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Amy Stewart's avatar

Our neighborhood is incredibly unique for its walkability, not just compared to other neighborhoods in Portland but anywhere in the country. I chose this neighborhood because I wanted a car-free lifestyle as much as possible. I'm in favor of prioritizing pedestrians. I'd also be entirely in favor of converting more spaces to disabled access spaces, short term loading/unloading spaces, or anything else that makes it easy to get things done when walking isn't an option. But the 20-foot rule benefits drivers too, by giving them more visibility when turning and crossing intersections.

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Javier's avatar

Generally agree but unfortunately “enforcement” of our laws is a dirty word in Portland. It’s a broken city when it comes to ensuring there are consequences for those not following our social contract. https://katu.com/news/local/street-takeover-disrupts-portland-neighborhood-police-monitor-event

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Javier's avatar

Who cares? The city can’t/won’t even enforce laws against no plates, no current registration and sewage spewing RV’s parked where they please. How would they ever enforce a law against parking too close to an intersection?

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M HowardWeinstein's avatar

We are losing too many parking spots and not happy about that. Also, potholes are a real problem.

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Javier's avatar

Well spending on racial “justice” ideology takes precedence over filling potholes in Portland. You get what you vote for.

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