Commissioner;
There are numerous ways in which to encourage cycling in Portland. One is safe connections. I would be interested in a forum on improving access across Powell Blvd. Another inexpensive connection project is the proposed bikeway along Sullivan's Gulch (I-84) http://www.pdx.edu/profiles/4746/
Finally Alta planning has been successful at shared lane markings when bike lanes aren't feasible.

http://www.bicycle.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/dpt/bike/Bike_Plan/Shared%20Lane%20Marking%20Full%20Report-052404.pdf

Hundreds of good ideas exist. We need only implement them.