Services and Resources for Sidewalks

A guide to starting a park-and-walk by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.

A guide to starting a walking school bus by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.

Portland’s Vision Zero Action Plan sets out specific, measurable actions to move toward zero traffic deaths or serious injuries on Portland streets.

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The Portland in the Streets team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is piloting a Play Streets program which turns neighborhood streets into pop-up community hubs for intergenerational socializing, play, and physical activity.

Some helpful articles and links for understanding the legal side of neighbor's trees.

The Safe Routes to School program works with schools and families to make the trip to school more safe. Learn how to manage parking around schools with the resources on this page.

Second section of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Under the heading "One bureau, one mission" it outline PBOT's operational imperatives. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.

First section of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Includes information on 2023 updates and an overview of the plan. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.

Sections on Transportation Justice in the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Includes definitions and what's new. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.

The City of Portland's Pedestrian Design Guide has been revised based on public comment and testimony and is now available below!

PBOT Director Chris Warner signed the Pedestrian Design Guide Administrative Rule on May 12th, 2022. The effective date is July 1, 2022.

PedPDX is Portland’s Citywide Pedestrian Plan. It prioritizes sidewalk and crossing improvements, along with other investments to make walking safer and more comfortable across the city. The plan identifies the key strategies and tools we will use to make Portland a great walking city for everyone.

Making walking in Portland a joyful experience is one of the six objectives of PedPDX. The neighborhoods of Portland each have their own character, and elements such as benches, “creative crosswalks,” wayfinding signs, and pedestrian events can help make that overall walking experience a joyful one.

Actions to make it easier and more affordable for sidewalks to be constructed will enable each group—residents, developers, and property owners—to contribute to enhancing the city’s pedestrian network.

Addressing issues of safety and security in the pedestrian network is important, particularly in areas where people do not have other transportation options and in areas that have historically been underserved.

Outreach and education programs complement infrastructure design to keep Portlanders safe while walking. Actions are tailored to address safety for vulnerable users and all ages and abilities.