(June 29, 2015) – The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is convening “The Future of Portland Parking,” a half-day symposium that is open to the public to explore innovative parking approaches, tools and strategies for the Central City and Portland neighborhoods. The ideas that are explored in the symposium will inform PBOT’s planning of a Citywide Parking Strategy, including the strategy’s two main components: The Central City Parking Policy Update and the Centers and Corridors Parking Study now under development.
The event is free and open to the public. More than 130 people have signed up for all or part of the symposium.
WHAT: Future of Portland Parking Symposium
WHERE: Portland Building Auditorium (second floor)
1120 SW Fifth Avenue
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. symposium
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. drop-in reception
WHO: Commissioner Novick and PBOT Leah Treat will introduce the event
Jeffrey Tumlin, parking and transportation expert, who will deliver the keynote address: Our growing city: Parking for healthy, vibrant communities
A variety of panelists who will explore development, neighborhood perspectives and innovative approaches. Full program may be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/533030
For more information please visit the Future of Portland Parking website.
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