One of the many bike sightings I came across on NE Alberta Street on Saturday.
– Slideshow below/Photos © J. Maus)
– Slideshow below/Photos © J. Maus)
Advocates celebrate a new path onto Swan Island
A Breakfast on the Bridge was held
Wednesday to celebrate the newly revamped
path on the Going Street Bridge.
(Photos © J. Maus)
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.
In New Orleans, a mass of bikes to fight a mass of oil
Flyer for “No Drill, No Spill, No Kill” Critical Mass ride planned in New Orleans.
Tan Surly Long Haul Trucker 2008
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?
Every city should have five of these
racks in front of their City Hall.
(Photo © J. Maus)
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.
TriMet tragedy, like Sparling case, shows gap in Oregon law
“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.
blue trek 7.3 2008
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
Big wheels and big fun
await Urban Assaulters on Sunday.
(Photo: Dan Liu/BikePortland)
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…
Job: Inside Sales (Cyclone Bicycle Supply)
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
ODOT’s Betsy Imholt.
(Photo: Daniel Ronan)
(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.
An encouraging note from the Police Chief’s office
Asst. Chief Larry O’Dea.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
As I noted yesterday, there have been a lot of changes at the Portland Police Bureau lately and the Traffic Division – the arm of the bureau that is engaged with biking and transportation issues — has not been immune to them.
Today, former TD captain and now Assistant Chief of Police Larry O’Dea sent out a statement via email to a list of his “Traffic Safety Partners.” O’Dea has been a hugely positive force for traffic safety since he came to the TD back in January 2008 and, even though he left after 11 months for his current position, he has maintained an interest and involvement in the issue. With that in mind, here’s the text of O’Dea’s message (emphasis mine and shared with his permission):
Globe will debut a beer bike of their own in Portland
Globe Bikes will debut this “Beer Bike” in Portland at the Urban Assault Ride on May 23rd.
(Photo: Alex Warschauer)
(Photo: Alex Warschauer)