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

Grey Trek 7100

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Brand: Trek
Model: 7100
Color:Grey
Photo: http://imgur.com/gdNHMyc
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2014-06-2
Stolen From: NE 21st and Halsey from an apartment bike lock area.
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gulch
Owner: Kelly Francois
OwnerEmail: kelfran13(at sign)gmail.com
Description: This bike has collapsible baskets on the front and the back. It also has generator powered front and back lights with magnetic generated blinking lights on the side.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Expect traffic impacts on SW Barbur as ODOT begins bridge rehab project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) began construction today on a project that will rehabilitate two bridges on SW Barbur Blvd — a key bicycle route that offers people a straight and relatively flat connection from southwest to downtown Portland. Lane closures began this morning and the work is expected to last five months.

This is the same project that spurred a grassroots movement for improved bicycle access on Barbur back in January 2013. Despite Barbur’s abysmal safety record and a strong case made for putting the major road on a “diet,” ODOT and Portland Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick have been reluctant to move the idea forward.

On the brighter side, as we reported back in March, Novick has directed PBOT to work with ODOT on a traffic study during this construction closure. Their aim will be to observe how traffic responds and then determine the impact of a potential, future, and permanent lane reconfiguration.

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Senate names two new members of Oregon Transportation Commission

Alando Simpson (L) and Catherine Mater — your newest members of the Oregon Transportation Commission.
(Photos courtesy Simpson and Mater)

Last week the Oregon Senate confirmed two new members to the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC): Catherine Mater, a civil engineer and business owner from Corvallis; and Alando Simpson, owner of City of Roses Disposal & Recycling in Portland. Simpson is also the first African-American on the commission since it was formed in 1913.

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60cm Felt F3c 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Felt
Model: F3c
Color:60cm
Size:Carbon/yellow
Photo: http://imgur.com/q5ZQfdl
Stolen in 97212, OR
Stolen:2014-06-01
Stolen From: 2401 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Nick Keane
OwnerEmail: Nkeane77( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $500
Description: Carbon frame with yellow accents, including yellow front tire. white water bottle and underseat storage bag. stolen with SpeedPlay pedals on it, but may get swapped out…
Police record with: Portland Police Dept.

The Monday Roundup: Bike lane retail boost, commuting by highway & more

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This bike lane in Vancouver BC seems to have caused a
restaurant’s business to briefly tank … and then soar.
(Photo by M.Andersen/BikePortland)

Good morning! Our roundup of the best bike links on the web this week is sponsored by Western Bike Works, longtime BikePortland sponsor and one of the city’s best bike shops.

Here are the great bike links from around the world that caught our eyes this week:

Bike lanes and retail: In Vancouver BC, a restaurant owner who led the charge against a parking-protected bike lane in front of his building says that business dropped 30 percent for the seven weeks following its installation … and then rebounded higher than ever, thanks in part, he now says, to all the bike traffic.

Highway commuting: In Kentucky, police have issued three “reckless driving” charges to a 41-year-old single mother of two who bikes to her factory job every morning at 5 a.m. on a five-lane U.S. highway because the bus doesn’t run yet. A judge, however, has refused to order her to stop doing so, because state law gives her a right to the road.

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‘Groundbreaking’ new study gives big thumbs up to U.S. protected bike lanes

Screen grab from the study’s video analysis.

A new study released today, which is being touted by its funders as “groundbreaking,” shows that a sampling of protected bike lanes in American cities have been a resounding success.

The facilities included in the sample — hand-picked bikeways from Austin, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Chicago and Portland — showed a massive increase in bike traffic, received high marks for improving safety of all road users, and have won over the hearts and minds of people whether they use them or not.

Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. (PDF) was funded in part by People for Bikes and the research was completed at Portland State University’s National Institute of Transportation and Communities (here’s more background on the study).

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Gold Trek 420 1984

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Year: 1984
Brand: Trek
Model: 420
Color:Gold
Size:154-156 cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2014-05-23
Stolen From: Villa Royale apartment building at 2347 NE Hoyt St. It was stolen from the basement.
Neighborhood: Kerns
Owner: Munshower Glenn
OwnerEmail: gmunsh81(A T)hotmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Gold/Brown Trek 420 with black handlebar tape on drop down bars. Black Shimano deore mountain rear derailleur, Shimano mega range freewheel with 5 gears, 3 in the front. 27×1 1/4 wheels with Gator skin tires. A black rear rack and a dent in the top tube with a little rust on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Repair Mechanic/Sales Associate – Vancouver Cyclery

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Job Title
Repair Mechanic and Sales Associate

Company/Organization
Vancouver Cyclery

Job Description
Vancouver Cyclery is looking to hire a qualified repair mechanic and sales associate.

Repair mechanic applicants must have at least 2 years of repair experience. Must be able to estimate repair damages on the spot. Must be able to provide friendly and prompt customer service.

Sales associate applicants must have bike shop experience. Must be able to provide friendly and prompt customer service, work well with others, and able to operate a register.

How to Apply
To apply, please bring in a resume to Vancouver Cyclery located at 10108 B NE HWY 99 Vancouver, Wa. You may also email us your resume at vaninc1@msn.com

Light lime Green Ventana 1990

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Year: 1990
Brand: Ventana
Color:Light lime Green
Photo: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10334257_301736079991059_8654347947739977974_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2014-06-01
Stolen From: NE 24th and Hoyt apartment building basement
Neighborhood: Kerns
Owner: Anjuli Crocker
OwnerEmail: anjulielizabeth(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 50
Description: Vintage Ventana full suspension bike, frame is spray painted light lime green with some silver and original Ventana stickers on back of frame. XTR derailluer, race face crank set, blue pedals. It’s old and a little rickety, but I love this damn frankenbike. Please help me find it!
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

navy/silver Cannondale Synapse Carbon Hi Mod 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Synapse Carbon Hi Mod
Color:navy/silver
Size:51 cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2014-05-27
Stolen From: Garage at 522 NE Royal Ct., Portland OR 97232
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Owner: Gillian Bunker
OwnerEmail: bunkerg93(A T)gmail.com
Reward: Yes, substantial if recovered in good shape!
Description: Carbon frame bike with carbon handlebars, SRAM Red components, Cateye bike computer, white Specialized saddle, wheels have chris king hubs
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: T14005742
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Dark Green Surly Pacer 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Surly
Model: Pacer
Color:Dark Green
Size:42cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2014-05-28
Stolen From: NE Glisan and Royal
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Owner: Kendra Bunker
OwnerEmail: lafrenzy(A T)gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: British Racing Green Surly Pacer with white Selle Anatomica saddle, white bar wrap on drop handlebars, and 10 speed Ultegra components.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T14005742
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Welker Welker Road bike

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Brand: Welker
Model: Road bike
Color:Welker
Size:55in
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2014-05-31
Stolen From: javiers tacos 121 N lombard st.
Neighborhood: North portland
Owner: Ramon Canarios iii
OwnerEmail: ramoncanariosiii(at sign)gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: chipped white paint, white saddle, white bar tape, red letters
Police record with: NEPD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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