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copper brown Schwinn not sure 1975

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Year: 1975
Brand: Schwinn
Model: not sure
Color:copper brown
Size:unsure
Serial: not sure
Photo: none
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2009-10-16
Stolen From: SW 5th & Madison in front of Portland Bldg
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Devra Staneart
OwnerEmail: bearprecioso@yahoo.com
Reward: maybe
Description: early to mid 70s Girls 10-speed Schwinn, copper brown, front & back black fenders, cats eye front light, similar back light, large basket (fits grocery bag size) attached to bike rack on back, black fenders front/back, brand new front wheel,
Police record with: Officer Ryan Engweiler
Police reference#: 09093237
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Follow-up: Bike parking code increase still under consideration

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“I’d like to think through a little further of what the impact would be.”
— John Carroll, real estate developer with Carroll Investments

On Wednesday, I published an article that incorrectly stated that the Portland Planning Commission had voted to approve a zoning code change that would make a major increase to the minimum number of bike parking spaces required in multi-family dwellings (condominiums and apartments).

In fact, the Commission did not pass the bike parking code change (which is a part of a larger package of code changes) and instead has decided to take up the issue again on October 27th.

The City of Portland is proposing an increase to the minimum requirement of bike spaces from the current 1 space per 4 units to 1.5 spaces for each unit. Several people, including Michelle Poyourow of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and Portland developer John Carroll, testified in support of the increase at Wednesday’s hearing.

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large Motobecane grand Touring 80s

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Year: 80s
Brand: Motobecane
Model: grand Touring
Color:large
Size:beige/gold
Photo: http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5365/bikev.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-10-15
Stolen From: Burnside and 20th NE Portland
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Quinn Jarvis-Holland
OwnerEmail: sholl2000@aol.com
Reward: $20
Description: Sorry have better info now, looks like bike in the photo. had new seat fitted a few weeks ago and tape on handlebars is very worn, left side was peeling off. These are my wheels to get to school every day.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

gold/beige Motobecane grand touring 1970s?

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Year: 1970s?
Brand: Motobecane
Model: grand touring
Color:gold/beige
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-10-14
Stolen From: Burnside and 20th
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Quinn Jarvis-Holland
OwnerEmail: sholl2000@aol.com
Reward: $20
Description: it is a classic I use it to ride to school. Has a new seat worn tape on handlebars left side tape was hanging off.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Passage of agreement marks new era for police, bike relations

Police Chief Rose Sizer talks with traffic safety activists Susie Kubota and Erin Greeson after the City Council meeting yesterday.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Today, the Portland City Council unanimously approved the Transportation Community Policing Agreement.

At yesterday’s Council meeting, the four City Commissioners (Mayor Adams is away) heard testimony from traffic safety advocates and representatives from the Police Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). There was also a screening of the bicycle traffic enforcement training video released last week.

Before the meeting, I sat down with Susie Kubota outside Council Chambers. Kubota is the aunt of Tracey Sparling, 19-year former art student who died on October 11, 2007 after being right-hooked by a garbage truck in downtown Portland. Sparling’s death, and the death of Brett Jarolimek 11 days later and a serious injury collision at the same location just two weeks after that, were the catalysts for this agreement.

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Dark Green Pereira Custom 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Pereira
Model: Custom
Color:Dark Green
Size:Huge
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pereiracycles/2078882996/sizes/m/in/set-72157603348844241/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2009-10-16
Stolen From: NE 74th and Everett, Portland Oregon
Neighborhood: Montavilla / Mt. Tabor
Owner: Harrison Green-Fishback
OwnerEmail: greenfishback@gmail.com
Description: Custom Pereira commuter / off road touring bike. Built for a 6’8″ rider. Bike is as pictured with the exception of new on one mary bars as opposed to the flat bar and bar ends
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

MED 17″ Iron Horse 6 Point 8 07

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Year: 07
Brand: Iron Horse
Model: 6 Point 8
Color:MED 17″
Serial: F710A7007 7H-63
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Iron+Horse&Model=6Point8&Type=bike
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-10-15
Stolen From: Inside my truck which was parked on Garfield off of Rosa Parks Way
Neighborhood: NE Rosa Parks / Garfield
Owner: Darrin Seeds
OwnerEmail: seeds_id@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: All white frame, saddle and components, set up with a single 36t chainring and white LG-1 chainguide. XTR drive train, and a gravity dropper seatpost. Avid Elixr R disc brakes. White DT SWISS EX1750 wheelset with Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires.
Police record with: 09092843
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Manifest event promises bike racing anecdotes and world’s first bib shorts

Cover of Parkin’s memoir.

Former professional road racer Joe Parkin, who spent a decade competing in Europe back in the 1980s, will headline an event tomorrow night as part of the ongoing Oregon Manifest.

Parkin was one of the first U.S. racers to compete in Belgium and he’s written about his experiences in a memoir titled, A Dog in a Hat: An American Bike Racer’s Story of Mud, Drugs, Blood, Betrayal, and Beauty in Belgium.

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Sellwood Bridge update: BTA supports new vehicle registration fee

Sellwood Bridge Tour with Richard M.-8

New vehicle fees would raise over
one-third the total cost to
replace the Sellwood Bridge.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Funding to replace the Selwood Bridge is coming together. As per HB 2001 — the transportation funding package that passed the Oregon legislature this past session — Multnomah County is considering a new, $19 motorized vehicle registration fee that will raise $127 million to help pay for the bridge.

“The BTA absolutely supports raising money for new bicycle infrastructure in such ways that bicyclists can also contribute.”
— Scott Bricker, executive director of the BTA

According to a fact sheet issued by Multnomah County (PDF here), the fee would be in place for 20 years, it would apply to 577,240 motorized vehicles registered in the county (trucks weighing 26,000 lbs. are exempt), and County residents would start paying the fee in Fall of 2010.

At a public hearing held last week, Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Executive Director Scott Bricker testified in support of the vehicle fee.

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Army Green Specialized Hardrock 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Specialized
Model: Hardrock
Color:Army Green
Size:Medium, 26″
Serial: P6EF23290
Stolen in Hillsboro, OR 97123
Stolen:2009-10-14
Stolen From: My bike was stolen between 8:10 – 10 PM PST from the driveway of 7437 SE Augusta Lane, Hillsboro OR 97123. This house is very close to Cornelius Pass, and is located in Lexington Village. The bike was leaned up against the right side of the closed garage door of this house, not locked up. The nearest intersection is Augusta Lane and 74th Avenue.
Neighborhood: Lexington Village
Owner: Stephen Andrada
OwnerEmail: andradas@gmail.com
Description: The bike is a 2008 Specialized Hardrock, distressed army green in color. It is very muddy, comes stock with no upgrades, except for a bottle holder. It also had front and back BELL lights.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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