The Portland Bureau of Transportation said fewer businesses are applying for the “Healthy Business Permits” needed to utilize street dining.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Fewer business are utilizing street dining plazas, according to the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Dylan Rivera with PBOT said there’s 350 permits as of now, which is half the amount from a year ago.
“A lot of businesses say they’re ready to go back to normal,” Rivera said.
PBOT wants to improve the safety of the outdoor dining structures after receiving some complaints from residents, Rivera said.
“When they’re walking in the neighborhood, it’s hard for passing car traffic
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