Downtown Praises Protests, Traffic Cameras Incoming, and a City Gender Divide

This week, we’re breaking down a new survey showing women have a much more favorable view of Portland than men, a bump in downtown business thanks to recent protests, and the city's plan to increase the number of traffic cameras. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: USDA Uses AC/DC, Scarlett Johansson Movie Scene To Scare Away Wolves [Oregonian] The Gender Gap in City Perceptions [City Observatory] Downtown Foot Traffic Is Picking Up, but ‘We’re in the Hard Work Phase’ [Oregonian] Portland Is Seeing Its Biggest Protests Since 2020. These Downtown Businesses Say They're Loving It [KGW] Portland’s Speed Cameras Have Disappeared. Here’s Why [KOIN] Data Shows Automated Speed Cameras Work. Why Doesn’t Portland Install a Whole Lot More? [Willamette Week] 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 sponsors of this August 8th episode: Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Oregon Coast Visitors Association OMSI Biketown PDX - Use code CITYCAST25 for a free unlock