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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced today that, starting Monday (5/2) they will increase the frequency of shuttle bus service around the closed Arch Bridge between Oregon City and West Linn.
The more frequent service comes as a response to high demand and the coming summer season, says ODOT spokeswoman Susan Hanson. “Ridership has been growing since January and we felt with the good weather, we’re likely to see even more ridership.”
The Portland Police have arrested a man who turned out to be the same person who was caught on camera last week attempting to saw through a u-lock in broad daylight.
38-year old Bart Simon Paul (booking photo at right) was arrested Sunday (4/24) just before midnight on an unrelated charge. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines (Class C Felony) and had an outstanding warrant for Theft in the Third Degree (Class C Misdemeanor). He was released a day later on his own recognizance.
Event Name: Bike and Photo Show
Event Start Date: 5 May 2011
Start Time: 5:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.hetfairwheelpodium.com/
Event Description: A bicycle and photography exhibit at Het Fairwheel Podium. A wide range of handcrafted bikes are accompanied by cycling images from Oregon photographers.
Het Fairwheel Podium: 600 NW Naito Pkwy Suite E. May 5, 5:00PM-10:00PM.
If you’re a fan of the Sullivan’s Gulch Mobility Corridor (a.k.a. the Sullivan’s Gulch Trail), than any news from the City of Portland is worth getting excited about (the project has been talked about since 1996!). When complete, the project will result in a five mile non-motorized transportation corridor connecting the Eastbank Esplanade to Rocky Butte and the Gateway District in East Portland.
Year: 2009
Brand: Fuji
Model: Newest 1.0
Color:White
Size:50 cm
Photo: http://bikereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/fuji-newest-1-0-2010-road-bike.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2011-04-18
Stolen From: In front of Red Robin on the corner of Multnomah and Grand St.
Neighborhood: North East Loyde District
Owner: Jonathan harris
OwnerEmail: nqazn@hotmail.com
Reward: 100 $
Description: Clip in pedals with planet bike fenders (the skinny kind)
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
From tall-bikes to cargo-trikes, Portland is full of interesting, pedal-powered vehicles. Now you can add a party bike (or “cycle pub” as they’re sometimes known) to that list.
55-year old Northeast Portland resident John Boblett says he’ll start taking reservations for his “Pedalounge” 14-person-powered bike in the next few weeks. Boblett, a former bartender and FedEx truck driver will captain the contraption (and I must say, those are perfect qualifications), which he purchased in Amsterdam.
A new report funded by the US Department of Transportation and conducted by the Mineta Transportation Institute, Bicycling Access and Egress to Transit: Informing the Possibilities (PDF), takes an in-depth look at a topic that is very relevant for the Portland region: How to integrate bikes and transit. The study sought to answer the question, “What are the most cost effective strategies likely to generate the largest number of cyclists accessing transit?”
TriMet has grappled with accommodating the increase in users who combine bikes with their trips on MAX light rail for years now. Lately, as MAX ridership has increased and space for bikes on trains has become scarce, TriMet’s focus seems to have shifted toward the park and ride model. They have altered signage near the bike hooks and they have invested in bike and ride facilities at transit centers (some of which are being singled-out for a lack of use).
Although it’s generally understood that it’s not cool to drink and drive, many people don’t think of cycling while in an altered state as being dangerous. But, before you over-indulge, here are some sobering statistics to consider…
According to NHTSA, (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) 28% of all cyclists killed in 2009 had a measurable blood alcohol level. 24% of these had a BAC of .08% or higher. A bicyclist’s risk of a crash begins to increase significantly at 0.05% BAC and climbs rapidly after about 0.08%. In other words, when you’re a pint or two down the odds for a bicycle crash go up…sometimes way up. One study showed BAC over 0.10% increased injury risk tenfold.
I’m always trying to tell people that you can’t measure a city’s bike-friendliness by bike lanes and politics alone. Here in Portland, what makes our city a special place for bike lovers is the depth and breadth of culture that surrounds bicycling.
Case in point are these three events — all of which are happening this Friday night…
In-Studio with Bob Parlee at Portland Bicycle Studio, 5:00-8:00pm
Portland Bicycle Studio has become an authorized Parlee Bicycles dealer and they’re hosting a party Friday night with founder Bob Parlee as the special guest. Parlee will give a talk on carbon fiber and bicycle construction, and there will be a Q & A session. Drinks and treats will be served and attendees can get special introductory pricing on a custom Parlee of their own. Learn more here and RSVP via Facebook.
