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PBOT presents Vision Zero fatalities report and action plan to City Council on Wednesday
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will present two reports on traffic safety to the Portland City Council on Wednesday.
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PBOT Vision Zero April 2024 Newsletter
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PBOT Safe Routes to School March 2024 Newsletter
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PBOT Vision Zero February 2024 Newsletter
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PBOT Safe Routes to School February 2024 Newsletter
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Dedicated team, community support help Portland weather a winter storm to start 2024
Public servants and volunteers cleared roads and trees, fielded record numbers of community calls, dispatched help and much more during a weeklong winter storm. Now, the thaw begins.
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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.
Take steps now to protect your plumbing from the winter weather.
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Audit Update: The Fire Bureau has taken steps to improve its accountability system; Human Resources made one improvement to its investigation guidelines, but disagrees others are necessary
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report, "Fire & Rescue does not have a coherent accountability system," that recommended Fire set clear expectations for work requirements and employee conduct, and Human Resources improve guidance and monitoring of complaints, investigations, and discipline
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PBOT Vision Zero December 2023 Newsletter
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Portland Fire & Rescue: Community Health Division programs need guidance and leadership to provide Portlanders with the services they need and reduce demands on firefighters
Our audit identified gaps in the Fire Bureau’s management of the Community Health Division, worsened by an inconsistent commitment to its programs. We make recommendations to articulate goals, plans, and monitor its programs to best serve Portlanders and offset demands on traditional fire crews.
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PBOT Safe Routes to School December 2023 Newsletter
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Portland Vision Zero Action Plan Update 2023-25
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PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2023 Newsletter
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PBOT Vision Zero October 2023 Newsletter
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PBOT Safe Routes to School October 2023 Newsletter
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Fraud Hotline Update: New Fire Bureau compensation package allows use of City water to wash personal vehicles, but risk of perceived waste and disregard for resource conservation remains
Some progress made, but Fire Bureau changed rules to allow washing personal vehicles with City water despite Auditor’s finding of government waste.
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5 things you didn’t know about hydrants that will change your life
Okay, maybe these sweet hydrant facts won’t change your life, but hydrants themselves definitely make your life better.
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PCEF Program achieves over 1,000 cooling unit installations
In need of heat relief? Call 211 to get transportation to a local cooling shelter and other resources. For medical help, call 911.
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