Services and Resources for Parking

Commonly asked questions related to the Reduced Rate Swing Shift program at the SmartPark garages.
If you already tried to resolve your complaint with the lot operator who issued you a parking penalty notice but were unsuccessful, you may file a complaint to the City of Portland. You must file your complaint no later than 90 days from the mailing date of the first penalty payment letter.
The Temporary Street Use Permitting team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues permits for temporary use of the public right of way, including parking, sidewalk, lane and street closures. Permits are issued as per Title 16, 17 and 24 of Portland City Code.
As part of their study of parking and transportation in the Eliot neighborhood, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is convening a Parking Task Force which will meet monthly from October 2022 to fall 2023.
Current permit holders in the Central Eastside (Zones G & N) and Northwest (Zone M) Parking Districts eligible to trade in permit(s) for Transportation Wallet(s). Rules and restrictions apply.
Five one-minute videos that address top traffic safety issues in Portland. Content produced by the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Safe Routes to School has created two multi-day education units on health and transportation safety. Each unit features an interactive PowerPoint presentation that covers crash prevention, road etiquette, traffic laws, and how to ride transit.
Residents and employees in the Central Eastside and Northwest Parking Districts are eligible to purchase a Transportation Wallet or trade in a parking permit in exchange for one.
Following a deadly crash, we install temporary displays to recognize the impact of traffic violence.
In 2024, Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Parking Enforcement team began a big push to encourage more people to register their vehicles. This work is to ensure compliance with state and city law.
Helping people see each other at intersections can improve safety for everyone. Removing parking at intersections and crossings can make the location safer for all modes.

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We use equity data and traffic crash data to identify and prioritize investments.
Residents, property owners and our business community are an essential part of helping the city rebound quickly after a storm. Emergency resources, winter weather basics for residents and businesses, and how the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) prepares for and responds to winter weather.
The Portland Zoning Code contains requirements for vehicle and bicycle parking spaces that apply to development.