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BicyclingHub.com Grand Opening party this Friday

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Our friends at BicyclingHub.com have moved their retail store and they’re inviting everyone to a big party this Friday to help celebrate. See details below:

BicyclingHub.com’s Grand Opening Celebration of its new Portland retail space in Inner SE Portland on Friday, April 15th is planned with a decidedly bike-themed flavor in mind. With free beer from Hopworks Urban Brewery and delicious treats courtesy of Portland Pedal Power (delivered by bike, of course!), special discounts and one-day sales on cycling apparel and accessories (including locally based manufacturers Castelli, Retro Image Apparel and Showers Pass), and the great Classic Paris Roubaix 2011 race aired on our new showroom floor, it’s going to a be a great way to GEAR UP for Spring.

BicyclingHub.com recently received a Bicycle Friendly Business Award for its efforts to promote and encourage bicycling from the League of American Bicyclists at the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. It proudly joins other Oregon-based Bicycle Friendly Businesses, including Bike Gallery, Alta Planning + Design, Community Cycling Center, King Cycle Group, Travel Oregon and The Standard, who are committed to creating a more Bicycle-Friendly America.

With the opening of our new retail space at 642 SE Stark St., located near two main corridors for bicycle commuters in the city’s well-mapped bicycle route network, walk-in business is expected to increase significantly during the 2011 cycling season, as well as online traffic from across the nation.

The Grand Opening Celebration is open to everyone in the larger Portland-area bicycling community and will provide an opportunity for those passionate about making their community a safer and more enjoyable place to ride, work and play to come together and connect. Please join us!

Tonight: Three-day workshop for I-5/Rose Quarter traffic revamp begins

Just another day on Broadway near I-5.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Tonight at ODOT headquarters in Northwest Portland, City and state transportation officials will host a public meeting to discuss how to best improve the transportation system around the I-5/Broadway/Weidler interchange near the Rose Quarter.

The event is part of the N/NE Quadrant Project, a “unique collaboration” between ODOT and PBOT to, “ensure a vibrant Central City at the heart of the metropolitan region.”

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Bike-sharing in Portland “On a path to yes”

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City of Portland bike sharing demonstration-22

Could happen sooner than you think.
(Photo © J. Maus)

It’s been over four years since the City of Portland first announced their interest in bike-sharing. They’ve held off for a number of reasons; but new developments show that the plan could come to fruition sooner than you might think.

A panel discussion on the topic at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit last month revealed that the idea to bring a large-scale bike-sharing system to Portland is once again gaining steam.

Bike-sharing in Portland has at least some amount of all the essential ingredients required to pull it off: a potential funding source (for start-up costs), interest from the private sector (for operating costs), influential supporters, and support from City of Portland staff and Mayor Sam Adams.

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Advisory: Eastbank Esplanade to close for five days

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The Bureau of Environmental Services has just announced that the Eastbank Esplanade will be closed to all users for five days starting on Monday, April 18th. More details in the press release below:

News Release

April 11, 2011
For immediate release
For more information contact Linc Mann, 503-823-5328

Five-day closure of the Eastbank Esplanade near OMSI

Environmental Services will close the Eastbank Esplanade next week between OMSI and the Hampton Opera Center. The closure on Monday, April 18 will allow work crews to safely dismantle and remove a conveyor erected over the path in 2006. The closure will last through Friday, April 22.

Signs will direct cyclists and pedestrians to use SE Water Avenue to detour around the closure.

The conveyor carried soil and rocks mined during the East Side Big Pipe project to barges in the Willamette River. Barges shipped about 550,000 cubic yards of material to Ross Island for use in the lagoon restoration project.

The city completed mining the nearly six-mile-long, 22-foot wide East Side Big Pipe in October 2010. Environmental Services will activate the tunnel this winter to collect sewage and stormwater for transport to the city’s main wastewater treatment plant.

Completing the East Side Big Pipe will reduce combined sewer overflow (CSO) events to the Willamette River from about 100 per year to an average of four events each winter and one event every three summers.

The Monday Roundup

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“Death by dangerous cycling law gets government support”
— From the U.K. Seriously.

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

– In the UK, in the wake of a tragic crash, the government is moving to pass a law to handle traffic fatalities caused by people bicycling.

– A new report takes a look at the demographics of cycling and busts some myths about race and class.

– Is Twitter changing traffic?

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Photos from Pedal Nation/PDX Bicycle Show

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The Pedal Nation/PDX Bicycle Show did not disappoint. If you missed the action today, it’s open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm tomorrow (Sunday).

Check out the slideshow below for our photos from the day. You can also see updates from the show via Twitter here. Check back Monday for a recap of the show (I’m tired!):

If you went to the show, please share your impressions in the comments below…

purple/white retro fade centurion womens small frame 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: centurion
Model: womens small frame
Color:purple/white retro fade
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2011-04-07
Stolen From: NE Stanton and MLK Blvd
Neighborhood: NE Stanton
Owner: Elisabeth Horan
OwnerEmail: elisabethainsley@gmail.com
Description: This bike fades from deep purple to white and has random 1990s-style yellow and blue shapes on the main frame. It was decorated with fruit stickers. Side view mirror, silver rear rack.
Police record with: PDX PD
Police reference#: T11002491
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

PDX Bicycle Show: Open thread and live updates

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Pedal Nation Bike Show-90

A scene from last year’s show.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The big PDX Bicycle Show is this weekend! I thought it’d be cool to have a post up just so folks can chime in and share info and insights about the show.

The schedule is packed full of awesome biking goodness and the top-notch exhibitors are sure to amaze. Map out your plan of attack, check the exhibitor list, download the official show app, and get ready to enjoy this great event. If you’re on the fence about checking it out, perhaps a quick browse of our photos from last year will help you decide.

Check out live updates from the show via Twitter below:

Chime in below with your thoughts and impressions of the event…

Job: Inventory Control Production Team Support – Bicycle Control Kitter (Bike Friday, Eugene OR)

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Job Title:
Inventory Control Production Team Support – Bicycle Control Kitter
Company/Organization:
Bike Friday, Eugene OR
Job Description:
Inventory Control Production Team Support – Bicycle Control Kitter

Do you love creating order and feel the need to organize everything around you? Do you love bicycles / bicycle components and working on a team? This position could be fulfilling if you do.

Green Gear Cycling (Bike Friday) is an internationally recognized manufacturer of high performance folding bicycles for traveling and utilitarian/commuting use. Many of our designs are the market benchmark product. We employ lean manufacturing techniques (Toyota Production System) to hand fabricate the bicycles here in Eugene OR. We practice open book financial management.

We are looking for that special someone to join our team. Bike Friday is a mass customizer that relies on the Inventory Control / Kitter person to maintain accurate inventory and prepare the bicycle component kits for production.

Requisite Skills:
Hyper organized- You will be responsible for receiving all of the bicycle components into inventory and kitting all of the bicycles entering production. This must be done in a timely and organized manner. Done correctly, production sails through bikes; done improperly, the production is hobbled to a standstill.
Problem solving skills- Half of your time should be used for kitting bikes; the other half is for answering bells, receiving components into inventory, general inventory control, and problem solving/ improvements of the area.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Previous inventory experience is quite helpful.
Strong attention to detail.
A good memory will make the job easier and quicker.
Comfortable with computers and business systems.
A firm believer of the concept of continuous improvement with experience that reflects this.
Employ Lean Manufacturing Just-in-Time Inventory Management techniques. This knowledge and application of techniques is preferred but can be learned.
Bicycle component experience or knowledge preferred but not required.

Benefits include profit sharing, 401K, health insurance with vision, covered bike parking, shower facilities, discount on bike parts, paid holidays, shop privileges and, you get yourself a personal bike on the company’s dime. We are family friendly. Wages are based upon merit, not seniority. Bike Friday loves diversity & encourages all interested, qualifying parties to inquire.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please download our Employment Application at www (dot) bikefriday (dot) com/employment, and follow the directions for completing the application. We want to get to know you, so email your application to jobs (at) bikefriday.com or fax it to us at 541.687.0403 along with your resume. Bike Friday is an equal opportunity employer who honors diversity.

Police make arrest in fatal Molalla hit-and-run – Updated

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Jacob Croall booking photo

Police arrested a 26-year old man this morning on charges related to the fatal hit-and-run crash on Highway 211 west of Molalla that occurred on March 22nd.

Jacob Croall turned himself in and was arrested at the office of his attorney in east Portland at 10:00 am this morning and he has been transported to the Clackamas County Jail. According to a statement by the Oregon State Police Croall has been charged with; Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver To Injured Persons (a Class B felony), and Tampering with Evidence (a Class A misdemeanor).

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Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee April meeting agenda

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The meeting is on April 12th at 6:00 pm in the Lovejoy Room at City Hall. The agenda is below…

Meet the Director
Tom Miller, recently appointed Director of the Bureau of Transportation, will fully take the reins on May 1st. Tom will discuss the opportunities offered to Portland by bicycle transportation and this thoughts about funding the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. This will be a far-ranging discussion with plenty of opportunity for questions and response.

Bikeway Development Projects
Dan Layden, Capital Program Manager for PBOT will present on a cluster of capital projects intended to improve conditions on several bikeways identified in the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 as “Major City Bikeways,” as well as other innovative treatments, including a two-way Holladay Street. Dan will brief the committee on progress to date. This will give the committee an opportunity to weigh in on these first projects intended to significantly upgrade long stretches of existing bikeways to conditions envisioned in the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. Project pages are on line here: http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=53906 and here: http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=53905

Event Bicycle Parking
Sarah Figliozzi from PBOT will discuss the city’s efforts to provide event bicycle parking. She will present as a model the city’s efforts with the Timber’s. At their opening game up to 500 bicycle parking spaces will be provided.

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