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History of Racism in Portland's Transportation System

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Explore the history of racism in Portland's transportation system and the lasting impacts still experienced by communities today.

Overview

As a companion piece to the 2045 Transportation System Plan, PBOT developed an accompanying document and an upcoming video exploring the racist history of transportation planning and provision in Portland. Featured as a key part of the Plan’s major equity analysis, understanding this history is vital in ensuring that informed transportation and land use decisions avoid perpetuating harms to underserved populations and continue the meaningful pursuit toward transportation justice.

Review the Draft Report

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Take a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Short Film

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