🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏

Charcoal, purple tinge Marin San Rafael CS.01.2 200?

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Year: 200?
Brand: Marin
Model: San Rafael CS.01.2
Color:Charcoal, purple tinge
Size:13.5
Photo: http://s24.postimg.org/iu9k3tkmt/photo.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-10-01
Stolen From: Stolen around 5:30pm, right off the bike rack next to the entrance of Powell’s Books in downtown portland, 1005 W Burnside St.
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Martine W
OwnerEmail: martinexw@gmail.com
Reward: my eternal gratitude, and pizza
Description: Women’s street bike – a few years old, but in good condition. Has a sticker reading "I
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Scott Sub20 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Scott
Model: Sub20
Color:Black
Size:Small
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/dP19LIY.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2013-09-30
Stolen From: PSU in front of Cramer Hall between Cramer and Smith Student Union.
Neighborhood: Downtown/PSU
Owner: April Duval
OwnerEmail: daria369(AT)gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black with gold letters. Slight dent in the top of the frame. Disc brakes, flat handlebars. Back light mount on the seat post. Front “opticube” light. Red helmet and Silver cable went missing with it.
Police record with: Campus Public Safety
Police reference#: 13-001396
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Gold Letters Scott Sub20 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Scott
Model: Sub20
Color:Black/Gold Letters
Size:Small
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/dP19LIY.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2013-09-30
Stolen From: PSU Campus in front of Cramer Hall, between Cramer and Smith Student Union.
Neighborhood: Downtown/PSU
Owner: April Duval
OwnerEmail: daria369(A T)gmail.com
Description: Small black bike, gold ish letters, small dent in the top bar, flat handelbars, disc brakes, Front light, very small “Bell” bag under the seat. A grey/silvery cable lock and red helmet also went missing with it. There is a mount for a rear light on the seat post.
Police record with: PSU Campus Security Officer Murphy
Police reference#: 13-001396
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Cannondale F300 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Cannondale
Model: F300
Color:Black
Serial: N068934
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-10-01
Stolen From: LA Fitness on NW Northrup.
Neighborhood: Pearl
Owner: Anthony Caravia
OwnerEmail: acaravia( atsign )hotmail.com
Description: Black mountain bike with white letters and road tires. Recently put a rear mountain bike plastic fender.
Police reference#: T13009978
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

City Club of Portland to ODOT: Status quo on Barbur is “unacceptable”

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“This crucial connection to Southwest Portland has been too dangerous for too long and delayed action will almost certainly result in more preventable collisions and injuries.”
— City Club of Portland

The City Club of Portland, a local civic institution founded in 1916, has added their voice to the growing chorus calling for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to fast-track a road diet on SW Barbur Blvd.

In a letter sent to Mayor Charlie Hales and the rest of City Council today, the chair of City Club’s Bicycle Transportation Advocacy Committee, Craig Beebe, calls on ODOT to “immediately study solutions on Barbur that could significantly improve safety for every road user.”

“This crucial connection to Southwest Portland has been too dangerous for too long,” reads the letter, “and delayed action will almost certainly result in more preventable collisions and injuries.”

Here’s another excerpt (emphasis mine):

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BTA urges Portland city council to study traffic impacts of Barbur Blvd road diet

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Screen grab of BTA website.

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has stepped up their effort to move the SW Barbur Blvd road diet proposal forward. Their chosen tactic is to urge the Portland City Council to pass a resolution next week that would begin a collaborative effort between PBOT, Metro and the Oregon Department of Transportation to perform a traffic impact study.

The BTA — who made a Barbur road diet a key focus of their Blueprint report — posted their “reasonable request” to Portland city commissioners on their website a few minutes ago. They are calling on specific resolution language (see it below) to be included in Council’s vote on the Southwest Corridor Plan that’s on the agenda next Wednesday (October 9th).

Here’s the resolution language:

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Kris Bedsaul named new Chris King/Cielo Bicycles GM

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Big staffing move from Portland largest bicycle company:

Chris King Precision Components is pleased to announce that effective October 7th, 2013 Kris “Kirby” Bedsaul will be starting as General Manager for Chris King Precision Components and Cielo Bicycles.

Kirby has a long relationship with Chris King Precision Components having managed sales in the early 2000s and more recently acting as a regional sales rep. on the east coast. In 2003 family commitments took him across the country to Asheville, NC were he built and co-owned 5 finance business’ while continuing his work in bicycle advocacy. Kirby was a founding member of the Asheville cyclocross series.

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Black Motobecane Phantom Cross Uno 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Motobecane
Model: Phantom Cross Uno
Color:Black
Size:49cm
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/klausochs/8065864405/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97218
Stolen:2013-09-30
Stolen From: 57th & Going
Neighborhood: Cully
Owner: Tomas Quinones
OwnerEmail: tomas.quinones(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: Hugs & Kisses
Description: Black Motobecane Phantomcross Uno with stock parts. Wheels have white reflective tape to give a checkered look.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A real estate Wonk Night: Let’s reform Portland’s bike parking code

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How much is enough?
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Portland’s eight-page bike parking code is overdue for an overhaul. A Portland planning commissioner is organizing a one-night workshop to get things going, and we’re helping.

For three months, we’ve been using BikePortland’s new Real Estate Beat to show how bikes and urban development in central Portland have become joined at the hip in residential, office and retail development alike. And whatever the project, there’s a common theme: What does adequate bike parking look like?

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Clark County Bike/Ped Advisory Committee seeks two new members

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Clark County residents take note:

September 30, 2013

Contact: Laurie Lebowsky, Community Planning
(360) 397-2280 ext. 4544, laurie.lebowsky@clark.wa.gov

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeks two members

Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

The committee serves as an advisory group to the commissioners on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian planning, funding and implementation of the county’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan. The group reviews future road construction and private development projects to ensure safety for people who travel on foot or by bicycle.

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Vancouver residents, speak up for bicycling at Washington State Senate listening sessions

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If you think projects like this new buffered bike lane in
Vancouver are the right direction for Washington,
it’s time to make your voice heard.
(Photo: Dan Packard)

Do you like the new buffered bike lanes along MacArthur in Vancouver? Want a multi-use path out to Vancouver Lake? How about a 33 mile trail through the county near Battle Ground? Face dangerous conditions biking to work or can’t find a safe way to get around your neighborhood? Worried that your kid may be injured biking to school?

Residents of SW Washington will have a chance next week to tell legislators that we want and need more bicycle and pedestrian facilities in our communities and that they should be part of a statewide transportation package.

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Silver Trek 7.2 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Trek
Model: 7.2
Color:Silver
Size:15″
Serial: WTU024c7305h
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-09-30
Stolen From: 3030 Waverleigh Blvd.
Neighborhood: Richmomd
Owner: Rachael Self
OwnerEmail: Snjself(AT)gmail.com
Reward: Yes.
Description: Gun metal grey, basket on side, fenders, brand new.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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