Why in 2026 are the same first four blocks that folks encounter from the Burnside Bridge into downtown a dystopian nightmare? Over 40,000 trips go across that bridge every day.

Portland City Council September 9, 2026 Public Testimony

Good morning. My name is David Dysart.

I've lived in the downtown area for nearly 20 years and in Portland on both sides of the river for the better part of 37 years.

Portland's grown significantly during that time,… pic.twitter.com/KOSnjEuPuY

— Portland Moderate. (@pdxmoderate) September 9, 2026