Let's figure out E. Votaw answer

We’re not sure if there’s a simple solution for traffic problems along East Votaw Street in Portland during the annual Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show.
But we do know there’s a problem, and it isn’t going to solve itself.
The proliferation of flea markets and golf carts along that stretch from North Meridian Street to the Jay County Fairgrounds has made travel nerve-wracking at best and it is often downright dangerous.
It’s only a matter of time before someone is struck and seriously injured.
So, what’s the solution?
Temporary one-way traffic?
Golf carts only during the engine show?
Closing the street to all but pedestrians?
Every suggestion so far has its own set of complications and consequences.
What’s important at this point it to get the right people around the table to talk about it.
That would include law enforcement, engine show officials, folks who live on that stretch of city street, businesses like Pennville Custom Cabinetry that call the neighborhood home, and some of the vendors themselves.
Mayor Geesaman should act this fall to convene an ad hoc study group that could come back to his administration and the Portland City Council with a recommendation.
There’s no point in waiting. The calendar pages seem to turn over more rapidly these days, and if the city hesitates, the next engine show will be on us before you know it. — J.R.[[In-content Ad]]