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Two years after being listed as ‘dangerous,’ Broadway/Williams fix languishes

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The Broadway/Williams intersection is in
dire need of improvements.

[Adams Carroll contributed reporting to this story.]

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has known for years that the intersection of NE Broadway and Williams is one of the most dangerous in the city for bike traffic. Significant plans to improve the intersection were drawn up over a year ago, but PBOT has yet to implement them.

After two Portlanders died while riding in bike lanes in October 2007, PBOT put the intersection on its list of 14 to get a green-painted bike box. When a fix turned out to be more complicated than a standard bike box, PBOT went back to the drawing board. In March 2008 they unveiled several possible design solutions including separate traffic signal phases for bicycles, lane reconfigurations, and new pavement markings.

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The Monday Roundup

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Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:

– Over one third of US young people between the ages of 17 and 24 are unfit for military service — primarily due to obesity and poor health.

– The Netherlands may soon become the first European country to charge a kilometer tax (with higher fees for peak hours and more polluting vehicles) rather than a road tax.

– A must-read analysis by Chris Smith on what bicycle advocates need to do to go after the serious funding levels needed to bring Portland to the next level.

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News analysis: BTA at a turning point with or without Bricker

[This story was co-written by Elly Blue and Jonathan Maus]

Scott Bricker
(Photos © J. Maus)

Last week the Board of Directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) — Oregon’s largest bicycle advocacy organization — fired Scott Bricker after he served just two years as the organization’s executive director.

“What’s going on down there?” we were asked by David Hiller, advocacy director of the Cascade Bicycle Club, the BTA’s Washington State counterpart. “The whole national advocacy community is all atwitter about this and there aren’t any answers.”

Hiller’s sentiments were echoed here in the BTA’s own backyard, where many seemed to be caught off guard by the decision, which was effective immediately.

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Grey/Black Jamis Coda 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Jamis
Model: Coda
Color:Grey/Black
Size:Medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-11-18
Stolen From: It was stolen from my locked, back yard bike shed. The back door hinges of the shed were popped off.
Neighborhood: NE Ainsworth and MLK
Owner: Michelle Kosta
OwnerEmail: michelle.kosta@bbbs.org
Description: It was around a 52-54 cm grey/black road bike w/ flat bars, black bar ends and a rear rack. The right pedal clip is missing. When stolen it had a u-lock hanging form the handle bars and two different plastic attach clips for front lights on the handle bars.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Cannondale F600 1996

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Year: 1996
Brand: Cannondale
Model: F600
Color:Blue
Size:Tall
Serial: GK07713 151242 6FA5WX
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-11-20
Stolen From: 2304 NE Prescott St. (NE 23rd and Prescott) From the garage where the lock was dismantled.
Neighborhood: NE- Alberta Arts
Owner: Melissa Williams
OwnerEmail: krismelissa@comcast.net
Reward: yes with the return of the Burley Trailer
Description: The bike is a F600 blue tall men’s bike. It has the wire for a computer on the frame/tire but the computer was not attached. It was stolen with a childs Burly Trailer (solo) that had small toys, a lock, and a helmet inside. The rear of the trailer had missing/damaged reflectors The flag was left behind so it would not have that component. Please contact us at 503-522-1828 or 503-349-5847. PLEASE!!! WE really need it back. It means a ton to use to be able to ride with our child!
Police record with: Officer Barr
Police reference#: 09104553
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black/brown Gary Fisher Wahoo 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Wahoo
Color:black/brown
Size:26
Serial: WTU141C1034C
Photo: http://imgur.com/F2xNb.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2009-11-20
Stolen From: Savier and 24th
Neighborhood: Northwest Portland
Owner: Russell Austin
OwnerEmail: ruwiau@gmail.com
Description: Had front and rear fenders, front and rear light, ipod usb cable tied around handlebars
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

MULTI COLOUR shwinn holly wood 70?

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Year: 70?
Brand: shwinn
Model: holly wood
Color:MULTI COLOUR
Size:med
Serial: ?
Photo: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=2987937&imageID=53558480
Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-10-31
Stolen From: HOWL A HALLOWEEN PARTY WHERE ROTURE IS 3RD AND SOMETHING
Neighborhood: DOWN TOWN INDUSTRIAL
Owner: WAYDE JOHNSON
OwnerEmail: waydelove@gmail.com
Description: VERY COLORFUL HAND PAINTED BIKE WITH A TAIL WITH A SCULL ON THE END LATE 60S EARLY 70S SCHWINN HOLLY WOOD MED SIZE STEP THREW.WITH A FRONT BASKET!
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gordon Price on the rise of ‘motordom’ and its urban impacts

Gordon Price addresses the crowd
during his presentation yesterday.
(Photos: Adams Carroll/BikePortland)

About 60 people gathered in the Portland Building last night to hear professor and former Vancouver B.C. city councilor Gordon Price share his insights on transportation, land use, and urban planning. Price’s presentation, which was part of the traffic and transportation course at Portland State University, detailed the problems of auto-centric planning in North America and offered some practical solutions from Vancouver.

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Blue Specialized Allez 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez
Color:Blue
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-11-19
Stolen From: Denver and Lombard
Neighborhood: North Portland
Owner: Billy Wilson
OwnerEmail: billyisabarista@gmail.com
Reward: good karma and $500
Description: More details (ss#) to come. Blue Specialized Allez with white detail. After-market Bontrager Race Lite Pro Wheel Set. Shorter Stem than stock. Should have a mph computer bracket still attached. Two water bottle cages attached when stolen. Slight road rash on the right side of handle bars/shifters and clipless pedals.
Police record with: 09104014
Police reference#: 09104014
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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