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

Gold/Yellow

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Model: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/mmpkw25lhngxlo8/Je8IUIrTo0
Color:Gold/Yellow
Photo: http://s24.postimg.org/j2hbjvakl/1391884_720622894632803_1474050041_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2013-10-01
Stolen From: My house next to a church on Blandena & Commerical
Neighborhood: North Portland
Owner: Lif Bowers
OwnerEmail: metaphysicsbob@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Just like the photo just with out any leaves.
Single speed
A bit of rust on the body
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Carbon/White Specialized Crux Carbon Expert Disc 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Specialized
Model: Crux Carbon Expert Disc
Color:Black/Carbon/White
Size:56cm
Serial: WSBC604106656H-2856340
Photo: http://specialized.com/ca/en/bikes/archive/2013/crux/cruxexpertexpertcarbondisc
Stolen in Oregon City, OR 97045
Stolen:2013-10-10
Stolen From: Around 6am Thursday Morning the front door of First City Cycles in Oregon City was smashed out, the bike was set up as a window display and was secured with a cable lock. The lock was cut and the bike was taken out the front door.
Neighborhood: Main Street Oregon City
Owner: AdAm Beykovsky
OwnerEmail: adam(replace with at sign)fccycles.net
Description: Stock Brand new 2013 Crux Carbon Expert Disc
Police record with: Oregon City PD
Police reference#: 13-4225
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Ask BikePortland: How can I convince my friend that cycling is safe?

“This is the second time she’s been right-hooked in five months…How can I suggest to her that biking around can be okay again?”

Welcome to our latest installment of Ask BikePortland where we (that includes you, dear readers) attempt to answer your burning bike-related questions.

Today’s question comes from reader Chris Muhs. It’s sort of a bummer of a topic, but one I felt was important to share with the community because I think it’s something many other people grapple with. Chris wants to know how to convince his girlfriend that — despite two collisions in five months — she shouldn’t stop riding.

Here’s the background and Chris’s question…

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PBOT gets to work planning the ’20’s Bikeway’ project

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PBOT will have to be “creative” if they want to create high quality bicycling conditions on NE/SE 28th as part of their 20’s Bikeway Project.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

PBOT’s Rich Newlands at the Bicycle
Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

The Bureau of Transportation is off and running on their effort to plan the 20’s Bikeway Project. The project was given the green light a few years ago thanks to a $2.5 million federal grant. On Tuesday, PBOT project manager Rich Newlands presented the latest details with the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

While the grant funds both the planning and implementation of the project, before they break ground Newlands says they need to “better define what the line on the map in the 2030 Bicycle Master Plan really means.” In other words, the 20’s Bikeway is called out in the BMP, but now’s the time when the City needs to make concrete decisions about the route and what type of biking conditions each section will end up with.

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