PORTLAND, Ore. — A cleaner and safer downtown Portland has seen pedestrian traffic increase by 22% in January.
A Great Post-Pandemic Turnaround
This is a great turnaround for a city that has experienced a steadily declining number of feet visiting businesses and retail establishments in the area since before the 2020 pandemic.
According to the summer report of ‘Portland Clean and Safe,’ overall foot traffic has increased by 5.6% since 2024.
Downtown business owners are thrilled with the increased foot traffic passing their shop windows, making those cash registers sing…