Pay-by-card bike parking arriving this summer in Beaverton

[Contributor Michael Andersen is the editor of Portland Afoot, a forthcoming “10-minute newsmagazine” and wiki about low-car life in Portland, especially TriMet riders. Their launch issue comes out June 1.]

Colin Maher of TriMet.
(Photo: Michael Andersen)

Three years into a quest to go beyond bike lockers, TriMet is about to build what it hopes will be the next generation of 24-hour bike storage at the Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton.

Yesterday, TriMet bicycle planner Colin Maher told a small crowd at PBOT’s Bicycle Brown Bag discussion that, “Bike lockers are great, if you have one. And that’s the trouble.”

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purple, black Stonegrinder unk unk

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Year: unk
Brand: Stonegrinder
Model: unk
Color:purple, black
Size:26
Photo: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2654/93/105/581200221/n581200221_1728891_794477.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-05-19
Stolen From: Corner of NE Hancock St & NE 11th Ave near Lloyd Center Safeway, in front of a single-story apartments/multiplex. Theft may have taken place in the evening of Wednesday the 19th of May, before 11:30 p.m. (when I found it missing in its entirety).
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Sarah Morrigan
OwnerEmail: miss.sarah.andrea.amy@gmail.com
Description: This was a recycled/rebuilt mountain bike from Community Cycling Center (hence I doubt there is a valid serial number, and if any I was not informed where to look), and comes with their signature yellow fender (on front wheel only). The linked photo was taken over a year ago, the difference being the cargo rack does not have the ugly stuff anymore, and I had to remove the rear fender last year as it kept scratching the tire. The right rubber grip on the handle bar is missing (this I know; has been so for a while). 503-427-8269.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Advocates celebrate a new path onto Swan Island

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Going Street Bridge to Swan Island-2

A Breakfast on the Bridge was held
Wednesday to celebrate the newly revamped
path on the Going Street Bridge.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Yesterday was a good day for Lenny Anderson. For a man well-known to local politicians and city employees as a persistently unsatisfied advocate, he was smiling and singing the Bureau of Transportation’s praises.

“I’ve got to give them credit, the city really came through this time.”

The reason for Anderson’s happiness (besides the presence of friends, coffee, and pastries) is an improved connection for biking and walking traffic to the Swan Island industrial area on its main artery, N. Going Street.

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Tan Surly Long Haul Trucker 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Surly
Model: Long Haul Trucker
Color:Tan
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-05-20
Stolen From: 30th and Division
Neighborhood: Seven Corners
Owner: Maureen Canterberry
OwnerEmail: sample_infinite@yahoo.com
Reward: Yes
Description: My bike is tan, a little scuffed, and has a left pedal missing (I’ve been riding on the crank). Please help me get it back.
Police record with: PPD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Contest: What’s your Big Idea for Biking in Oregon?

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Oregon Bicycle Summit

Every city should have five of these
racks in front of their City Hall.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Oregon is a state on a mission. For the last few years, the movement to make this the premiere state for bicycling has been gaining some serious momentum. We’ve got nearly every piece of the puzzle on the table and we’re working to put it all together — but we need some big ideas, rallying points, an idea so exciting that it captures the attention of everyone in the state.

So I’m announcing a contest to find the best Big Ideas for Biking in Oregon.

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TriMet tragedy, like Sparling case, shows gap in Oregon law

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“This is precisely why the BTA, WPC [Willamette Pedestrian Coalition] and I are calling for a vehicular homicide law. There ought to be some higher level of consequence when you use a deadly weapon to kill someone, even if you didn’t do it on purpose.
— Ray Thomas, lawyer

Yesterday, Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Chuck Sparks released a report (PDF here) on the fatal TriMet bus crash that killed two people and injured three others while they walked across a street in downtown Portland on April 24th.

According to the report, the lead police investigator found that “the driver was entirely at fault in causing this crash,” but, after looking at all the evidence and hearing from 33 witnesses, the Grand Jury opted to not bring criminal charges against bus operator Sandy Day.

On the surface, this seems outrageous: Ms. Day drove her vehicle through a crosswalk without being able to see whether or not someone was in it (due to a blind spot). While Ms. Day clearly did not have criminal intentions, she violated a traffic law and her negligence to clear her blind spots resulted in the death of two people.

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blue trek 7.3 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: trek
Model: 7.3
Color:blue
Size:adult
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-05-19
Stolen From: 239 NW 13th St – across from Blue Hour – locked to bike stand
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: stephanie swanson
OwnerEmail: stephanieswanson@marketshiftstrategies.com
Description: rack, fenders, kickstand; front light holder, side white mini light
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Weekend Event Guide – Bike to Work Day edition

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Big wheels and big fun
await Urban Assaulters on Sunday.
(Photo: Dan Liu/BikePortland)

Since it’s Bike Month, you’ll notice a few special Bike to Work Day events listed in this week’s guide. We’ve also got our first-ever listing of a ride to hunt for a stolen bike. Awesome. Good luck!

Now, get out your calendars and check out all the wonderfulness that is our region’s plethora of bike events coming up in the next three days…

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Job: Inside Sales (Cyclone Bicycle Supply)

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Job Title
Inside Sales Position

Company/Organization
Cyclone Bicycle Supply

Job Description

Cyclone Bicycle Supply is looking for a qualified, capable and eager person to join our company as an Inside Sales Representative.

Us: Local bicycle parts distributor with a fast paced office.

You: Self starting, self motivating person who’s looking to have fun while making money in the bike industry.

The job is M-F, 8:45am – 6ish pm. Compensation is largely based on commission, i.e.,the more you sell and the harder you work, the more you make. Territories are established with current accounts but are open to the creation of new accounts as you work within them. The job is one for a driven sales personality. You will have to put in the time to grow your territories. If you’re simply looking for a paycheck this is not the job for you. This is a very team oriented company who needs an individual who will be dedicated to the company.

Looking forward to speaking with you.

How to apply:
Send resume to matt(at)cyclonebicycle(dot)com.
We will not accept applicants who do not provide a resume.
Please DO NOT call or come to the office.

How bikes might (or might not) fit into ODOT’s rail plans

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ODOT’s Betsy Imholt.
(Photo: Daniel Ronan)

The Obama Administration recently green-lighted money for development of a rail corridor between Eugene and Portland and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting a series of open houses to discuss the project.

I recently spoke with ODOT’s rail program study director Betsy Imholt and attended the open house in Eugene yesterday to learn more about how bikes might (or might not) fit into ODOT’s passenger rail plans.

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