‘Can’t you read?!’: When one rider calls out another for rolling through a stop

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Bike stop markings at North Broadway and Flint.
(Photo by J.Maus/BikePortland)

Is it out of line for one person on a bike to aggressively criticize another for pedaling through a stop sign in a safe situation?

That’s the opinion of local writer and rider Dianne Yee, who writes about biking and other subjects at her Tumblog Citymaus. Here’s an excerpt of her story, posted Thursday:

there’s this one awkwardly, possibly misplaced stop sign in the middle of the hilly stretch of SE Salmon*. since I’m coming from uphill, i have a better view of the cross street, and there was no traffic as usual (small residential street, and four-way stop), so i just keep riding through the stop sign as usual…

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Jobs of the Week

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The spring hiring boom continues here in America’s bike industry mecca. Last week had had a record nine job listings and this week we’ve got eight. Whether you’re a wonk or a wrench, we’ve got some great opportunities for you. Check out the latest jobs posted to our Job Listings via the links below…

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Job: Service and Sales – Fat Tire Farm

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Job Title
Service and Sales

Company/Organization
Fat Tire Farm

Job Description
The Fat Tire Farm is the Northwest’s premier mountain bike shop and was recently selected by Bicycling magazine as one of the top 100 bike shops in the country. We’re a small shop with a highly-skilled, tight-knit staff, and are looking for a full-time salesperson who’ll be able to mix well with our crew. This is currently a seasonal position with the potential to be a full-time, year-round position. We’re a mountain bike shop, but we ride everything: downhill, street, road, DJ, trail, XC, BMX, ‘cross, and don’t judge riders of any discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous bike shop mechanic experience (at least 2 years).

Extensive current knowledge of a wide variety of bike types, particularly full-suspension mountain bikes, accessories, tools, etc.

Oral and written communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce consistently high quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Maintain high level of customer service.

Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Make weekly contributions to our social media.

How to Apply

Email resume to barry@fattirefarm.com. NO WALK IN RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Black Firefox Dart 2.6 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Firefox
Model: Dart 2.6
Color:Black
Stolen in Gurgaon, OR 122017
Stolen:2013-12-10
Stolen From: 1687, LGF
Sector 23, East Pocket
Neighborhood: East Pocket
Owner: Yatharth Upmanue
OwnerEmail: yathuyatharth123(AT)gmail.com
Reward: Anything you want.
Description: 1687, LGF
Sector 23, East Pocket
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Light Green Salsa Fargo 3 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Salsa
Model: Fargo 3
Color:Light Green
Size:Large
Photo: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Ffcdn.mtbr.com%2Fattachments%2Fsalsa%2F705801d1340422111-salsa-fargo-thread-testing-march-2012-025.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.mtbr.com%2Fsalsa%2Fsalsa-fargo-thread-467422-97.html&h=510&w=800&tbnid=8PourpuIFJ5QQM%3A&zoom=1&q=2012%20salsa%20fargo%203&docid=5VNxCIPPTv5YaM&ei=baVQU9aRGeL4yQHxs4CwDw&tbm=isch&client=safari&ved=0CFcQMygDMAM&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=1794&page=1&start=0&ndsp=13
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2014-04-14
Stolen From: Stormbreaker Brewing, Mississippi St
Neighborhood: Mississippi
Owner: Laura Simpson
OwnerEmail: laura(replace with at sign)dreadsandorchids.com
Reward: $500
Description: Shimano clipless pedals, truce design seat bag
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Cycling Event Support – Axiom Event Productions

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Job Title
Cycling Event Support Positions

Company/Organization
Axiom Event Productions

Job Description
Axiom Event Productions is a young and dynamic event production company based in Portland, Oregon. We work with clients to create successful, sustainable and memorable events.

Events that we help produce include Portland Sunday Parkways, Reach the Beach, Mississippi Street Fair, Bike MS, Ride to Defeat ALS, Harvest Century and others.

Each of our events requires the support of a number of people in part-time roles. We have one-day and recurring roles available.

For the 2014 cycling season, we are hiring for the following positions:

* Assistant Event Manager
* Site Coordinator
* SAG Driver
* Event Supply Driver
* Route Marking Support
* Event Supply Truck Load and Unload

How to Apply
Visit our Jobs page for more information on each position and instructions on how to apply.

AxiomEventProductions.com/Jobs

Job: Installation Tech – Rack Attack

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Job Title
Installation Tech

Company/Organization
Rack Attack

Job Description
Rack Attack is North America’s premier retailer of automotive, home storage, and bike parking rack solutions. We are experiencing significant growth, and have immediate openings for sales and installation associates who posses backgrounds in this specialized industry.

We cater to outdoor enthusiasts interested in activities such as skiing, snowboarding, cycling, mountain-biking, kayaking, surfing and camping. We offer a dynamic and diverse work environment, where our staff are involved not only in serving in-store customers, but also product installations, fulfillment of online orders, and participation in industry trade-shows.

Rack Attack offers competitive compensation, including sales performance bonuses and a flexible, enjoyable work environment. This is a part-time seasonal position, with possibilities for turning full-time. You can find out more about us at www.rackattack.com. This position is excellent for former bike mechanics or ski technicians. Preference will be given to candidates with prior Thule, Yakima or similar rack-related experience.

How to Apply
Please email employment@rackattack.com

Blue tomasso road bike 1984

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Year: 1984
Brand: tomasso
Model: road bike
Color:Blue
Size:56cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2014-04-14
Stolen From: 28th and ne sumner
Neighborhood: inner NE portland
Owner: Sam Ruchti
OwnerEmail: samruchti(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 100$
Description: Blue and white Tomasso, bullhorn handle bars, black leather brooks seat, mostly campagnolo parts w/ some durace. The most notable thing is the frame where the rear wheel mounts is very rusty from a frame repair.(the rear dropout)
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: T14003782
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Auto traffic diversion still “on the table” for NE Rodney project

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NE Rodney near Fremont.

Whenever we report on a new neighborhood greenway project, the discussion always turns to diversion. That is, how will the project promote or prevent a higher volume of driving on a street specifically set aside by the Bureau of Transportation to have “low traffic volume and speed where bicycles, pedestrians and neighbors are given priority.”

Last week we shared PBOT’s first swing at plans to turn NE Rodney into just that sort of street. And sure enough, many readers asked about diversion.

Reza wrote;

“Can we get some diversion please? Rodney near Russell gets a lot of car traffic from motorists going to Wonder or other nearby establishments continually circling the block for on-street parking.”

Craig Harlow wrote;

“PBOT, please start installing diverters along ALL of the n’hood greenways.”

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Black Giant OCR 2 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Giant
Model: OCR 2
Color:Black
Size:large
Serial: G0502698
Stolen in Portland, OR 97229
Stolen:2014-04-15
Stolen From: The bike was stolen out of my garage at the Cedar Falls apartments near 118th and NW Lost Springs Terrace in NW Portland near Barnes Road.
Neighborhood: Northwest Portland near Barnes Road.
Owner: Michael Accuardi
OwnerEmail: maccuardi(AT)hotmail.com
Description: My bike is black with red accents. I re-wrapped the handle bars in red tape and replaced the tires with red Vredestein Fortezza Senso all weather tires.
Police record with: Beaverton Police department
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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