BikePortland

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.”

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

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.

Mayor Adams has a laugh with Ian Stude.
-Slideshow below/Gallery–
(Photo © J. Maus)

Adams Carroll: BikeCraft V has come and gone. More than 50 talented crafters and artisans rolled their wares into Sandbox Studio. They shared handmade jewelry, prints, bike accessories, apparel, and much much more. A huge turnout kept the vendors busy and the large, light-filled warehouse bustled with action all day long.

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.

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.

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

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

Introducing the Zine Trike, and other printed goods at tomorrow’s BikeCraft

The Zine Trike, ready to roll. (Photo © Elly Blue)

Among many exciting new crafts and crafters debuting at BikeCraft tomorrow is a new offering from a familiar company.

The Zine Trike is the newest addition to the fleet of local bookseller and publisher Microcosm Publishing.

All you want for Christmas is a new gig? This week we feature a copywriting position at Velotech and the Regional Managing Editor spot at Momentum Magazine.
Check out the BikePortland Job Listings for details on these and other positions.

Copywriter — Velotech, Inc.
Regional Managing Editor – Portland — Momentum Magazine

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.

Lake McTighe from Metro’s active
transportation initiative contributed
her perspective.
(Photos @ Adams Carroll)

Last night about 40-50 Portlanders (and at least one Vancouverite!) packed into a room at the back of Floyd’s Coffee Shop in Old Town for a mini town hall discussion on the state of bike activism in Portland.

We had pitched it as an informal Social Hour, and I wasn’t sure what form the event would take. As people trickled in and I took stock of the vibe in the room, I decided to turn it into a moderated (by me) discussion of the issues surrounding how Portland can most quickly make a major leap in bike-friendliness.

Portland Mayor Sam Adams

Checking in on the 8th annual Filmed by Bike

The Monday Roundup

BikeCraft V: Full wrap-up and photos — What a show!

Blumenauer to introduce ‘Active Transportation Fund of 2009’

Opposition fills CRC meeting: Project decision delayed

Bronze REI Novara K2 Mach 2.0 2007

red/black TIME VXRS 2007

Introducing the Zine Trike, and other printed goods at tomorrow’s BikeCraft

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BTA ramps up its statewide efforts with new grant, advocate

Time to unite the city behind biking (and other ideas shared at our Social)

Adams, Bragdon call for ‘fundamental changes’ in CRC project

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