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

Bike trips up 15% on NE Multnomah after installation of protected bike lane

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First look at NE Multnomah project-4

Turns out people like having few cars around
and more protection when they ride.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is touting the success of their road diet and protected bike lane project on NE Multnomah Street in the Lloyd District. On their website today, PBOT announced results of a travel survey and bike count by the Lloyd District Transportation Management Association that shows significant increases in bike use compared to last year. The reason? A major design update on Multnomah that transformed the street from a 1970s-style, auto-dominated thoroughfare to a more modern cross-section that includes dedicated space for cycling.

Here’s more from PBOT:

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gray Bianchi Camaleonte 2 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Camaleonte 2
Color:gray
Size:medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-10-14
Stolen From: SE 21st and Powell Blvd
Neighborhood: Southeast
Owner: Lindsay Morris
OwnerEmail: lmorris187(A T)gmail.com
Description: Gray bike with light blue accents, planet bike light on front
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Have a cool bike? Flaunt it at upcoming show

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Locked Up - at North Portland library-1-1

Show will spotlight amazing, everyday
bikes, like this one we saw parked at the
North Portland Library a few years ago.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

A recently minted Portlander is matching the fun, informal vibe of a local fashion show with the sense of style that surrounds two-wheeled travel.

Not the style of the clothes the person riding the bike is wearing. The style of the bicycle itself.

“I don’t give a s— what you wear when you ride your bike,” said Jacob Goddard, 35, organizer of the inaugural Portland Bike Show. “I like the people who don’t wash their bike because they want to show off the dirt they got on it riding outside of Hood River.”

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PBOT hosts cultural anthropologist Adonia Lugo at ‘Bicycle Brown Bag’ series

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Adonia Lugo at a panel during the
Women’s Bicycling Forum in
Washington D.C. in March 2013.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Adonia Lugo, who received a doctorate in cultural anthropology from the University of California, Irvine who spent years as a community activist in Los Angeles, will speak at the Bureau of Transportation’s monthly “Brown Bag” discussion series this Thursday. Lugo earned her undergraduate degree from Reed College in Portland but returned to town only recently after stints in Los Angeles and Seattle.

In recent years, Lugo has emerged as a respected voice among transportation advocates due to her experiences and perspectives on how gender and race figure into bicycling policies, projects and priorities. During her time in Los Angeles, Lugo co-founded CicLAvia (that city’s version of Sunday Parkways) and City of Lights/Ciudad de Luces, a volunteer effort to provide bike lights and safe cycling information to Spanish-speaking immigrants, that has since become a stand-alone non-profit named Multicultural Communities for Mobility.

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The Monday Roundup: Unsafe postage stamps, bike sculptures & more

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A line of stamps killed for promoting “unsafe” activities.
(Image: USPS.)

Here’s the global bike news that caught our eyes this week:

Unsafe stamps: The U.S. Postal Service killed a set of stamps depicting kids enjoying physical activity because another federal group said some of the activities might be unsafe. For example: “a youngster is doing a headstand without a helmet.”

Bike sculplture: Chinese artist Ai Weiwei unveils a massive installation in Toronto.

Crowdsourced route builder: Bike-tracking company Strava is using its users’ route data to identify popular bike routes.

Anti-texting cop: After reading that 10 Americans die every day from traffic crashes linked to cell use, a Georgia cop took it on himself to target it. He expects to write 1,000 tickets this year for texting while driving.

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TriMet to promote visibility during annual ‘Be seen Be safe’ campaign

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TriMet promotional photo.

The days are getting shorter and that means more of our travel trips are being made in low-light and dark conditions. In an effort to promote visibility, TriMet is gearing up for their annual — and award-winning — “Be Seen. Be Safe” promotional campaign. The idea behind the effort, says TriMet, is to “educate people with simple steps we can all take to stay safe when walking and biking.”

According to their own study, on average, about 30 percent of collision incidents throughout the TriMet system occur in dark or dusk conditions. Statewide, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) data shows that in 2012, 23 of the 60 fatal pedestrian/motor vehicle collisions either happened at night or were caused in part by a lack of visibility.

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Job: Sales Manager – Portland Design Works – CLOSED

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Sorry. The company that listed this job does not want to receive any more resumes at this time.

Job Title
Sales Manager

Company/Organization
Portland Design Works

Job Description
Portland Design Works (PDW) designs and develops simple, beautiful gear for everyday cycling. Located in Portland, Oregon, we are a fast-growing passion-driven company looking for the newest member of our close-knit team. We are on the lookout for our new Dealer Sales Manager to develop bicycle dealer sales and service in the North America and abroad. This person will be evaluative, contagiously enthusiastic, and possess the personality and talent to complement our current team.

Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive sales strategy for our brand, from dealer loyalty programs to special events.
• Implement and maintain a customer management system (Sales Force).
• Increase product awareness and sales by calling current and prospective dealers.
• Keep distributor sales representatives informed about new PDW goods and how to sell them.
• Create and send out a dealer eNewsletter.
• Travel to target markets to visit with dealer employees and buyers (and get them stoked!).
• Approximately 1/2 day per week in Pacific NW
• Approximately 7 weeks per year outside Pacific NW
• Provide the Product Manager with feedback on PDW products from dealers.

Skills and Experience:
• 3+ years experience in sales at a bicycle distributor or bicycle industry brand is required
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience using customer relationship management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Natural ability to engage and persuade others

Compensation
• Salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• 401k
• Health insurance and dental
• Paid vacation and sick leave

How to Apply
Please send you resume and cover letter to:
info@ridepdw.com

Subject line:
Sales Manager

Black Giant Seek 3 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Giant
Model: Seek 3
Color:Black
Photo: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/800/2009/Seek-3.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2013-10-14
Stolen From: Corner of SW 5th and Clay
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Evan Siroky
OwnerEmail: djstroky( atsign )yahoo.com
Description: CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS POST. Bicycle is actually Giant Seek 3, not Seek 2. Black frame. Has Schwabe Marathon tires and disc brake compatible pannier rack. Bell water bottle cage.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13010473
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black Giant Seek 2 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Giant
Model: Seek 2
Color:Black
Size:XL
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2013-10-14
Stolen From: Corner of SW 5th & Clay.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Evan Siroky
OwnerEmail: djstroky(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: Giant Seek 2. Black frame. Has Schwabe Marathon tires and disc brake compatible pannier rack. Bell water bottle cage.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Specialized Enduro 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Enduro
Color:Grey
Size:Medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2013-10-13
Stolen From: Car parked on SE 51 st and Division
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Oscar Barney
OwnerEmail: oscarbarney( atsign )hotmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: – Black specialized seat with a couple small tears on top
– XT peddles and rear cassette
– Push’ed rear shock with lockout switch removed
– Tires, Kenda Nevegal front, WTB weirwolf rear
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-86406
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Yellow/Blue Trek 850

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Brand: Trek
Model: 850
Color:Yellow/Blue
Serial:77L28667
Photo: http://imgur.com/82TAP6S
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2013-10-13
Stolen From: Outside of First Unitarian Church on 12th Ave at bike racks by church alley mid-block
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Bill Michtom
OwnerEmail: wdmichtom@gmail.com
Description: Yellow frame; name, model #, head where handle bears are held: blue; Brooks B67 saddle
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: 13-157953
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black white Gary Fischer Sport 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Gary Fischer
Model: Sport
Color:Black white
Size:26″
Stolen in Portland,OR 97201, OR
Stolen:2013-10-12
Stolen From: Parking garage
Neighborhood: SW Riverfront
Owner: Barbara Eder
OwnerEmail: Barbarabannoneder(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Back and white mens Gary fisher sport. Like new.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike