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Google street view camera trike sighted in Portland this week

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The Google Trike snaps images
for their StreetView feature.
(Photo: Google)

It looks like Google Streetview will soon be coming to a bike path near you.

We first reported back in June on the buzz about Google’s new mapping tricycles — intended to capture streetview footage of roads where cars can’t go.

Since then, we’ve been wondering when the trikes will start showing up on Portland streets. Last week, we heard the first rumor, via Twitter, of a street view trike appearance on the Springwater Corridor near SE 112th.

Yesterday, reader Marc Schuette got in touch about another sighting, and included a video clip of the trike in action. Check it out after the jump.

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The Monday Roundup

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Placing the blame; Russell Crowe; Green Impact Zone; lawfully running reds; Google’s next big thing; carfree campus; competing one-way streets

Here’s the last week in news, rounded up after the long weekend.

– The electric car money is landing; Swiss battery company ReVolt is planning to open its North American headquarters in Portland. Here’s an in-depth look at the electric car stimulus program from Seattle, which is also a test city. And Time Magazine discusses the future of “zero emissions” cars.

– If you kill someone with your car while texting in Utah, you can now get up to 15 years in prison. In Wales, a gory video warns teens of the dangers of intextication.

– Depending on your perspective, one of the most and least attractive aspects of urban light rail is the way it boosts property values. A case study outlines some of the discussions and dilemmas around affordable housing as Atlanta, Georgia plans for a new train system.

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Dark Blue Peugoet Iseran 70s model

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Year: 70s model
Brand: Peugoet
Model: Iseran
Color:Dark Blue
Size:58 CM
Serial: ?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-09-5
Stolen From: Inside my house at night, on Delaware, close to killingsworth
Owner: Talor Lee-Stiles
OwnerEmail: talorls@yahoo.com
Reward: My thanks and gratitude, sorry I am currently unemployeed and can’t offer much else
Description: single speed, red chain, no grip tape, fron brake, old wheels, brake lever is on lef side of handle bars
Police record with: 09-79824
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Green Schwinn Super Sport 1969

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Year: 1969
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Super Sport
Color:Green
Size:58cm
Serial: A9202
Photo: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/satanjones/?action=view&current=supersport.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-6
Stolen From: I was jumped and it was taken from me on the corner of NW 6th and Everett.
Neighborhood: Downtown (Old town area)
Owner: Steven Mills
OwnerEmail: fooodeater@yahoo.com
Reward: $200
Description: 1969 Schwinn Super Sport, Campus Green, Huret dropouts, all white tires, Weinmann rims, Weinmann gum hoods, white bar tape, white cables, Brooks B-15 Saddle, Sprint toeclips
Police record with: Officer M. Delenikos
Police reference#: 09-79835
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

orange & brown Circle A custom mtb 29er 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Circle A
Model: custom mtb 29er
Color:orange & brown
Serial: 91
Photo: http://www.circleacycles.com/chris/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/dscn4097.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-09-6
Stolen From: In front of Half & Half, 923 SW Oak & SW 10th
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Bridge Cox
OwnerEmail: brerbridge@gmail.com
Reward: of course!
Description: Custom Circle A 29er mountain bike (circl a is a custom builder from Providence, RI). Custom Orange and Brown paint job with brown oak leaves all over. “B. Cox, son of kentucky” on righ chainstay, “handmade in providence” on left. Brown Chris king headset, brown chris king rear hub laced to stan’s arch rims and a maxxis tire – front wheel was not stolen, in car. Sram drivetrain, avid juicy 5 brakes (hydraulic). Thompson post, old terry saddle. Random carbon cockpit. Ergo grips.
Police record with: Stacy Dunn
Police reference#: 09-079902
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red GT ZASKAR LE

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Brand: GT
Model: ZASKAR LE
Color:Red
Size:Mens
Stolen in POR, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-09-6
Stolen From: KILLINGSWORTH & 35TH AVE
Owner: kyle mayfield
OwnerEmail: bkmayfield@gmail.com
Reward: 1 Blackberry Pie
Description: Suspension in the Front. Anodized Aluminum frame? New hand grips. New seat. Worn GT ZASKAR LE stickers on frame.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

titanium Titus HCR 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Titus
Model: HCR
Color:titanium
Size:15″
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangrandjean/3894118329/
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-09-6
Stolen From: Stolen from my car at the trailhead of Saltzman from Hwy 30.
Owner: Susan Grandjean
OwnerEmail: hikeabike@yahoo.com
Reward: cookies, meet my dog – Uma
Description: Titus Titanium, hard tail, 26″ wheels, Reba front fork, xt crankset, sram xo grip shift. thomson elit seatpost, specialized stem, blue chris king headset, bell, easton riser bars, xtr pedals.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 09079942
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

purple Specialized Dolce 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Specialized
Model: Dolce
Color:purple
Size:44cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-09-6
Stolen From: My bike was stolen at the church of 7th and stanton near irving park. I just had my bike sent from Pennsylvania so I don’t have proof of purchase, but I think I might have the receipt somewhere in PA and can get it sent if that’s imperative.
Neighborhood: northeast near irving park
Owner: Ciara Bottomly
OwnerEmail: worldsincollision@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Red clipless LOOK petals, right handlebar bent inwards, silver griptape unraveling
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

red/black/silver fuji ace 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: fuji
Model: ace
Color:red/black/silver
Size:52 cm
Serial: IF3C00530
Photo: http://yfrog.com/14fujiace2003sidej
Stolen in portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-09-3
Stolen From: locked up outside of the Goodwill on 52nd and Martins.
Neighborhood: woodstock
Owner: colleen lester
OwnerEmail: colleen.lester@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: black fork, silver body, black/red seat; light blue bar tape, some scratches, small rips in seat.
Police record with: 09-78877
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black 17″ eZee Forza Electric Assist 09

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Year: 09
Brand: eZee
Model: Forza Electric Assist
Color:Black 17″
Serial: WPRO5464A
Photo: http://ezeebike.us/Forza_SpecSheet_8.5×11.LoRes.pdf
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-09-4
Stolen From: Stolen on test ride from The eBike Store
Neighborhood: Boise
Owner: Wake Gregg
OwnerEmail: Info@ebikestore.com
Description: Black Mountain bike with fenders, rear rack, bell.
Police reference#: 09-079373
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Holiday Weekend Open Thread

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Bike camping at Champoeg St. Park-79

Hope you find some open
road this weekend.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Well, it’s been another wild and crazy week here on BikePortland. Thanks everyone for your comments and contributions. We’re signing off (unless there’s any important, breaking news) until Tuesday.

If you need some ideas for things to do over the long holiday weekend, check out our weekend event guide here.

Use the comments section to share your adventures, promote your events, etc… and we’ll see you back here on Tuesday.

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