Month: December 2012

  • Speaking of Things that are Overdue

    Someone let the cat out of the bag that the Portland Bureau of Transportation is beginning to explore a street utility fee, local gas tax or other revenue sources to augment or replace declining state gas tax revenues. All I can say is it’s about time. The Portland Plan makes clear why this is an…

  • 20 Years of Parking Wars Coming to an End?

    Or is it just the beginning of the battle royale? Mayor Adams is ready to take his version of a meters-and-permits plan for NW Portland to City Council on Thursday. The plan is supported by the neighborhood association and opposed by the business association. I have lots of history with this, although none of it…