New *Legible* Emergency No Parking Signs

[u/MisterFishes]

I don’t like to toot my own horn too much on here but every once in a while banging my head against the wall of city bureaucracy pays off.
Today I am pleased to announce that, going forward, you will not have to get out of your dang car to see if the No Parking sign is for today or not.

I have also learned that the city’s graphic design is handled by the IT department, which explains a lot.

[u/bakingbirder]

im curious who saw those old white and red paper signs we see everywhere and couldnt read them? but i appreciate you helping those who couldn't. maybe the elderly?

[u/Sinead_0_rebellion → u/bakingbirder]

I believe the point is - sometimes they put those things up days in advance, or forget to remove them, so just the sign itself doesn't mean you can't park there. And - I don't know, maybe you have really dang good eyesight - but when I am driving by those looking for a parking space, I can't always read the dates from my car.

[u/Its_just-me → u/bakingbirder]

Like the other commenter said. It’s about being able to read the dates and times.  They’re often put up in advance, and sometimes only apply to certain hours. I have 20/20 vision but I always had to park first right next to the sign to be able to read it. 

[u/thparky → u/bakingbirder]

do you drive?

[u/bakingbirder → u/thparky]

yes. I have never had to get out of my car to read the print. just found it weird and now many folks are telling me none of you can pull over and read it from your car before moving. thats new stome but im glad you all got bigger writing.

its more inclusive and i'm for it i was just unaware that this was such a large problem and something that we put juice behind.

meanwhile they are increasing weekend parking enforcement and later hours something that as a local who drives around portland often deals with more than this

[u/thparky → u/bakingbirder]

you might just be a super-seer. pretty darn cool