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Silver Gray Jamis Commuter 2 2010

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2010
Brand: Jamis
Model: Commuter 2
Color:Silver Gray
Size:16.5
Serial:U83K02955
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62705644@N06/sets/72157626565485895/
Stolen in Porland, OR 97212
Stolen:2011-05-10
Stolen From: Stolen from garage – and I usually put a u-lock on it but forgot to on this occasion. Drat!
Neighborhood: Irvington area near NE 15th Ave. and Knott Street
Owner: Richard Latta
OwnerEmail: rllatta@gmail.com
Reward: No reward – not a high end purchase really.
Description: Silver color
May still have red electrical tape on rear rack in various places and on top tube
8 speed indexed shifter
Has arc shaped handlebar with Ergon GP1 grips
There were two plastic handlebar mounts for headlights.
Rear rack is Planet Bike Eco Rack – Silver/metal
Rear rack has plastic mount for rear light
Seat is sort of a purplish with brown trim
Has two Vittoria Randonneur tires 700×32 (I think the size is right)
Had a 1/2" thick keeper cable on rear rack (see pictures)
Had Planet bike mud flap on front fender
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-152361
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Biking and the school bond measure

Beach Elem. School encourages biking and walking-3

The public school bond would boost
bike project budget.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Public School district is in the final weeks of pushing for a bond measure and levy that seeks to raise $548 million through increased property taxes. The money would be used to rebuild, renovate, and improve nearly 100 schools throughout Portland.

What does this have to do with bicycling?

Not only are neighborhood schools, biking, and the urban environment linked in important ways, the PPS bond measure offers a much more tangible benefit for our communities: If passed, the bond would set aside $5 million to be spent on transportation improvements administered by the City’s Safe Routes to School program.

Sunset’s new location.
(Photo: Sunset Cycles)

Citing steady sales growth, Sunset Cycles owner Roger Colwell announced today that he plans to open a second shop in June.

Colwell has owned Sunset Cycles, which is in the Bethany area of unincorporated Washington County just west of Portland city limits, since 2003. The shop boasts a perfect location, with miles of rural roads in one direction and the challenging climbs of the West Hills in the other.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-area U.S. House Representative Earl Blumenauer will unveil his “Commuter Relief Act” at a luncheon on May 18th. The legislation would make it easier to bike and take transit to work by improving existing federal policy that prioritizes driving alone over other modes.

Calling it a “matter of equity,” Blumenauer has worked for years to make it easier for employers to encourage non single-occupancy motor-vehicle commutes. Back in October 2008, his bike commuter tax benefit finally passed. It was a good first step; but it is anemic (offering just $20 a month for bicycling) and unnecessarily opaque (read a FAQ about it here).

Now, Blumenauer is working on a host of new provisions that would reward existing bike commuters and, hopefully, encourage others to give it a try.

Job Title: Bike Builder
Company/Organization: Bike Gallery
Job Description:

Bike Gallery is now accepting applicants for our central Bike Assembly Department. This is an entry level, seasonal position and offers the following:

• Full time hours available during the season
– Some weekend hours available
• The opportunity to further develop existing mechanical skills
• A production oriented work environment with no customer contact requirements
• Tools and work bench provided

Requirements include:
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Reliable, hardworking and team oriented
• Capable of working while standing for extended periods
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. to shoulder height
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently
• Ability to perform detailed tasks based on verbal instructions

Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience assembling bicycles and training is available.

Bike Gallery is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter to resumes[at]bikegallery[dot]com

Sightings: ‘Slave’ to gas, bees, and an Imperial Cruiser

Ask anyone that’s ridden their bike around a city for any length of time, and they’ll tell you: One of the fringe benefits of biking is all the interesting things you come across while pedaling around. Case in point are the three things below…

The first is something sent in by reader Fred K.. Fred came across an odd sculpture the other day while biking around Northeast Portland…

(Photo: Fred King)

Last month we shared the news about a new type of bicycling experience coming soon to Portland — an indoor bike park known as “The Lumberyard.”

If you’re still a bit confused as to what an indoor bike park actually is, check out the new animated video below for a look inside…

In the U.S., we work 2 extra hours per day on average just to pay for our cars.
— TheUrbanCountry.com

Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:

– Bike sharing has launched in Toronto, with much fanfare. As Canada’s government switches parties, support for the Bixi system isn’t falling along party lines. A reporter tries out the system and kind of likes it. Finally, a story about how the bikes are maintained by participants in a job training program.

– A look at the U.S.’s crumbling transportation infrastructure and its costs, in sobering comparison with that of Europe.

– Little girls riding little cargo bikes — it just doesn’t get cuter than this, folks.

Tourism draw.
(Photo: Evan Ross/Portland Bicycle Tours)

Travel Portland has announced that the Banks-Vernonia Trail is a recipient of a 2011 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Award.

Travel Portland recognized the trail with a “President’s Award,” for, “creating a new opportunity for our visitors to experience the natural beauty that is so accessible from Portland.”

The trail is a 21-mile linear state park created on a former railroad line between Banks and Vernonia. As of last October, the entire length of the trail is complete and offers people the ability to roll or walk the entire route without worrying about motor vehicles.

Year: 2010
Brand: Novara
Model: Cypress
Color:Black
Size:Medium
Serial: F001K1002
Photo: http://www.rei.com/product/791138/novara-express-bike-2010
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-05-5
Stolen From: Around SE 67th and Reedway
Neighborhood: Mt. Scott
Owner: Angela Wheeler
OwnerEmail: angelawheeler5@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black Novara Cypress is near perfect condition. Was new just a few months ago. Had a light on the front handle bar and back under the seat. Also stole bike helmet (white with designs on it) and riding gloves.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-36754
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Mica hints at slash to key federal bike funding

National advocacy groups are having a busy spring thanks to numerous threats to important pots of federal bike infrastructure funding.

From the Recreational Trails Program to Safe Routes to School, many crucial funding pots that have provided millions to bicycling and walking projects over the decades are in jeapordy of being slashed by lawmakers in D.C.

The latest threat is perhaps the most blatant and it comes from a very high-profile and important figure in deciding what is included in the forthcoming transportation bill.

Open!
(Photo: bobcycle)

The North Vancouver Avenue Bridge has finally been re-opened. The bridge, which provides a crucial north-south link for bicycle traffic over the Columbia Slough, was closed for nearly a year for much-needed repairs to its foundation.

The closure caused headaches for people who bike between Vancouver and North Portland because the detours around the construction were far from ideal. As we reported about three months after the closure, many people raised concerns about the safety and accessibility of the detours.

Silver Gray Jamis Commuter 2 2010

Biking and the school bond measure

Sunset Cycles to expand with second store in Beaverton

Rep. Blumenauer to unveil ‘Commuter Relief Act’ in Portland

Job: Bike Builder (Bike Gallery)

Sightings: ‘Slave’ to gas, bees, and an Imperial Cruiser

Go inside ‘The Lumberyard’, Portland’s yet-to-open indoor bike park

The Monday Roundup

Banks-Vernonia Trail wins tourism industry award

Black Novara Cypress 2010

Mica hints at slash to key federal bike funding

At long last, the Vancouver Avenue Bridge is open

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