Panelists at transportation summit hash out funding woes
Something’s gotta’ give and it will likely be taxpayers giving more.
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Mayor Wheeler, Commissioner Rubio announce $2.4 million climate change investment
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Carmen Rubio are calling a plan to spend $2.4 million an on climate change-related work an “unprecedented investment” that will enable them to “take accelerated, aggressive climate action rooted in racial justice.” Rubio, who oversees the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, said in a press release this morning … Read more
Protests and election loom over today’s police budget vote
With all the political drama of the past week, our local debate over a proposal to cut $18 million from the Portland Police Bureau seems like it happened ages ago. But it’s only been one week since Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty called her council colleagues “cowardly” for not voting on her proposal. The vote is … Read more
Bike and walk advocates join calls for major police reform
“Our business has historically been in trying to build the best bike network possible, but our work is meaningless if public space is not safe for everyone.”— Bike Loud PDX co-chairs
Editorial: Amid historic cuts, thoughts on “fundamental restructuring” of PBOT
Severe cuts will force us to make bold decisions on how we prioritize funding.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation made an historic announcement on Monday. In order to balance their budget, the agency needs to make $16 million in ongoing cuts. Not one-time cuts to patch a lean year, but ongoing and … Read more
Looming budget cuts could force tough decisions at PBOT
Budget cuts could force hard decisionson popular programs like Sunday Parkways.(Photo © J. Maus) As reported last week by The Oregonian, the City of Portland faces steep cuts in its 2012-2013 budget. “As a result of global, national, and local factors that may impact the City and the uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook,” reads a … Read more