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Lower Costs, More Opportunities: Portland's Street Activation Fee Waiver Program

The City has launched the Street Activation Fee Waiver Program. If you operate a sidewalk café within the I-405 loop, you could save over $800 in fees. Read on to see if you qualify, and how to apply.

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Holiday Parking

PBOT Announces Free Parking Weekends!

Big Boost for Pearl District Small Businesses

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has announced a series of free parking days designed to support local shopping during the holiday season, and the Pearl District is a major beneficiary of this new initiative.