How Safe is the MAX? Plus, PSU Protests’ Aftermath and a Scaled-Back Camping Ban

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the safety issues facing Portland’s transit system, the aftermath of the PSU ceasefire protests, and the city camping ban that has been officially approved after many iterations. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Portland Mercury news reporter Taylor Griggs and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed on Today’s Episode: STREET VIEW: Public Transit Safety Concerns Deserve a Thoughtful Response [Portland Mercury] Students in Oregon and Across U.S. Call for Divestment. It’s Not So Simple. [Oregonian] Posts Called for Targeted Vandalism, Violence During Portland State University Protests, Police Say [KGW] PSU Requests Portland Police Help in Clearing Library Occupied by Student Protesters [Oregonian] Portland Mayor’s Scaled-Back Homeless Camping Ban Approved, Enforcement Can Begin Immediately [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Bon Coeur Home and Wellness with offer code BonCoeurCityCast20