About this episode
Portland has more than 50 miles of gravel road. Yep, that’s INSIDE city limits! And if you lived in these areas and wanted sidewalks installed - or other basic things like street lights, storm drainage, and ADA-compliant curbs - the city says it’s up to you and your neighbors to pay for it . Southeast Portland homeowner, Bryan Vance, found this out when he received a notice from the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Host Claudia Meza chats with Bryan about his situation and all he’s learned battling city hall. Looking for more stories? Sign up for our morning newsletter, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram !