CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The $40,000 the city of Corvallis rakes in each year from ads on city buses could be in jeopardy as its city council weighs the merits of enforcing a policy that restricts the ads too promotions for goods and services.
The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports city leaders are considering changing the policy after Portland’s transit system was sued successfully and forced to open its trains and buses to ads of all types.
A state court ruled Portland can’t exclude only certain types of ads.
The current Corvallis policy prohibits tobacco and alcohol advertisements, unlawful conduct, obscenity, nudity, city-endorsed ads, and any symbol or image that might interfere with traffic safety.
Also limited: Ads referencing politics or religion.
Corvallis has sold ads on its buses since 2004.
