Good article, Paul.

It's pretty clear that the City has South Willamette in its sights, and has no regard either for the business community or residents in this area. Years of "deferred" maintenance on the sidewalks and streets; no attention given to the rampant graffiti in the area; an insane bike lane proposal railroaded through; street "improvements" that actually hinder traffic, etc. I can't wait to see the folly of ADA-compliant ramps added to sidewalks that are impassable for wheelchairs due to the immovable utility poles.

Also sorry to see that the usual suspects have once again hijacked this conversation.