🚨 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 🙏

Black K2 2ED 4.4 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: K2
Model: 2ED 4.4
Color:Black
Size:Medium
Serial: G090515548
Photo: q
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-12-6
Stolen From: Stole in Fron of the Llyod center Mall in front of nordstroms
Neighborhood: Llyod center mall
Owner: Matthew Aspiri
OwnerEmail: Virtigo18@yahoo.com
Description: The bike is a 24 speed. The lock was also stole with the bike. It was a cable bulldog lock.
Police record with: 09109075
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Silver with red accents Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Specialized
Model: Stumpjumper FSR XC
Color:Black/Silver with red accents
Size:54 CM
Serial: P0172814
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-12-6
Stolen From: stolen from behind the house
Neighborhood: Woodstock community
Owner: Chris Valencia
OwnerEmail: cjvalencia@hotmail.com
Description: Chris King headset, Ritchey stem and seatpost, crankbrothers egg beater peddles, FOX racing shox, Manitou front shock, raceface crank, SRAM cassett, schwalbe marathon 26 X 1.35 tires. Lastly, had Thompson & Bell stickers on frame.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: PP0910950
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Checking in on the 8th annual Filmed by Bike

This year’s event poster
is by local artist Tiago DeJerk.

Film aficionados take note: submissions for the the 2010 Filmed by Bike fest is just about two months away. Closer still is the deadline to nominate someone to the jury.

Judges attend two submissions screening sessions in February, get a sneak peek at all films submitted, and must “wear the FBB badge of honor proudly on their chest for the duration of their rank of Esteemed Jury Member” says Filmed by Bike’s founder Ayleen Crotty.

Here’s more from Crotty:

“The jury is hot stuff. They’re the people who get the first look at the submissions to Filmed by Bike. Over the course of two days, they wade through endless hours of good and, er, questionable bike movies from around the world. Competition is fierce: only 30 movies can make the final cut. The jury, the ESTEEMED JURY, gets to decree what’s gold and what’s… not.”

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The Monday Roundup

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Here’s the news that caught our eye amidst all the wind, ice, and fog this week:

– The embargo has been lifted! San Francisco has begun to install all the pent-up bike infrastructure that it’s been planning for three long years. They’re jumping right in to the modern era with separated bike lanes.

– The new federal push for high speed rail is getting set to create jobs and boost the economy as rail companies will be required to source rail cars from US factories. GE is already trying to position itself to supply locomotives to US markets.

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Blumenauer to introduce ‘Active Transportation Fund of 2009’

Calm Commute on Hawthorne Bridge-8

Legislation would make more federal
funds available for bike projects.
(Photo © J. Maus)

U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is looking to introduce a new bill to Congress next week that would create a $2 billion grant program that would hasten investment in biking, walking, and other “active transportation options”.

Blumenauer’s office sent out a one pager and a PDF of the bill today, saying that the proposed legislation has already been vetted with national organizations and leaders, but that they are currently in negotiations to secure a Republican co-sponsor. The bill would look to increase mode share for biking and walking through “concentrated funding for active transportation networks”. “It is time for the federal government to support communities’ infrastructure investment,” the statement says.

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Opposition fills CRC meeting: Project decision delayed

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Packed with (mostly) opposition.
(Photo © Adams Carroll)

Opposition to the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) took center stage at this morning’s meeting of the Project Sponsor’s Council (PSC). From a protest outside the meeting, to over one hour of public testimony — the project’s key players heard that the project remains disliked by many people.

Opposition to the project, along with strengthening criticisms from Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Metro President David Bragdon were enough today to delay a vote on a package of “refinements” to the project made by CRC staff. Backers of the project hoped that the PSC would vote in support of that package (which trimmed $650 million off the project cost), moving the project forward toward construction as early as 2012.

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Bronze REI Novara K2 Mach 2.0 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: REI Novara
Model: K2 Mach 2.0
Color:Bronze
Size:XL
Serial: ICK27L04916
Photo: http://www.stolenbicycleregistry.com/temp/1259777958.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-12-01
Stolen From: Taken from my garage near SE 60th and Holgate
Neighborhood: Woodstock
Owner: Eric Kellon
OwnerEmail: emkello@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: My bike had black plastic fenders on the front and rear wheels. Also a cargo rack on the back and a water bottle holder on the diagonal beam.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 09107520
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

red/black TIME VXRS 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: TIME
Model: VXRS
Color:red/black
Photo: http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v646/233/21/550861792/n550861792_2075271_5496956.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-12-4
Neighborhood: Cully (near Alberta and 60th)
OwnerEmail: jhn303@yahoo.com
Reward: yes
Description: Dura Ace 7800, powertap wheel, carbon frame, 58 cm road bike stolen from my home this morning. If you come across this bike please call me at 207-522-8341.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

BTA ramps up its statewide efforts with new grant, advocate

Helvetia Study Tour Ride-46

Bicycling in Washington County presents
issues very different from Portland’s.
(Photo © J. Maus)

This past year has involved many transitions at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Staffing has been particularly affected — over the course of 2009, nine full time staff left and six new staff were hired (some at less than full time).

These transitions culminated with the November hire of Susan Peithman to the newly created position of Statewide Advocate. The position was created around, and is partially funded by, a 2-year, $82,000 grant from the Northwest Health Foundation.

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