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Is Portland missing out on much-neededrevenue from on-street parking?(Photo: Will Vanlue) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week… – Former Metro President David Bragdon, now the Director of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability in New York City, had some inspiring words to share with city mayors from across the country. Sharing his perspective … Read more
Cover of ECF study A new study by the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) offers an in-depth comparison between the CO2 emissions of bicycling versus other modes of transportation. The new study is aimed at encouraging policy makers to make bicycle promotion a larger part of their greenhouse gas emission reduction toolkit. What makes the study … Read more
Just ‘Mo’ and go. (Note the mo tag on the seatpost.)(Photo: Mo) A reader tipped me off to a new urban mobility concept recently launched in Munich that is really blowing my mind… Or should I say “mo”-ing my mind? Introducing “mo” (short for mobility); a system that hopes to someday integrate bike-sharing, car-sharing, and … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week… – A three-day outage of Blackberry phone service resulted in a big decrease in traffic crashes in the Middle East – 20% in Dubai and 40% in Abu Dhabi. – In Seattle, a fatal hit-and-run back in July is being called just another “tragic accident”. … Read more
Using recycled bike frames and parts, Johnnie Olivan of Rejuiced Bikes in North Portland melds artistry and utility into his creations.(Photos © J. Maus unless otherwise noted)
Team Metrofiets explains the highlights of their entry to the panel of judges as the Oregon Manifest competition continues in Northwest Portland today.(Photos © J. Maus)
As of this Friday night, the rules of utility bike design might be changed forever. At least that’s the hope of the entrants and organizers of the Oregon Manifest. The Manifest has challenged a field of the best and brightest builders and designers in the country to create the “ultimate modern utility bike” and the … Read more
Here’s are some of the stories and other interesting bits that caught my eye this past week… — As people in Seattle who care about road safety continue to cope with a tragic spate of fatal bike collisions, one alt weekly responded with a compelling manifesto, OK Fine, It’s War. Here’s a snip: “The mindless … Read more
PBOT planner Mauricio LeClerc presented plans for the Pearl District last night.(Photos © J. Maus) After NW Lovejoy was decommissioned as a bikeway by the city, NW Marshall Street was supposed to take its place. The Bureau of Transportation added sharrows, smoothed out cobblestones, and installed signage and pavement markings to direct bicycle traffic from … Read more
Hey! Don’t get any wise ideas(Photo © J. Maus) Once again bike theft seems to be on the uptick in the Portland region. In August we had a record 109 stolen bike listings and we’re on pace for a big increase in September (52 listed already). This morning I learned of two thefts over the … Read more
Year: 2011Brand: LynskeyModel: Pro CrossColor:SilverSize:LargeSerial: 10539Stolen in Lake Oswego, OR 97034Stolen:2011-09-10Stolen From: Lakeside Bikes 428 N State StreetOwner: Lakeside BikesOwnerEmail: info@lakeside-bikes.comDescription: Titanium bike with disc brakes (Avid BB7) Carbon Fork Shimano 105 Components White decals with Red Ambrosio Colnago rims “Customer” used a fake DL from Florida. Police confirmed it was a fake.Police record with: … Read more
Hope everyone had a great long weekend. Check out the links below for the news that caught my eye this past week… — It’s rare for the Surgeon General of the United States to get so personal, but last week Dr. Regina M. Benjamin told a packed house at a hair convention in Atlanta that … Read more