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City announces second (and final) 50s Bikeway open house

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Get the latest on PBOT’s
plans for diversion at
the open house.

The public outreach process for the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s NE/SE 50s Bikeway project is nearing completion. Today, PBOT announced the final open house for the project for Wednesday, June 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish (5329 SE Woodstock Blvd).

The open house comes after 39 neighborhood and stakeholder meetings since August 2010. As we reported last week, the $1.5 million federally funded project will seek to improve bicycling conditions along a 4.3 mile stretch of 52nd and 53rd avenues from SE Woodstock to NE Halsey.

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Bright Green Bianchi Nealeco folding bike 1970

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Year: 1970
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Nealeco folding bike
Color:Bright Green
Size:Folding
Photo: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mpTe1y72kadUXwdhvSbGT0w/140.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bratz.shop-1st.biz/shop/0-bianchi-1.html&usg=__3CDs04fLf7oi96Kv50nhWwpB8_U=&h=105&w=140&sz=4&hl=en&start=0
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-06-22
Stolen From: 4445 SE Gladstone StPortland OR 97206
Neighborhood: Creston
Owner: George Martin
OwnerEmail: gchiemsee@hotmail.com
Description: Bright green with 20 Inch white wall tires. The bike folds in half with the lever in the middle. The brake levers are welded to the handlebars. Chrome fenders/rims/chain guard and handlebars. front hub generator with white vintage front light. Stamped On the handlebar stem is the word "GUIZZARDI".
Police record with: Portlabd PD
Police reference#: 11-153310
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Trek 970 1995

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Year: 1995
Brand: Trek
Model: 970
Color:Silver
Size:16.5
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-06-23
Stolen From: On street bike parking rack on NW corner of SW Broadway and SW Morrison.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Lisa Craig
OwnerEmail: lamato@spiritone.com
Description: 21 gear mountain bike. Softride front suspension. Toe clips. Rear wheel black rack for panniers.
Police record with: Portland
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Pedalpalooza Daily: Friday, June 24th

Hot Sock Ride-10

Hot Sock Ride is tonight at 5:30.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Pedalpalooza might be winding down, but there is still a ton of bike fun to be had. See what’s on the menu below…

4:30pm Food Cart Lovers Ride!
Meet at Cartopia, SE 12th Ave and Hawthorne
Join us for a progressive ride to some of Inner SE Portland’s best Food Cart Pods. Make sure to bring $ for all the delicious goodness, as we travel through the pods we will be creating a video in collaboration with Food Carts Portland and will be learning about the History of Portland’s wonderful Food Cart Scene. The Pods we are planning or thinking about visiting on this ride include
– Ala Carts
– Cartopia
– D Street Noshery
– Good Food Here
– Green Castle

5:00pm Cargo Bike Roll Call!
Meet at Cascade Brewing Barrel House, 939 SE Belmont St
Cargo bike owners (and the cargo curious) are encouraged to show up and show off at Cascade Brewery’s Barrel House. Long Tails, Box Bikes, Stereo Bikes, Cycle Trucks, Beer Bikes, Vending Bikes, Trikes, Quads – any and all are welcome! No cargo bikes turned away! We will have a viewing corral, picknick benches and tons of space for family and friends alike. Be the first to see Metrofiets’ newest beer bike too! (cash bar)

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Job: Receiving Manager (Velotech, Inc.)

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Job Title: Receiving Manager
Company: Velotech, Inc.

Job Description:
Velotech, Inc. is looking for a Receiving Manager to oversee daily operations of the receiving department. We are a fast growing bicycle retailer with our main offices and warehouse near the airport in NE Portland.

Candidate must:
– Have receiving and/or warehouse management experience
– Manage a minimum staff of four employees
– Have precise attention to detail
– Work closely with other departments
– Possess detailed bicycle product knowledge
– Prioritize important orders
– Be comfortable working on your feet for extended periods and working on ladders
– Be able to lift 50 lbs

Pay dependent upon experience.

How to Apply:d
Please send resume to joshua[at]velotech[dot]com

Black/Silver Specialized Sequoia 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sequoia
Color:Black/Silver
Size:54
Serial: WUD708173406178478
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-06-22
Stolen From: Stolen from bike corral on the corner of SW Morrison and 17th across 17th from the west bound Jeld Wen Field MAX stop.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Jessica Hahl
OwnerEmail: jessica.hahl@yahoo.com
Description: Black and Silver body, black handlebar tape. two water bottle cages- one black, one silver (silver on is broken where it meets the spine that attaches tot he bike). The left handle bar “plug” is missing. There are two red tail lights, and one white front light. The back wheel is missing a reflector.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-153265
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White/blue Bridgestone MB4 1995

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Year: 1995
Brand: Bridgestone
Model: MB4
Color:White/blue
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-06-22
Stolen From: Morrison Hotel, 9th and SE Morrison
Neighborhood: Inner Southeast
Owner: David Robinson
OwnerEmail: dy9908@gmail.com
Description: Has purple bar extension on left side only, fold out mirror on right. Decals mostly gone… Has rack and fender on rear, tail light missing cover.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Thanks to new bridge, Esplanade near OMSI to re-open Saturday

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The Oregonian reports that TriMet is all set to re-open the Eastbank Esplanade this Saturday. The transit agency closed a portion of the Esplanade just south of the Hawthorne Bridge near OMSI earlier this month in order to do preliminary construction on the forthcoming Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail bridge.

As The Oregonian’s Joseph Rose reported today, TriMet will continue to work on the project, but they’ve built a new temporary biking and walking bridge over their construction work. A tunnel under the bridge will allow large trucks and equipment to access the river without interacting with Esplanade traffic.

Brilliant!

Watch the video below for more info:

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Portland’s flourishing cargo bike scene

Portland’s cargo bike scene is exploding with businesses, builders and enthusiasts coming together for networking, collaborations and more. This photo (and more below) was taken at a meet-up of cargo bike fans back in April and there’s another “Cargo Bike Roll Call” happening tomorrow night in Southeast Portland (5-8pm Cascade Barrel House, 939 SE Belmont).
(Photos © J. Maus)

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Black Spalding 80s

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Year: 80s
Brand: Spalding
Color:Black
Photo: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000570872746
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2011-06-22
Stolen From: The Rose Quarter Transit center beneath the shelter next to the west bound blue and red line stop
Neighborhood: Holladay park
Owner: Desiree Rousseau
OwnerEmail: Falllinmotion@gmail.com
Description: My bike was a single speed all black spalding frame (I took the stickers off put there is still glue residue) with velocity cruiser bars (the left nut is stripped on the brake is stripped), a wtb bike seat and a gold bell. It also had a basket covered in lace, flowers and gold chain but I’m sure that will be removed. Here is a photograph, its not my bike but its the same frame.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-52133
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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