Portland delays disabled-parking decision

City delays disabled-parking decision

Tough issue. Needs of business versus needs of disabled.

Limiting disabled parking to four hours would help business.

We need a compromise. I worked in downtown Portland for 2 years. I took advantage of free parking using my disabled card.

Charge disabled workers a fee they can afford.

For disabled shoppers and visitors - sprinkle disabled spots around downtown. Pay once, lower the price, 4 hours.

Making anything free leads to abuse.

I know this is not the solution, but it is the kind of thinking we need to reach one.