Taylor Griggs
Taylor Griggs is a news reporter for the Portland Mercury. She is interested in all of your ideas, comments and concerns, particularly those related to transportation, climate, labor, and Portland city government. Send Taylor an email at tgriggs@portlandmercury.com, and find her on Bluesky @taylorgriggs.
Posted inTransportation
Without a Strong Ally in City Hall, Frog Ferry Project Loses Buoyancy
The dream of a ferry may not be alive in Portland…at least for now.
Posted inNews
Portland Set to Begin Work on First-of-Its-Kind Climate Investment Plan Financed by Clean Energy Fund
Portland is poised to spend $750 million over the next five years on climate projects through the city’s clean energy fund. The spending plan comes as another city bureau is in peril.
Posted inNews
Amid Budget Crisis, Leaked PBOT Emails Deepen Public Distrust of Portland Transportation Leaders
Communication clashes and plans to alter a protected bike lane have sparked skepticism and scrutiny from community advocates and Metro.
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Facing a $32 Million Shortfall, PBOT Leaders Issue Grim Forecast for Portland’s Transportation Future
Without an immediate lifeline, Portland’s transportation bureau is staring down hundreds of job losses, defrayed maintenance, and an end to its graffiti and derelict RV removal program.
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Portland Youths Call for Local, State Climate Action at Annual Climate Strike
Hundreds of Portlanders gathered Friday, Sept. 15 to demand Gov. Tina Kotek declare a climate emergency and take action against Zenith Energy.
Posted inlabor
Organizing Portland: Local Labor Organizers See Surge in Union Solidarity, Diversity
Independent union membership is growing at Portland retail stores, restaurants, and even strip clubs. Longstanding unions are also receiving community support.