The Monday Roundup: Privileges, disadvantages, justice, trees, and more

Here are the best stories we came across in the past seven days…

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City Council candidate interviews: Still undecided? Don’t miss interviews with the five candidates vying to replace City Commissioner Dan Saltzman by OPB Radio reporter Amelia Templeton.

Must-read interview: Danish architect and city planning consultant Jan Gehl is revered among urbanists and transportation reformers. City Lab nabbed a great interview with him where he touches on the corporate-fueled technology dream (he’s unimpressed) and how we should count people like traffic engineers count cars.

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Job: Mechanic and Sales – The eBike Store

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Job Title

Mechanic & Sales

Company / Organization

The eBike Store

Job Description

Hello!

Our team is looking for a competent mechanic that like people and enjoys sharing their knowledge.

eBike knowledge is not required – we will train you. Tons of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What you should bring to the table:
* Ability to efficiently assemble & tune bikes
* Wheel truing experience
* Ability to & enjoyment of learning
* Can lift up to 50 lbs
* Can Stand for long periods of time
* Love of cycling – it is part of the job!

Payment: We want your best work and are willing to pay for it. Our goal is to pay you well We can also offer medical benefits. We have a 30 day trial period, after which, if we like working together, you can expect a pay bump and become eligible for benefits.

Amount of work: We are open to the amount of work you are looking for. Optimally, we would like you to be close to full time. Could be seasonal or could turn into a full time gig. Must be able to work weekends. Might also be interested in a 2nd person who could only work weekends.

How to Apply

Contact us at info@ebikestore.com or call 503.360.1432.

Note: we are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Job: After-hours mechanic – Joe Bike

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Job Title

After-hours mechanic

Company / Organization

Joe Bike

Job Description

We’re building a night crew of experienced mechanics to work from 5 or 6 pm to around midnight at least a few nights a week. Are you an experienced mechanic who wants to crank out repairs and custom builds with no distractions? Then this may be the job for you. It’s seasonal (now through October, most likely), though there’s a decent chance of continuing work because we’ll be expanding our service area this winter. You must be able to get the work done with minimal supervision.

This could be full- or part-time. The schedule is flexible. The pay is competitive. We are looking to hire more than one person to build up this crew.

How to Apply

Stop by with your resume, or email your resume and why we should hire you, or both.

Job: Store Manager – TriSports

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Job Title

Store Manager

Company / Organization

TriSports

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW: The TriSports store manager has full P&L responsibility for a single multi-million dollar retail location. The position requires an experienced, multitalented individual capable of managing a staff of 10+ employees. The ideal candidate will have built and maintained a culture of customer service excellence and achievement of financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Responsible for the financial performance of the retail location.
• Recruits, hires and trains the retail staff for TriSports store operations.
• Manages in-store merchandising, inventory, special order purchasing and reporting through the store POS system.
• Works with local media as key contact for store marketing events.
• Works with appropriate departments to develop store budget, SMART goals and marketing plan.
• Trains staff on product selection, 3point5 and S-Tech on-line training, POS system.
• Establishes employee scheduling, ensures adequate staffing for expected sales volume.
• Handles all anomalies that arise from the store operations.
• Continually coach staff with one-on-one conversations or by holding weekly staff meetings, etc.
• Partner with Human Resources to conduct performance reviews and implement formal discipline.
• Supervises Assistant Manager(s) and Service Manager and ensures their compliance with assigned job duties.
• Manages payroll timecard implementation and banking duties.
• Creates safety communications.
• Primary point of contact for security companies and outside contractors.
• Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Exceeds customer expectations.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• No specific formal education is required although a bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
• 3+ years of prior experience as a retail store manager or assistant manager
• 3+ years of bicycle industry experience
• Must be computer literate, capable of professional written and oral communication

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on link below:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/job/apply&clientkey=4C6D7027145254251F7D24DAA9BDF3F7&job=20389&jpt=84e8e7277ccf3353bed1a79a458a527f

Job: Mechanic – Clever Cycles

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Job Title

Mechanic

Company / Organization

Clever Cycles

Job Description

Clever Cycles is seeking a skilled and thoughtful individual to fill a position in our service department. Hopefully you’ve already heard of us. If not, stop into the shop or poke around our website. Do you like what you see? Want more folks riding bikes everyday to do things that people do? Are you ok with kickstands? Are you intrigued by bikes that fold or have the ability to carry more than a rider? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then we’d like to talk.

We are seeking a mechanically-inclined individual to assemble bikes, perform repairs, answer phones and emails. Additionally, you will do glamorous things like sweeping, and taking out the trash. Ideally we are looking for someone to work 4-5 days a week, but are open to accepting applications from everyone. You will be rewarded with the smiles of happy people of all ages, the occasional drink after work or cookie during, easy working hours (weekend availability is a plus), competitive wage, sick pay and health insurance.

What you should have:
A strong work ethic
Thirst for knowledge
A drive to ask questions first
The ability to own up to mistakes, and learn from them
Love for people, bicycles and children
Love for order, detail and communication
Willingness to mechanic on electric and non-traditional bikes and trikes
Experience in a bike shop is a plus, but if you are a hard-working individual that can prove mechanical aptitude, then please apply. We’re also open to folks with retail experience looking to transition into the service department.

How to Apply

What we want from you (in person or via email):
A resume
A cover letter (tell us why we want you!)
Your availability and desired schedule

The Street Trust declares victory as ODOT and PBOT compromise on 26th Avenue bike lanes

The bike lanes will become “shoulders” and the bike boxes will be removed.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)

The 26th Avenue bike lane removal saga appears to have reached a conclusion. At least for the time being.

The Street Trust just announced that their shuttle diplomacy between the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Portland Bureau of Transportation has yielded a compromise that will allow a striped space for biking (not a bike lane, technically) to remain. Also as part of the agreement, ODOT is forcing PBOT to remove the bike boxes that currently exist on 26th on both sides of Powell Blvd.

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ODOT’s McKenzie Pass is now carfree, but you ride at your own risk

Looks epic to me.
(Photo: ODOT)

This week is usually about the time we get to share the news that the McKenzie Highway (OR 242) is open only for biking, walking, and rolling. It’s a carfree wonderland on one of Oregon’s most scenic byways that usually happens in the period after crews have done their first pass of plowing, and before the road can open to cars and trucks.

But this year is different. And if you’re planning to head out there to knock this classic ride of your bucket list (it is an official Oregon Scenic Bikeway after all), be advised: The Oregon Department of Transportation announced today that the management of McKenzie Pass will have some key changes this year.

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TV Series On Bicycling Bellingham, Washington

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I know this is not directly Portland related, but being a former Portlander who rode my bicycle from Portland, Oregon to Bellingham, Washington for my retirement, I figure some of you may be interested in my latest project which is to create a television mini-series on bicycling around Bellingham and giving a historical narrative of each of the major features of our area. This would be helpful for those of you who are considering visiting or moving to the extreme Pacific Northwest.

The link to my recently completed first episode is: https://youtu.be/kUHzFymCm9g

I will also be putting these on Bellingham’s Community Access Television which airs from 6 PM to Midnight every Sunday.

Portland cycling rates high in comprehensive new ratings of 480 U.S. cities

The top cities overall.

The world of bike wonks is abuzz this morning as national nonprofit advocacy group People for Bikes has released their much-anticipated city ratings. And Portland fared quite well with a score of 3.3 out of 5 that puts us first among big cities and fourth overall. A total of 480 cities were part of the analysis.

More awards for Portland’s bike-ability.
(Photo: Roger Geller)

Among big cities, the ratings put Tucson, Arizona; Madison, Wisconsin; Washington D.C.; and San Diego, California in the top five along with Portland.

In addition to our good showing in the ratings, Portland was given a special award for having the highest “ridership score” of any city — a 3.9. According to People for Bikes, Portland earned a perfect score of 100 in this ridership metric, in large part because it takes distance into account. “Contrary to some local narratives,” they shared on Twitter this morning. “Portland is truly extraordinary in the amount of bike commuting that happens far from its core.”

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Weekend Event Guide: Filmed by Bike!, Coast Gravel Epic, Cinco de Mayo grilling, and more

NW Naito Parkway. (Photo: Jonathan Maus)
The Weekend Event Guide is sponsored by Abus Bike Locks. Thanks Abus!

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. And you never know how long this weather is going to last. Best to grab it by the horns and ride it as long as you can.

Here’s our weekly selection of the best ways to take advantage of the sun on two wheels…

Friday, May 4th

Filmed by Bike Opening Night Street Party – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Hollywood Theater
It’s the big street party bash to welcome the 16th annual Filmed by Bike festival. Held right outside the Hollywood Theater, this party is hosted by Base Camp Brewing and will include DJs from XRAY.FM, a performance by The Sprockettes, great food, and much more. More info here.

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