Well, this is great news for precisely one Portland resident, isn't it? Question. What does this have to do with fixing some pot-holes, or reigning-in out of control special interest like the Bicycle Transportation Alliance?

Since the Transportation office is so interested in keeping over-priced women's clothing available in Portland, where was Mr. Adams while another purveyor of women's fashion was being forcibly run out of the same zip-code by fanatic animal lovers?

If Transportation Commissioner Adams chooses now to demonstrate a commitment to Portland area small-business, then please explain the Ikea store by the Airport.

If aiding Portland residents, one resident at a time, is part of the Transportation Commissioner's job, then I for one would like to see people like James Chasse tapped for special consideration, instead of wealthy retailers already benefitting from years of sweetheart deals from the city.

You geniuses put train-tracks all over the full length and breadth of downtown Portland, and then want to turn around and talk bicycle safety. Perhaps this is because the Transportation Office is busy securing his constituency's ability to shop-till-they-drop. But hey, don't let your job as Transportation Commissioner stop you from campaigning for the Mayor's Office on the tax-payer's dime, Mr. Adams. More power to you, sir.