The robotaxi company Waymo is eyeing Portland.
That’s according to Portland Bureau of Transportation director Millicent Williams, who briefed city officials in a Jan. 20 email to Mayor Keith Wilson, City Administrator Raymond Lee, and the Portland City Council.
“As you may have heard, there is interest from Waymo in bringing autonomous vehicles to the city of Portland,” Millicent wrote. “While AVs may bring safety benefits, they may also have significant impacts on our local transportation system. They may add additional miles driven on our streets, cause curb zone conflicts during pickups and drop-offs, present challenges for first responders, and more.”…