🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏
A new book published by Gingko Press has done something amazing. The 256 page coffee table book, Bike Art. Bicycles in Art Around the World has managed to collect a global sampling of bike-inspired art from more than 250 illustrators, painters, sculptors, industrial designers, and more.
Here’s the publisher’s blurb:
A concrete barricade in the shoulder of the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on the Columbia River bridge is partially blocking the bike path. Doug Merritt shared a photo of the situation with us this morning and we’ve found out that it’s the result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred over the weekend.
The Washington State Department of Transportation says crews will fix the obstruction, “as soon as they can stop chasing storm drains.”
The City of Vancouver has awarded a $70,000 contract to Alta Planning and Design to promote biking, walking, ride-sharing and transit into downtown Vancouver. The project is set to officially roll out in January.
According to Vancouver Senior Planner Jennifer Campos, the purpose of the pilot project, which was paid for through a combination of two federal grants, is to garner support for creating a Business Improvement District (BID) to fund a proposed Transportation Management Association (TMA). The pilot project would attempt to demonstrate that outreach programs can be successful in reducing single occupancy automobile trips in downtown Vancouver, according to Campos.
Year: 2011
Brand: Trek
Model: 2.1
Color:Platinum
Size:60cm
Serial: wtu179c0031f
Stolen in 97219, OR
Stolen:2011-11-11
Stolen From: Garage
Neighborhood: Garden Home area
OwnerEmail: sjs442@yahoo.com
Description: Areo Bars
Police reference#: 1198877
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1998
Brand: CATRIKE
Model: Pocket
Color:Light Green
Photo: http://www.utahtrikes.com/TRIKE-CTPOCKET.html
Stolen in Gresham, OR 97089
Stolen:2011-11-22
Stolen From: stolen from my home at 172/burnside
Owner: Sherylita Mason
OwnerEmail: sheri@linkstoyourheart.com
Reward: undecided
Description: Green Catrike Pocket, fanny pack, rack on back,
Police record with: Gresham Police
Police reference#: 11-713311
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
— This guest article was written by Denver Igarta. Denver is a transportation planner with the City of Portland who’s on a study trip in Europe funded by the German Marshall Fund.
Malmö, Sweden is the place bikeway inventions are born.
The city its first bicycle plan way back when I was two years old (1976 if you’re wondering). Even before that time, they have been leading the charge to create bicycle-friendly communities. It was back in the 1960s when they decided to invest in a system of segregated cycle tracks on major roadways. It must be strange for them to hear bicycle planners from other cities talk about their “breakthroughs” in bikeway design. Oh yes, we did that over 20 years ago, might be the response.
Below is a menu of advocacy opportunities and other events around the Portland region this week.
Clark County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
6:00 to 8:00 pm, Clark County Community Health Building (1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard, Room 210, Vancouver WA)
This month’s agenda includes a 40 minute presentation and discussion on the Columbia River Crossing, and goal-setting for next year. Do you want to see bike and ped issues advance in Clark County and Vancouver? Consider coming to the meeting. More info.
Year: 2010
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake the Snake
Color:Royal Blue
Size:47cm
Serial: F1007k00556
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-11-22
Stolen From: convention center on MLK blvd. Portland, Or
Neighborhood: NE
Owner: Maryann McCormick
OwnerEmail: scrap9@comcast.net
Reward: yes
Description: shimano 105, blue with black Kona on down tube,
detachable plastic rear fender, front light, pump on downtube
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-101217
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News reported today that Portland-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Early Rider balance bikes:
Early Rider, based in Henley, England, produces a line of wood-framed balance bikes that feature pneumatic tires on aluminum rims, sealed hub bearings and a fully adjustable seat.
“Our ambition is to get every child mobile, without using stabilizers,” said Early Rider founder Andy Loveland. “We have combined British innovation with West Coast style and world-leading manufacturing.”
The numbers are in and they show another year of very healthy growth for the Cross Crusade cyclocross race series. According to a tally by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials, 9,542 people participated in the series this year — that’s over 800 more than last year.
For a wider perspective on how much cyclocross has grown in Portland, in 2005, the Crusade series had just 3,579 participants.
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance opened its new offices (618 NW Glisan St) to the public last week for an evening of food, bicycles, and fun. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres from Madison’s Grill and beer from Hopworks.
Guests also got to meet local bike builders and get an up-close look at award-winning Oregon Manifest entries from Pereira Cycles, Tsunehiro Cycles, Cielo Cycles, and Signal Cycles.
Year: 2007
Brand: Gary fisher
Model: Mendoza
Color:Drk gray
Size:Small
Serial: Wtu351c2300b
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-11-22
Stolen From: Taken from garage
Neighborhood: Mt.Tabor
Owner: Aaron Pendland
OwnerEmail: Pendland@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black bike rack, locking pin on front wheel and special bracket on back wheel for Burley
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11008622
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike