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Comments (18)
Sidewalk cafe tables and chairs are the likely intended target, along with trash dumpsters on non-collection days.
Posted by John Rettig | August 9, 2011 11:58 AM
All of those silhouettes look pretty Anglo. Where’s the diversity?
Posted by LO Pom Mom | August 9, 2011 12:30 PM
I'm guessing that it's aimed at panhandlers, particularly panhandlers with dogs - note the specific description of how dogs must be controlled.
Posted by Isaac Laquedem | August 9, 2011 12:33 PM
According to the mayor's office, its a veritable Rainbow Coalition.
The first figure is a white father and Gulf War vet pushing his adopted Guatemalan daughter in the stroller.
The second figure is a Japanese American who was interned during WWII.
The third figure is an African American woman who is now running for county DA.
The fourth figure is a Jewish man who develop MS. He is a former "hippie" who wears his hair in a bun to keep his neck cool. He cannot hold down a job, but manages to do OK by being a medical marijuana grower.
Don Draper is the last guy.
Posted by Garage Wine | August 9, 2011 12:39 PM
We need a LOT more of those signs that read BICYCLISTS: Pedestrians have the right of way. Slow down and signal audibly to pedestrians ahead. Do not pass until safe to do so. Pass and proceed at WALKING SPEED (3 MPH or slower.)
Posted by Erik H. | August 9, 2011 12:44 PM
A click to the glass of Garage Wine!
Posted by dman | August 9, 2011 12:48 PM
What the hell's a "block face?"
And good one Garage Wine.
Posted by dg | August 9, 2011 1:00 PM
Pedestrian movement? Would that be referring to areas with Randy's loos?
Posted by NW Portlander | August 9, 2011 1:20 PM
Just noticed that the third person in the image seems to be texting while walking which means she will probably stride into the wheelchair-bound gentleman. Naughty, naughty city graphic designers!
Posted by NW Portlander | August 9, 2011 1:25 PM
We need a LOT more of those signs that read BICYCLISTS: Pedestrians have the right of way.
Most areas of downtown its illegal for cyclists to be on the sidewalk in the first place. Lets start by enforcing that.
Posted by Jon | August 9, 2011 2:14 PM
dg:What the hell's a "block face?"...
This might be an incremental step to having people get used
to Block this or that.
What next?
Block Captain to police the rest?
Posted by clinamen | August 9, 2011 2:17 PM
If Block Captain pays as much as Fare Inspector I would like to throw my hat into the ring.
Posted by Gibby | August 9, 2011 2:59 PM
John Rettig has it right. Or at least, that's the typical intention of enforcing this code.
Posted by the other white meat | August 9, 2011 3:19 PM
"The first figure is a white father and Gulf War vet pushing his adopted Guatemalan daughter in the stroller."
Don't be silly. It's one half of a middle-aged, inner-east-side white couple pushing one of their adopted Chinese daughters.
Posted by the other white meat | August 9, 2011 3:22 PM
It's basically a measure used to clear the sidewalks of undesirable people (those without cash to spend in downtown retail establishments) and anyone wishing to express their First Amendment rights (unless, of course, they purchase a city permit).
The original intent was to keep the sidewalks clear of obstructions such as deliveries, newspaper boxes and cafe tables, etc.
The Portland City Council has stretched the purpose way beyond reason and the rule will be found unconstitutional on its face if anyone with a decent lawyer decides to challenge it in court.
Posted by reader | August 9, 2011 3:52 PM
How many have they made, and a what cost?
Posted by boycat | August 9, 2011 9:11 PM
It's for a Portlandia episode, right?
Posted by MIster Tee | August 9, 2011 9:46 PM
I think Mister Tee let the cat out of the bag.
Posted by David E gilmore | August 10, 2011 6:21 AM