Over the last two decades, Portland has become a national destination for its food cart scene, with hundreds of carts across the metro area. But unlike cities such as Los Angeles or Manhattan, where diners often encounter food trucks while walking down the street, Portland’s food carts are stationary, typically based within clusters known as “pods.” As of this month, however, a number of food trucks are hitting the streets as a part of a new city project.
A pilot program from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is enabling mobile food trucks to operate at bureau-designated parking spots on central city streets. In January, Portland city council unanimously
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