PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Protesters are calling out the City of Portland for their lack of action in enforcing camping bans along Safe Routes to School.
On Friday, they spray-painted “SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL” on a sidewalk in Northwest Portland.
The City of Portland passed an emergency declaration last fall banning camping along safe routes and within 150 feet of a school. However, neighbors said it’s not being enforced.
“We want the city and state to make housing and shelter,” said Kara Shane Colley who lives in Portland. “Particularly near a park or a school, there should be no camping.”
KOIN 6 reached out to the City of Portland for a response and a spokesperson said they have no comment to share at this time.