Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Portland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with low priority
Lancaster Street parking change
An underused loading zone on Lancaster Street would become 1-hour parking tied to Portland High School's approved spaces.
Fore Street parking versus active transportation
Six new parking spaces were added on Fore Street to help island commuters during nearby construction, over one dissent arguing public street space shouldn't go to private car parking without bike planning.
Speeding and missing signage on Mabel Street
A 40-year Mabel Street resident says cars race down her Deering Center street, which has no speed limit signs, no children-playing signs, and no sidewalks.
Golf carts on Peaks Island
An annual report on the Peaks Island golf cart program was scheduled, a topic of long-running interest to island residents.
Moped and motorcycle parking
Right now moped and motorcycle spots are 10-hour-only, so riders without off-street parking have to move their bikes constantly. Staff will draft an eight-hour designation tied to residential permits, coming back for a vote this fall.