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Someone drove onto the sidewalk on PSU campus and seriously injured three women – UPDATED

The red x’s mark where victims were lying as they received medical attention.

Just as we feared back in November after a similar tragedy took place in lower Manhattan; the horror of vehicular violence has come to Portland.

About an hour ago someone appears to have intentionally steered their SUV up a curb on SW 6th Avenue just before Montgomery and hit at least three women. Portland Police say two of them are being treated at OHSU with life-threatening injuries and the other one has serious injuries that are not expected to be life-threatening. A fourth person is believed to have been injured but left the scene and so far PPB have not been able to contact them.

From media coverage we know that one of the victims was found right at the top of the ramp of the Portland State University Urban Plaza outside Cafe Yumm! and the Rec Center. Another victim was lying south of that near the transit stop outside the cafe.

The driver fled the scene and police are on the hunt (they typically don’t update media with cases like this because they don’t want to tip off the suspect who might be watching the news).

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Job: Shipping Specialist – Velotech

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Job Title

Shipping Specialist

Company / Organization

Velotech

Job Description

Cart Logic, Inc. is looking for a detail oriented shipping specialist to join our fast paced and fast growing operation. This person will be expected to pick, pack, and ship customer orders and receive incoming shipments in a timely manner.

Additionally there will be many random tasks that will assist in warehouse operation.

* Must be able to lift 50lbs
* Must be comfortable with ladders
* Enthusiasm for cycling
* Full-time
* Great benefits and vacation package

Cart Logic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on link below

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/job/apply&clientkey=4C6D7027145254251F7D24DAA9BDF3F7&job=19734&jpt=

Weekend Event Guide: Biketown-themed rides, displacement tour, Kidical Mass and more

One more day until the weekend magic starts.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)

With Pedalpalooza kicking off next week it feels like this weekend is just the calm before the storm. Even so, we have a bunch of great ride ideas for you.

The Weekend Event Guide is sponsored by Abus Bike Locks. Thanks Abus!

Here are the BP picks for the weekend…

Friday,

Biketown Rack-a-thon Alley Cat – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fun rides that use Biketown bikes are a hot thing right now. Stoking the trend is our friend Hobotech with a new spin on the genre. The rules: Get as many Biketown credits as you can by returning stray bikes back to their docks in the allotted timeframe. More info here.

Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie Presents: The Evelyn Hamilton Story – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Western Bikeworks (Northwest)
It’s bicycle storytime with legendary teller of tales Joe Kurmaskie. He’ll introduce you to famed but forgotten bike racer Evelyn Hamilton. Expect a trove of archived newsreels and photos with Joe’s trademark quips and comments thrown in. More info here.

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Job: Mechanic/Sales Person – Revolver Bikes

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Job Title

Mechanic/Sales Person

Company / Organization

Revolver Bikes

Job Description

Looking for a awesome person to join our team. Shop experience preferred. 30 plus hours available to start. Pay based on experience.

How to Apply

Please stop by with a resume or email one to eric@revolverbikes.com.

Mayor Wheeler moves permanent Better Naito talks forward

It’s time to talk about the future of Better Naito.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)

“The Mayor wants one of these options to move forward [and] is interested in Option B.” — Michael Cox, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications for Mayor Ted Wheeler

Now in its fourth year as a seasonal street oasis for vulnerable road users, the talks about making Better Naito permanent are heating up.

This past winter, the Portland Bureau of Transportation commissioned a private consulting firm to develop a report (below) with conceptual designs for a capital project that would replace the temporary plastic delineator wands and paint striping that exist today on Naito Parkway’s northbound lanes from SW Main to NW Couch with a permanent, 20-foot wide path for bicycling, walking, and other uses.

This is the first time the report has been made public. We received a copy of it from Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications Michael Cox after hearing about from various sources. Here’s the report:

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A sneak peek at Portland’s new protected bike lane design guide

PBOT’s Roger Geller unveiled the new design guide last Thursday.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)

Portland has been talking about physically protected bike lanes for years. The problem is, we’ve mostly just been talking — and not building. And when we have built them, the designs have been inconsistent.

One of the (many) reasons for the slow implementation of protected bike lanes is that engineers, planners, and project managers at the Portland Bureau of Transportation haven’t been reading from the same book. In fact, they haven’t even had a book. Until now.

Last week PBOT’s bicycle program manager Roger Geller shared a sneak peek at a new manual that will soon be adopted as the official Portland Protected Bicycle Lane Design Guide.

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Looking for a summer bike camp? Check out these seven local options

Get those kids out of your hands and into the city – on bikes!
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)

Summer in Portland means it’s time to make sure the young people in our lives get as much exposure to bicycling as possible.

It’s also a time when school is out and working adults need a place to plop the little ones while they work. That’s where bike camps come in! Since this is Portland, we have a bunch of great options.

Here are the details on seven local bike camps we’ve heard about…

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Job: Customer Sales Representative – Chris King Precision Components

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Job Title

Customer Sales Representative

Company / Organization

Chris King Precision Components

Job Description

Chris King Precision Components™, manufacturer of bicycle components, is seeking qualified applicants for a Customer Service Representative position.

This position provides customer service to dealers within a predetermined region and/or dealer type through regular inbound and outbound telephone and email communication. Reaches out to all dealers as assigned in an effort to nurture relations and, thereby, increase sales. Processes orders through data entry and inventory tracking procedures.

Must have a proven track record of 2+ years of delivering superior customer experience, through utilization of technical product knowledge and inventory systems.  Must be well versed in discussing product installation, routine maintenance and some technical problem solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Bicycle industry experience is not necessary but personal excitement, experience and passion about bicycles is.
The successful applicant will be team-oriented, eager to learn, enthusiastic & have a strong commitment to community, the environment & excellence in general. 

How to Apply

Please furnish letter of interest & resume by e-mail to jobs@chrisking.com. CKPC is a drug free environment & EOE. Visit our website at www.chrisking.com.

Job: Catering Company All-Rounder – Spin Events & Catering

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Job Title

Catering Company All-Rounder

Company / Organization

Spin Events & Catering

Job Description

Your balance of leadership, event experience, administration and sales skills will make you a valued addition to our high-achieving team.

We are a small, privately owned catering and event company with an interesting mix of events held throughout the year.

Spin Events caters many of the best athletic events in the region.

Best Characteristics Include

Maturity and catering experience
Honesty and integrity
Strong desire to provide exceptional service
Ability to conquer seemingly impossible challenges with ease and grace
Motivated by personal and professional growth
Versed in cocktails, wine and NW cuisine

More details concerning specific responsibilities will be presented at your interview.

Salary range of 40k+, benefits plus bonus, full time position.

How to Apply

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter to steve@spinevents.com.

Two injury right-hook collisions in two weeks at NW Broadway and Hoyt

Nine days apart: Same intersection, same trucking company, same type of collision, same result, same problem we’ve known about for over a decade.
(Photos via @SmplicityCycles via Twitter)

It’s disheartening to start writing a post about the need for changes at a dangerous intersection only to recall that I already wrote the story. Nearly five years ago.

“Another right-hook at Broadway and Hoyt: What can we do about this intersection?,” screamed the headline in our October 2013 post.

And here we are today with the same concerns, the same problems and the same intersection.

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Sunday Parkways is perfect for families: Here’s how to get the most out of it

Just a few of the 25,900 people who attended Sunday’s event.
(Photos: Greg Raisman)

Sunday Parkways is one of the best Portland events for kids who like biking. It’s also great for kids who like playgrounds, bounce houses, food of any sort, dancing, art, music, etc. This week I’ll share a bit about Sunday’s first event of the season. And because there are four more to come, I’ll also share some tricks I’ve learned to get the most out of them.

Our Family Biking column is sponsored by Clever Cycles.

➤ Read past entries here.

Last weekend’s Southeast Portland Sunday Parkways was especially great for us as it was the first time my kids rode their own bikes at this event.

We attended last year’s “Sellwaukie” (Sellwood/Milwaukie) Sunday Parkways, but I carried both kids on my longtail cargo bike. And our very first Sunday Parkways was Southeast Portland Sunday Parkways 2016 with a bakfiets from the Clever Cycles rental fleet.

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