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Analysis indicates 20 mph speed limit reduced driving speeds

Small but significant reductions suggest safety benefits from Portland's 20 mph speed limit.

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Results from October 2020 Survey

What Works Portland Citywide Survey Results from October on how bureaus determine whether to enter into or continue a contract. 

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Caring for our customers now—and tomorrow—through wise infrastructure investments

As we invest in the Bull Run Treatment Projects, we're committed to keeping water affordable by taking advantage of low-interest rate financing, managing costs closely, and offering assistance to customers who could use help paying their bill.

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Women in Water: Anna Buckley

Anna Buckley, Water Resources Program Coordinator, assesses the health of streams in the Bull Run Watershed. Culverts, the pipes that channel natural streams and roadside ditches under roads, are Buckley’s major point of emphasis.

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Get outdoors this winter with SmartTrips Adventure Bingo

As we stay home during the statewide freeze to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) SmartTrips program invites you to participate in our Adventure Bingo during winter 2020-2021.

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Know Your WWC Criteria: Setting Measurable Citywide Goals

What Works Cities certification provides a national standard for management of local governments using data and evidence. In this blog series, we highlight WWC certification criteria and what the City of Portland is doing to achieve them.

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Know Your WWC Criteria: Making Data Publicly Accessible

What Works Cities certification provides a national standard for management of local governments using data and evidence. In this blog series, we highlight WWC certification criteria and what the City of Portland is doing to achieve them.

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Counting Fish on a Moonless Night

PWB Fish Biologist Burke Strobel takes us on his annual midnight journey to count the cutthroat trout in Bull Run Lake.

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New training sessions added for Case Managers

November and January sessions on SB608 and Relocation Assistance and FAIR Ordinances.

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Fall Supplemental Budget Hearing

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Remembering crash victims in Portland and across the world

Traffic crash victims and those who love them are the focus of World Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 15th.

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Bathrooms save lives.

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SPUR Spotlight: SAFE Transportation

Highlighting Portland's small businesses as they work through the COVID-19 pandemic

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