Services and Resources for City projects

Protecting human lives is core to Vision Zero, the goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Portland streets.

Information and resources for Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) technical assistance. FAQs on ADA curb ramp scoping, design and construction criteria, as well as helpful resources and presentations.

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The pandemic has led to a substantial increase in the amount of trash, graffiti, and vandalism in the city. The city’s recovery will require that these issues be addressed holistically and comprehensively by engaging multiple bureaus and community organizations.

Explore affordable housing developments that are currently being built or planned for completion within the next few years.

Help divide Portland into four city council districts as a member of the Independent District Commission. Starting in 2024, Portlanders will elect three city councilors to represent each district.

Full scholarships are available to Portland residents for "Portland Traffic & Transportation," a noncredit course at Portland State University sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Contractors interested in bidding as a prime on a public improvement projects with an engineer’s estimate of $500,000 or greater, must be prequalified with the City of Portland.

Apply, based on your knowledge and experience, to serve as a volunteer panelist to evaluate responses to Request for Proposals and make contract award recommendations. A diverse panel of evaluators ensures that typically underrepresented communities have input into the future of their communities.

Investments in our water system today ensure access to clean and safe water for the entire region. We work hard to keep our infrastructure up to date and to prepare for emergencies.

The Water Bureau worked with community members to develop a Bull Run Filtration Good Neighbor Agreement that will help make sure neighbors' interests are considered during design, construction, and ongoing operation of the future water filtration facility.

The Portland Water Bureau secured low-cost, long-term federal financing from the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program to help build the Bull Run Treatment Projects. Based on rate projections, it will provide at least $247 million of debt-service savings.

The Water Bureau is taking steps to maintain water rate affordability while making important long-term investments in the future of the Bull Run water system.