PBOT requests federal funds for bike share, other projects

City of Portland bike sharing demonstration-22

A bike share system is now
officially in the running for federal funds.
(Photos © J. Maus)

This Wednesday at City Council, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will make their pitch for four projects they want to fund with $9 million in federal Regional Flexible Funds. As per instructions from Metro (the agency that doles out the money), three of the four projects — $6.6 out of $9 million total available — are active transportation projects.

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Turquoise blue Univega Superstar

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Brand: Univega
Model: Superstar
Color:Turquoise blue
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1887275019010&set=a.1359934555828.52923.1155470980&type=1&theater
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2011-08-13
Stolen From: In front of apartment at 23rd and Marshall in Northwest Portland
Neighborhood: Northwest
Owner: Audrey Forbes
OwnerEmail: audrey.forbes@gmail.com
Reward: TBD
Description: Turquoise blue univega mixte, black handlebars, silver front brake levers, black seat, black rear rack, silver bell near right handlebar
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-69840
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Gary Fisher Monona

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Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Monona
Color:Silver
Serial:WTU021C0959C
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-08-14
Stolen From: SE 38th Ave & SE Stephens St (backyard of residence)
Neighborhood: Richmond
Owner: Gene Merrill
OwnerEmail: gene@personaltelco.net
Description: Silver Men’s Gary Fisher Monona, mountain bike style, street tires. No accessories other than mount for U-lock.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-154409
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

[Publisher’s note: Thanks to the non-profit Community Vision and their annual Harvest Century (October 8th) for support of the Monday Roundup! – JM.]

Here’s the bike news from around the world that caught my eye this week:

– The ban on bicycling in the casino town of Black Hawk, Colorado is now headed to that state’s Supreme Court.

– In preparation for a bike sharing system in Tel Aviv, Israel has adjusted its helmet law so that adults may legally ride helmetless in cities.

– A woman in Harare, Zimbabwe starts riding a bike, and shares her thoughts. “I was no longer a hostage to religion, tradition or men. I was free. On my bicycle I felt like I was in a room of my own.”

– It’s unclear if we really needed an in-depth look into the carbon footprint of bicycle transportation, but here one is anyway.

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Red Novara Divano 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Novara
Model: Divano
Color:Red
Size:48 Cm
Serial: U91K1-7220
Stolen in Seattle, WA 98146
Stolen:2011-08-13
Stolen From: Portland, Ore
Owner: Danita Dunlap
OwnerEmail: dunlaptoolanddie@comcast.net
Description: Red 2009 Novara Divano, Bike lock cut and bike stolen from the original owner while visiting Portland.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

full size trek 90’s ish

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Year: 90’s ish
Brand: trek
Color:full size
Size:white/silver
Stolen in Portland, OR 97230
Stolen:2011-08-15
Stolen From: 4545 ne 125th place.
Neighborhood: Sandy
Owner: Zachariah Feist
OwnerEmail: Xavierg2003@hotmail.com
Reward: Whatever i can afford.
Description: has triathelone handlebar extensions. Silver saddle bag rack over back tire.
Police record with: yes
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Red Novara Divano 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Novara
Model: Divano
Color:Red
Size:48cm
Serial:U91K1-7220
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-08-11
Stolen From: Roseland Theatre during the Awolnation concert. The road with all the tram stops! 6th Ave? ( I’m from Seattle/Bellingham so not too familiar w/that area)
Neighborhood: Old Town
Owner: Danita Dunlap
OwnerEmail: specialdani68@yahoo.com
Reward: My endless gratitude!!! Or $20.
Description: Bright red w/Novara in black down the downtube, black handlebar tape, Look pedals, pump attached w/yellow zip ties (maybe not anymore!) Tape was ratty and the slot for my saddle bag was under the seat still. Shimano low-end components, gator tires, two different bottle cages,
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-154402
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Motobecane Immortal ICE 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Motobecane
Model: Immortal ICE
Color:Black
Size:56cm
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97007
Stolen:2011-08-14
Stolen From: 26th and Vaughn between 1:00 and 2:00 pm near Meriwether’s
Neighborhood: Northwest District
Owner: Joe Westling
OwnerEmail: joe.westling@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Motobecane Immortal Ice road bike, black, Full Ultegra 6700 Ultegra components (20 speed), Mavic Ksyrium wheels 23 x 700, Righey seat, handlebars, Wellgo pedals
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Gary Fisher Wingra 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Wingra
Color:black
Serial: wtu290c0963d
Photo: http://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/wingra
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2011-08-14
Stolen From: house garage on mallory ave between shaver and mason
Neighborhood: King
Owner: Ula Kuras
OwnerEmail: ulakuras@gmail.com
Description: Black Gary Fisher bike – black fenders
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-69631
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White Specialized Sirrus 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrus
Color:White
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2011-08-12
Stolen From: 535 NE 76th Ave, off the front porch. Cross street Glisan, across from Biu’s Tofu. Between 11 am and 6 pm.
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Rachel Osburn
OwnerEmail: rapooh1@hotmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Pretty simple Sirrus bike. White with Black writing. I’m trying to find a picture. Special “ladies” seat, air pump, water bottle cage, otherwise pretty plain jane, no bells and whistles. Working on tracking down the serial number.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1169017
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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