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Portland bans driving in select parks to help promote safe physical distancing practices

Purpose
Public health
Approach
Changes to public space
Type
Public space
Mode
Walking
Walking
Bicycle / e-bicycle
Bicycle / e-bicycle

About this initiative

The Portland Parks & Recreation bureau closed 10 parks to motor vehicle traffic to give park users more space for walking, rolling, and cycling on March 26th. As of June 5th, motor vehicle traffic is restricted in 5 parks.

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