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Silver/Baby Blue Specialized Dolce Comp 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Specialized
Model: Dolce Comp
Color:Silver/Baby Blue
Size:Medium
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/bikez.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-10-12
Stolen From: NW 13th and Everett
Owner: Kate Daniel
OwnerEmail: s.katedaniel@gmail.com
Reward: $150
Description: Specialized Dolce Comp silver/blue, shimano ultegra and other components, white grip tape, two silver water bottle holsters, small black saddle pack, two headlight & taillight holders.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1188934
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

green Bianchi Volpe circ

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Year: circ
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Volpe
Color:green
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-10-13
Stolen From: From the bike rack at Aprende Con Amigos Preschool. Interstate and Sumner
Neighborhood: North Portland
Owner: Diana Rempe
OwnerEmail: dianarempe@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Tires are bright red and brand new. Terry butterfly seat.
Police record with: PPD
Police reference#: 1188892
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

City ready to roll with projects to improve biking and walking in East Portland

Ellen Vanderslice of PBOT presented
the report at a meeting last night.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released the public draft of their East Portland in Motion report, a five year strategy that sets a blueprint for improving biking and walking conditions in East Portland.

Work on the report has taken place over the past year through a variety of public meetings and surveys. The purpose, says a Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) statement, is to, “create a seamless network of accessible trails, sidewalks and bikeways that enable active transportation in the community.”

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Chrome Bianchi Pista (chrome) 20008

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Year: 20008
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Pista (chrome)
Color:Chrome
Size:53 cm
Stolen in Pdx, OR
Stolen:2011-10-11
Stolen From: 3341 NE Rodney ave.
Neighborhood: Boise Elliot,
Owner: Ben Chase
OwnerEmail: Bchase81@yahoo.com
Reward: I’m poor but I will empty out my bank account if returned.
Description: Green sparkley soma saddle. Black wheels, with front surly hub, no brakes with chopped bars and black oury grips. This bike was a close friend of mine.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Care about transportation in Washington County? Time to step up

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Many roads in Washington County
lack safe access for bicycles.
(Photo: Will Vanlue)

If I had a picture of Uncle Sam riding a bicycle while pointing a finger in that iconic “I Want You” sort of way, I would put it here. Instead I’ll simply tell you about a chance to make the place we live a little better.

Washington County (which encompasses Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard and many other cities) is forming a Citizen Advisory Committee to help update its Transportation System Plan. The County’s goal is to have a committee “composed of citizens from different geographic subareas of the County and representatives of a range of interest groups” who will review changes to the transportation plan that impact “all modes of transportation – motor vehicle, transit, bicycle and pedestrian.”

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blue/black/white Fuji newest 3.0 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Fuji
Model: newest 3.0
Color:blue/black/white
Size:54′
Photo: http://cycletc.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/fuji-newest-3-0.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97266
Stolen:2011-10-11
Stolen From: near NE 84th and Shiller, stolen out of water heater closet.
Neighborhood: Lents
Owner: Forrest Johnson
OwnerEmail: 4istjohnson@gmail.com
Description: Has scratches on the top of the shifters, front and rear detachable shifters, and a bike pump. Last seen with a flat rear tire. please email me if you know anything.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1188611
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Looming budget cuts could force tough decisions at PBOT

Sunday Parkways SE-3-2

Budget cuts could force hard decisions
on popular programs like Sunday Parkways.
(Photo © J. Maus)

As reported last week by The Oregonian, the City of Portland faces steep cuts in its 2012-2013 budget.

“As a result of global, national, and local factors that may impact the City and the uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook,” reads a memo sent to all agency directors from City Council last week, “we are asking bureaus… to prepare significant program cuts for FY 2012-2013.”

While a more detailed analysis of the revenue forecast isn’t expected until December, the writing is on the wall — cuts will have to be made. The big question for is, where?

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silver/blue shwin mountain bike hill assault

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Brand: shwin mountain bike hill assault
Color:silver/blue
Size:about 3½-4ft at the handle bars
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97008
Stolen:2011-10-08
Stolen From: sw burnett ct & sw settler way
Neighborhood: greenway
Owner: michael blair
OwnerEmail: rasalum2999@hotmail.com
Description: quick shift brand new rear indexshifter cable full suspension h and l brake settings on handles says 7500 on the side im pretty shure its on both sides quick release tires and brakes on the middle of the frame the middle rubber disks to prevent the cable from rubbing is not on there bc i didnt put it back on still have the rubber disks for the middle cable, the other cables have theres still black soft rubber grips with grey ends front forks are blue and the back are also the main frame is silver the shock on it is black its an 24 speed mountain bike says havoc in black with yellow back on the rims and a black seat thats pretty cushined
Police reference#: 112840313
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

red univega Alpina 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: univega
Model: Alpina
Color:red
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-10-9
Stolen From: oregon convention center on Mlk
Owner: doug campbell
OwnerEmail: d_campb@yahoo.com
Reward: $25
Description: rack over the rear wheel. shock absorbers on front wheel fork. Quick release front wheel. handle bar grips are missing
Police reference#: 1188235
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Studded tire ban now just 80,000 signatures away from ballot

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(Photo: ODOT)

Jeff Bernards, the chief petitioner behind an effort to preserve Oregon roads by banning studded tires, says the Oregon Supreme Court has finally issued him a Ballot Title. According to Bernards, that crucial step in the process to put the ban to voters in 2012 means he can print up official signature sheets. Now he and his team of supporters will need to get 80,000 signatures — the final step to get the ban on the ballot.

It took seven months for the Ballot Title to be finalized. That’s thanks to what Bernards calls “delay tactics” by a PR firm and a legal team hired by Les Schwab Tire Centers to squelch his efforts. In a post on the BlueOregon blog last week, Bernards wrote:

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