4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

Checking in on ‘T2020,’ Metro’s transportation funding measure

Metro’s map of highest scoring investment corridors.

We’re now three months since the official launch of Metro’s effort to raise funds for transportation infrastructure via a bond measure that could go to voters in 2020.

This is likely to be the most consequential transportation funding decision in our region’s history. With activism heating up and outlines of the measure being drawn, it’s time to put T2020 on your radar.

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Job: Warehouse Worker – Castelli USA

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Job Title

Warehouse Worker

Company / Organization

Castelli USA

Job Description

Castelli USA is seeking a full-time Warehouse Worker for our warehouse in NE Portland. The position performs various warehouse functions (picking, packing, shipping, receiving, etc.). Applicants should be highly motivated with an attention to detail and a team player.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Picking orders correctly, quickly and efficiently
• Packing and shipping orders using UPS Small Package plus some freight
• Receiving inbound products and putting away on shelves
• Keeping warehouse neat and clean
• Helping with physical inventory counts
• Process returns from customers
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must have a positive attitude and be highly motivated
• Must be punctual and maintain a good attendance record
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years Warehouse experience
• Basic PC skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, UPS Worldship
Our offices are in the Hollywood/Laurelhurst district of NE Portland and close to MAX and bike routes. We offer competitive salary, health care, 401k, profit sharing, PTO, and a generous product allowance.

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to Mike Sheppard, Director of Operations at msheppard@castelli-us.com

Washington County Sheriffs seek reckless driver who hit and injured bicycle rider

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S9Mv33XcPw
(Video of suspect taken by a witness and released by Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office)

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding reckless driver who hit an innocent person, gave them the finger, then fled the scene. The victim was on a bicycle and had stopped on the side of the road to check his map.

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Job: Legal Assistant – Forum Law Group LLC

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Job Title

Legal Assistant

Company / Organization

Forum Law Group LLC

Job Description

Forum Law Group LLC is hiring a legal assistant to support attorneys Scott Kocher and Sarah Feldman. The firm represents people injured in bicycle, pedestrian, and other injury and death cases, as well as children in abuse cases. It is a full time position with benefits in downtown Portland. Excellent writing and communication skills are required. Compensation is competitive, based on ability and experience. We are committed to equity and inclusion in hiring.

How to Apply

Please send a letter describing your interest and resume to Scott Kocher by e-mail to scott@forumlawgroup.com.

The Monday Roundup: Trump’s tariffs, SMILE lanes, language matters, and more

Here are the most notable items we came across in the past seven days…

But first, a word from our sponsor: **This week’s roundup is sponsored by our friends at Treo Bike Tours in eastern Oregon, who encourage you to book your all-inclusive, dream cycling vacation today.**

Thanks, Trump: The trade war with China has begun and that means a 25% increase on imports from China that will include many bicycles and bike parts, a price increase that could “devastate” the industry.

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Job: Full Time Mechanic – The eBike Store, Inc

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Job Title

Full Time Mechanic

Company / Organization

The eBike Store, Inc

Job Description

Seeking experienced bike mechanic! Bike assembly, tune ups & flats. Don’t need electric bike experience- we will teach you that stuff. We just need you to be efficient, easy to work with and someone who likes interacting with customers.

There is some phone work / sales work at our very peak times, but for the most part, we want you knocking out work orders. Your work station will be away from the sales floor.

Ideally, we are looking for someone for long term. Pay is DOE, but our range starts at $17/hour and will go up once we see how awesome you are. Position is close to full time. Medical Benefits available. Weekend work is required.

Need to be physically able to perform mechanic work. Able to use a computer. Fun to be around.

How to Apply

Stop by the shop and hand off a resume or list of related job experience.

The eBike Store
809 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217