PBOT releases carfree plaza permit program, new plan to support ‘vision of the future’
Detail of PBOT’s “full main street closure” option.
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PBOT sees business in the streets as key to economic recovery
Detail of in-street dining concept. (Source: PBOT)
“We want to think big about what it means to create plazas to let businesses spill into the streets.”
— Nick Falbo, PBOT senior transportation planner
Portland’s new business program will permit in-street commerce
“Plans… are in full swing. We are designing a permit process that will allow not just restaurants but bars, retail, and personal service businesses to access the right-of-way.”
— Margaux Weeke, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s office
We’ll be seeing more of this soon.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Business owners can now apply for temporary pick-up/drop-off spaces
PBOT graphic.
Portland Bureau of Transportation Commissioner Chloe Eudaly has announced another element of the Slow Streets Safe Streets initiative.
Business owners can now fill out a short online application to request that space on their block be repurposed from parking to a “temporary 5-minute pickup/drop-off parking space.”
This part of the program was hinted at when it was launched on April 28th. It’s part of a three-pronged approach that aims to change how we use neighborhood greenways, busy streets, and main streets in an era of increased social distancing.[Read more…]
Eyes on the Street: How are ‘Slow Streets’ working?
North Bryant was full of riders today!
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Portland installs first of 100 temporary diverters to tame traffic and create safer streets
A bicycle rider enjoys a just-calmed NW Flanders.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
How Portland can make its ‘Slow Streets’ plan work
Let’s keep the barricades in the lane.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
This morning the Portland Bureau of Transportation has invited media to a launch of the first installation of a traffic diverter as part of their “Slow Streets Safe Streets” initiative.
In the coming days and weeks PBOT plans to place signs and barricades at 100 locations citywide. Before we embark on this exciting traffic calming and open streets experiment, I want to share a few thoughts about what we can do to make sure it’s a success.
Address equity issues
There’s a large schism happening in the active transportation world around equity. Some people are worried these pandemic-related responses do not fully acknowledge historical and current systemic racism and that they ignore the lived experiences of low-wage earners, people of color, and other vulnerable populations. They have very valid points. Others are frustrated that the word “equity” has paralyzed cities from taking actions needed to reclaim street space and create safer conditions. [Read more…]
PBOT releases locations of first 100 temporary ‘Slow Streets’ barricades
Red dots are where barricades will go. View map here.
Portland launches 100-mile ‘Slow Streets Safe Streets’ COVID-19 response effort
More space on busy streets is part of a three-pronged strategy.
