🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏

One year later, Kipp Crawford’s parents get their day in court

A flyer seen in North Portland
looking for clues to Crawford’s death.
(Photo © J. Maus)

In the early morning hours of November 4th, 2009, Portland musician Kipp Crawford, 39, was hit and killed by two separate drunk drivers. Last night The Oregonian reported that after over a year, Crawford’s parents have finally gotten some closure in the form of legal action in their son’s death.

According to The Oregonian, one of the people who ran over Crawford, Felisa Larae Washington, plead guilty to DUII in a Multnomah County court yesterday and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, three years of probation, and a $1,000 fine.

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Jobs of the week

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This week’s job opportunities call for the most organized amongst us. If the challenges of managing a statewide cycling fundraiser or a busy infrastructure consulting firm’s office make you say, “Bring it on!”
then check out either of the following links to read more and apply.
Good luck!

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Advocacy group unveils ‘Action Plan’ for a more walkable region

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Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
Executive Director Stephanie Routh
speaking at a 2009 event.
(Photo © J. Maus)

On the heels of recent media attention on the need for safer streets and news of an 80% increase in walking-involved fatalities and injury crashes in Oregon this year, the non-profit Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) unveiled their Getting Around on Foot Action Plan at a press conference in Beaverton today.

The plan presents an overview of challenges our transportation planners face in creating a more walkable (and rollable, in the case of wheelchair and other mobility device users) region. From the Executive Summary (which you can read in its entirety below):

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Red Specialized S-Works 1995

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Year: 1995
Brand: Specialized
Model: S-Works
Color:Red
Size:26
Photo: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/files/img_4382_171.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-11-18
Stolen From: Outside of the Baghdad on SE 37th and Hawthorne.
Neighborhood: Hawthorne
Owner: Chris Smith
OwnerEmail: chris.smith.505@gmail.com
Reward: 100.00
Description: Red 15-20-year-old Specialized S-Works Mountain Bike. 26" cross tires. Shimano components. Front and rear fenders. no serial #. Dolomiti Seat. Planet Bike rear light.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10007847

B-line launches ‘B-shares’ to help get food to those in need (Video)

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Morrison Bridge bike-walk path dedication event-23

B-Line has spun off a new project called
B-shares that delivers surplus food
to those in need..
(Photo © J. Maus)

B-Line, a Portland-based delivery company that uses cargo trikes for last-mile delivery in the urban core, has launched B-shares. B-shares is a new program that takes surplus food from stores and restaurants and then quickly and cheaply delivers it to non-profits that feed the hungry.

After going through a successful pilot program over the past three months (having delivered 800 meals in August, 1,200 meals in September, and 3,200 meals during October), B-shares is now ready for prime time just as the holiday season is ramping up. As part of their push to spread the word about the program, B-Line has just released this new video:

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Job: Bike MS Coordinator (OR Chapter – Nat’l MS Society)

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Job Title: Bike MS Coordinator
Company/Organization: Oregon Chapter – National MS Society
Job Description:

Overall Duties: The Bike MS Coordinator is responsible for developing a strategic plan to execute and managing all aspects of the annual Bike MS event to generate 750 riders and $550,000. The duties of the position include supporting the procurement of sponsorships and bike partnerships; design a strong fundraising plan for participants; oversee all event marketing and communications plans; build and execute a strong logistical plan; maintain oversight of the event budget; and create and manage a solid volunteer committee.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics for the following areas of the event – routes/rest stops, rider village, finish line, vendors, communications and safety.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with participants, specifically team captains and top fundraisers through strategic communication, coaching.
• Coordinate and implement recruitment strategies.
• Meet with assigned individual fundraisers to set and achieve fundraising goals.
• Oversee the ordering and maintain inventory of prizes and awards.
• Provide oversight of Bike MS website is kept current and relevant.
• Create and prepare recruitment and informational materials (brochures, posters, newsletters, online promotions, etc.).
• Planning of Awards/Recognition for cyclists, teams, sponsors and top fundraisers.
• Recruit, train and mentor Bike MS committee members by site and act as a liaison and support to ensure the committee is capable of successfully executing all components of the event (in-kind and cash sponsorship, route development, food, and volunteers, etc.).
• In collaboration with event committee chair(s), plan all committee meetings, take accurate minutes, evaluate progress, adjust goals and timelines accordingly and keep all members informed of decisions and changes.
• Prepare annual Bike MS budget in conjunction with the Director of Development and carry out responsibilities within the budgets once they are approved.
• Prepare annual Bike MS operational plan with schedules and timelines in conjunction with the Director of Development.
• Manage logistics support to implement day-of-event production.
• Work with marketing coordinator to create and prepare PR and media materials
• Build relationships and act as a liaison with logistics vendors (facilities, government offices, parking, rentals, etc.).
• Secure in-kind donations of food and supplies for Bike MS.
• Collaborate with staff responsible for event volunteers to recruit and train volunteers.
• Oversee risk management of events to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and the community.
• Maintain accurate, organized and centralized records and files.
• Assist with and attend other Chapter events as appropriate.
• Required to travel to multiple walk site locations to attend committee meetings in the evening and on weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:
To apply, forward resume and cover letter to hrdevelopment(at)nmss(dot)org

Red/Yellow/Black Marin Hawk Hill 1998

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Year: 1998
Brand: Marin
Model: Hawk Hill
Color:Red/Yellow/Black
Size:18.5 in
Photo: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs299.snc3/28625_530686313527_31601538_31506348_7229486_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2010-11-15
Stolen From: N Williams and NE Bryant st.
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Owner: Ian Crozier
OwnerEmail: puhseudo@gmail.com
Reward: 20$
Description: My mountain bike was old and very heavily used by me during half of my life that I’ve owned it. I spray painted it red and yellow and black with stripes, and it had a rear fender made out of a board on the rear rack.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10007841
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Gray Specialized Rockhopper 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Specialized
Model: Rockhopper
Color:Gray
Size:17
Serial: P6DE30495
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2010-11-16
Stolen From: US Bank Tower parking garage, 111 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Or 97204
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Brendan Barnicle
OwnerEmail: bbarnicle@pacific-crest.com
Reward: 50
Description: Black plastic fendors, black saddle bag with rip, eggbeater pedals, front light
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10007836
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

City to launch safety campaign focused on ”high crash corridors”

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SE 122nd and Division is #2 on the City’s
list of most dangerous intersections.

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is set to launch a new safety campaign based on “high crash corridors,” which are wide streets with fast motor vehicle traffic that have a higher than average amount of crashes.

According to PBOT, funding for the new campaign comes from $260,000 of new state revenue taken from the Jobs and Transportation Act (HB 2001) that passed during last year’s legislative session. Mayor Sam Adams (who oversees PBOT) will launch the campaign at a press event at SE Foster and 108th tomorrow morning.

Here’s a first-look at one of the new banners that will be hung in clear sight of road users on these dangerous streets:

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