Concerns regarding the safety of SE Cesar Chavez Blvd are being addressed as Councilor Angelita Morillo urges the Transportation and Infrastructure committee to take up the issue. Morillo's call for action follows a recent incident that highlights the ongoing safety risks of this stretch of road. The councilor's initiative was prompted by an incident involving local resident Thiet and their family, who were affected by the hazards of the boulevard.

In an effort to rapidly address the public's safety concerns, Morillo stated her intention to collaborate with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). "I saw that news story last week and I plan to work with PBOT to bring this to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee to see what safety changes can be made to the entire strip," Morillo said, according to a statement released on the city's official website. The commitment aims to not only prevent future incidents but to also honor those whose lives have been taken prematurely due to the current conditions of the boulevard.

The safety of SE Cesar Chavez Blvd has been a consistent concern among residents, who have called for changes to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. As the boulevard continues to be scrutinized, there is an increasing demand for improved infrastructure and traffic management, with the council beginning to address these concerns. Morillo's actions reflect a step in the ongoing discussion about urban transportation safety and infrastructure in Portland.

Morillo's push to get the issue on the agenda suggests a more proactive stance may soon be taken by city officials. "Thank you for continuing to highlight these issues and honoring the lives taken from us too soon," she added, according to the City of Portland.