Tell Multnomah County what type of Sellwood Bridge you want

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Multnomah County is moving right along with their project to replace the Sellwood Bridge. Currently they’re seeking input on what type of structure the bridge should be. Yesterday they released an online survey and there’s an open house tonight to discuss the options.

In addition to weighing in on whether the bridge should be a “girder,” “deck arch,” “extradosed,” or other type (see all six below) attendees of tonight’s open house will get an update on the status of the project, how it’s going to be funded, and what design refinements have been made since the preferred alternative was selected back in February.

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purple/silver Univega Hybrid/ Via Carisma 1993,1994

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Year: 1993,1994
Brand: Univega
Model: Hybrid/ Via Carisma
Color:purple/silver
Size:15″
Serial: WEKG01218
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-07-21
Stolen From: 3624 SE Belmont,
SE 36th and SE Belmont
Neighborhood: Belmont
Owner: Donny Kunzer
OwnerEmail: kunzmeister@yahoo.com
Description: Univega 15″ or 16″ frame, silver and purple in color. Black fenders, silver back rack
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 10059478
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

gray Mongoose Crossway 450 Disc Hybrid Bike 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Mongoose
Model: Crossway 450 Disc Hybrid Bike
Color:gray
Size:700c
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97005
Stolen:2010-07-21
Stolen From: The UPS Store
4130 SW 117TH
STE A
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Neighborhood: ACROSS FROM FRED MEYER & BEAVERTON TOWN CENTER
Owner: Tamir Heyman
OwnerEmail: heyman.tamir@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: We went into a USP store for only 10-15 minutes. I left my bike on the car rack. When we came back to the care the bikes was gone.
The bike is a 2008 Mongoose Crossway 450 Disc Hybrid Bike.
It has new back tire, Ortlieb classic yellow bike bag.
It has bike clips.
In the bag, I had heavy duty bike lock, two bike flashlights.
A bike pomp. Bike gloves, Bike tools.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Orange-Red Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Independent Fabrication
Model: Crown Jewel
Color:Orange-Red
Size:68cm
Photo: http://imgur.com/2Wugs.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-07-20
Stolen From: Underground garage on Northrup between 9th and 10th.
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Phil Mann
OwnerEmail: pcmann@gmail.com
Description: VERY large frame (custom built for 6’8″ man) Ksyrium wheelset, ultegra/dura ace components, Alpha Q carbon fork, Brown SDG saddle.
Police reference#: 10059348
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event: Repair & Riding Classes (8/15/10)

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Event Name: Repair & Riding Classes
Event Start Date: 15 August 2010
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.BIKEmpowered.com
Event Description: BIKEmpowered offers classes for from basic riding and repair classes to wheel building. 30 years experience.
Some are designed for families to learn together, others for teens and older.
BIKEmpowered coaching techniques give you solid skills to ride and repair your bike with greater confidence.
Free lessons possible with BIKEmpowered’s Pay it Forward Program.
Classes range from $40 and up.

School is located near 23rd and NE Alberta, Portland OR 97211.

A chat with T4 America Director James Corless

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James Corless in Southwest Portland this morning.
(Photo © J. Maus)

James Corless, the Director of Transportation For America — a national coalition of 400 organizations pushing for a new transportation program — is in Portland today. Corless is here to meet with local experts, learn about Portland’s innovations, and share an update on their campaign efforts. I sat down with Corless for a brief interview this morning at the headquarters of 1000 Friends of Oregon in Southwest Portland.

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Landis, ABC will bring national attention to Cascade Classic in Bend

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Floyd Landis at today’s opening stage.
(Photo: Pat Malach/Oregon Cycling Action)

CyclingNews reports today that embattled professional bike racer Floyd Landis will start the Cascade Cycling Classic in Bend this week. In addition, CyclingNews reports that ABC’s Nightline television show will be following him for an upcoming episode. The presence of Landis and ABC news cameras means the 31st edition of the race — and its host city of Bend — will attract national attention.

Landis had his 2006 Tour de France title stripped away after he failed an anti-doping test. Earlier this month, Landis spilled his guts to The Wall Street Journal about what he alleges is a culture systemic doping in the sport of cycling. Most notably, Landis accused global icon Lance Armstrong and several other teammates of knowingly using illegal, performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong has denied the allegations and a federal grand jury has begun an investigation.

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Portion of Willamette Greenway Trail closes; erosion suspected

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Gates around damaged trail prevent
through bike traffic.
(Photos © J. Maus)

A portion of the Willamette Greenway Trail north of the Steel Bridge is closed to biking and walking due to an erosion problem that is causing the paved trail to crack and sink into the river. A handwritten, “Sidewalk closed – Use Naito” sign has been posted on a locked gate just north of the railroad tracks at the southern end of the closure.

According to Portland Parks spokesperson Beth Sorensen, that segment of trail is maintained by the McCormick Pier Condominium homeowners association, which took over maintenance responsibilities from the City of Portland in 2002.

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The Recyclery closes Ladds Circle and Madison Ave locations

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Robby Fenstermaker in his SE Madison
Avenue location in August 2009.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-based used bike shop The Recyclery has closed two of their four locations. The Ladds Addition and SE Madison Avenue shops are now closed, while the St. Johns and downtown Portland locations will remain open.

Owner of The Recyclery, Robby Fenstermaker, confirmed the closures via telephone today. I got in touch with Fenstermaker after several people contacted me saying he had closed all four locations and was planning to leave town with customer bikes awaiting repair. When I shared those allegations with Fenstermaker, he got upset and said that, “After being slandered and totally treated like s***, I’m doing everything I can to keep the stores open.”

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