Portland City Council Considers Ban on Right Turns at Red Lights
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-11T07:02:13.181Z
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According to Working Class News, the Portland City Council is currently debating a proposal to ban right turns at red lights within city limits, a move aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist...
According to Working Class News, the Portland City Council is currently debating a proposal to ban right turns at red lights within city limits, a move aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. The proposal, spearheaded by Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, has sparked a heated debate between safety advocates and those concerned about increased traffic congestion.
Hardesty argues that the ban is a necessary step to reduce collisions between vehicles and vulnerable road users. "We have seen a
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