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Rider in Gladstone fatality graduated from Reed College last week

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Mark Angeles
(Photo: Reed College)

The man killed while bicycling on Southeast Gladstone yesterday was 22-year-old Mark Angeles. He had just graduated from Reed College last week.

Reed’s Vice President and Dean of Students Mike Brody emailed students and staff about the tragedy this morning. Here’s an excerpt from the email (which was also published on the school’s blog):

Dear Reed,

It is with great sorrow that I report the tragic loss of a 2015 Reed alumnus, Mark Angeles. While riding his bike near SE Gladstone and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Mark suffered fatal injuries in an accident involving a tow truck on Wednesday, May 27. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mark graduated with a major in chemistry just last week. As a result of his many accomplishments, he was recognized as one of Reed’s “12 for 15.” He was well-known and well-loved throughout campus.

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Traffic advisory: Repaving of SE Ladd Avenue will close lanes in June

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Riders on SE Ladd Avenue
south of Hawthorne.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

One of Portland’s busiest bicycling streets is set for a repaving project next week. The City of Portland says they’ll start work on SE Ladd Avenue between Hawthorne and Division on Monday June 1st and the project will last through Tuesday the 9th.

Be advised of lane closures and detours from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm each week day. The Bureau of Transportation plans to pave 1.78 lane miles off Ladd Avenue — including a complete repaving of Ladd Circle.

Here’s more about the detours and closures from PBOT:

During work hours, SE Ladd Avenue will be open only in one direction, to inbound travel. People traveling towards downtown by bus, motor vehicle and bicycle will be able to share the road during those hours.

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The Oregon Outback was the hardest — and best — ride I’ve ever done

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Somewhere south of Prineville.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)

This coverage of the Oregon Outback is sponsored by 21st Avenue Bicycles and Mountain Shop. If you are bikepacking-curious or need to get equipped for an upcoming adventure, stop into these great Portland stores for expert advice and reliable gear.

In the past 38 years or so (since I learned to ride a bike when I was two), I have done a lot of memorable things on bicycles.

But none compare to what I just returned home from: a 365-mile unsupported odyssey through some of the most remote parts of Oregon on a ride known in bikepacking circles simply as “the Outback,” followed by a 140 ride back home to Portland.

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Portland parents launch national Vision Zero PAC to push ‘traffic violence apologists’ out of office

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Chris Anderson and Amy Subach, with their two children.
(Photo: Megan Gray via Subach)

A Northeast Portland couple launched a political action committee this week that aims to push politicians out of office if they support the status quo on American streets.

Chris Anderson and Amy Subach say they were inspired by a local electoral win last year and empowered by, among other things, participating in this month’s die-in demonstration outside the Oregon Department of Transportation.

“I think that there absolutely needs to be the kind of advocacy organization for Vision Zero that’s not-modally-specific and nonconfrontational,” said Anderson. “Sort of like the BTA, but for drivers too.”

“I’m not interested in being that organization,” added Anderson, an entrepreneur who co-founded the software company Couchbase. “The way to get people that need to change their tone to change their tone is to be a takedown organization.”

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Industry Ticker: Burlingame Bikes expands in southwest Portland

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A good sign.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

In a great sign that bicycling is growing and healthy in southwest Portland (despite the area’s challenges), Burlingame Bikes has completed an expansion.

It’s just the second anniversary of the shop that was opened by father-son duo Glenn and Marc Vanselow back in May 2013.

“We appreciate our neighborhood and the Portland cycling community,” Marc shared with us in an email last week, “They have driven this expansion.”

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New member of Oregon Transportation Commission is “avid cyclist”

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Sean O’Hollaren
(Photo: ODOT)

Oregon Governor Kate Brown has successfully added her first member to Oregon Transportation Commission and it appears like he’s got at least some some cycling experience.

Sean O’Hollaren, a former senior VP at Nike, fills a spot on the five-member committee that was left vacant when former Governor Kitzhaber fired Catherine Mater.

The OTC is the most powerful transportation body in the state. They approve funding, set ODOT policy, and “guide the planning development, and management” of our transportation network. There are five members, each representing a different region of the state.

The committee’s agenda items currently include the statewide transportation funding plan, a major update to the ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian plan, federal TIGER grant funding, and more.

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Job: Bike Mechanic / Rental wizard – Everybody’s Bike Rentals & Tours

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Job Title *
Bike Mechanic / Rental wizard wanted

Company/Organization *
Everybody’s Bike Rentals & Tours
Your Email Address (for listing confirmation) * pdxbikerentals@Gmail.com

Job Description *
Everybody’s Bike Rentals & Tours is seeking a qualified, experienced seasonal mechanic who likes meeting and talking to lots and lots of folks visiting town from around the world. This is a good job for all you extroverts. Having the ability to be outgoing is mandatory for this job. The job is mostly customer service, fitting people on bikes and occasional bike maintenance.

Job Description/Responsibilities:
-Assess and repair bicycles
-Fit customers on bikes and orient them to the city and various attractions
-answer phone, paperwork, etc.
-Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized work space
-Participate in day to day operations including opening and closing responsibilities
General Qualifications:
-you must be charming!
-1 year minimum bike shop experience
-Consistent attention to detail
-Ability to stay focused and multitask when things get busy
-Willingness to accept guidance and feedback related to job duties
-Effective verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to work in a collaborative environment
-Excellent problem solving skills
-Interest in 80s and 90s bikes, at least a little disdain for new bikes!
Wage:
Based on experience, but VERY competitive.
Schedule:
10-5pm 21-35hrs/week, including weekends. Work days vary, through to Nov 1.

How to Apply *
Please THOROUGHLY check out pdxbikerentals.com to see what we’re about and if this sounds good to you, please send a resume with references and explain why you’d like to work with us. Thanks!

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