Aaron Stark
OwnerEmail: aaronmstark@yahoo.com
Description: BELT DRIVE with fenders and front and back lights
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2011
Brand: Fuji
Model: Finest 1.0
Color:White
Size:48″
Photo: http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5136/29866853778281270393201.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-12-5
Stolen From: It was taken from my work, Coava. At the intersection of Main St and Grand.
Neighborhood: Buckman
OwnerEmail: ack_night23@yahoo.com
Reward: Yes
Description: My bike is white with teal lettering. It’s a tiny bike, missing the front wheel since the rest was stolen. It has Lucky 13 stickers on the front and back.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-104-848
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike