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10-cent local gas tax, explained

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In 2016, Portland voters approved a four-year, 10-cent local gas tax. Voters renewed the tax in 2020 and 2024. Revenues go into the Local Gas Fund, within the Fixing Our Streets program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), providing dedicated funding for Portland's transportation system.

2021 Fixing Our Streets Report

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Report for 2021 on the use of the 10-cent gas tax and heavy vehicle use tax, collectively known as the Fixing Our Streets program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Program overview, Covid-19 and other impacts, project list, spotlight projects, and more.

About the Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee

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Purpose, role, bylaws of Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee, the appointed body ensuring accountability of the 10-cent local gas tax and heavy vehicle use tax known collectively as the Fixing Our Streets program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Bike Lane Upgrades: Concrete Separators

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PBOT is prioritizing upgrading bike lanes on many streets by replacing plastic delineator posts with more permanent material, typically either a concrete traffic separator or, in the case of parking protected bicycle lanes, concrete islands.

Fixing Our Streets annual reports

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Annual progress reports on the 10-cent local gas tax and heavy vehicle use tax, administered through the Fixing Our Streets program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Heavy vehicle use tax, explained

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In 2016, city council approved a 4-year heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT), collected on businesses delivering goods within city limits. Revenues go into the Heavy Vehicle Use Fund, within the Fixing Our Streets program, for projects along priority freight routes. Council renewed it in 2020 and 2024.

How we developed new local transportation funding

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In 2026, Portland City Council considered new ways to fund the maintenance and operation of Portland’s streets, sidewalks, bridges, signs, lights, and other infrastructure. In April 2026, Council adopted a Street Damage Restoration Fee and a Transportation Utility Fee.

Local gas tax projects (2020-2024)

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Resource allocation for the 10-cent local gas tax 2020-2024. Summary of projects completed or still in progress that began during the second cycle of funding, 2020-2024.

Local gas tax projects (2024-2028)

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Resource allocation for the 10-cent local gas tax 2024-2028. Summary of projects completed or still in progress that began during the third cycle of funding, 2024-2028.

Speed reduction on neighborhood cut-through routes

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The 10-cent local gas tax known as Fixing Our Streets includes funding for reducing speeds on neighborhood streets with high speeds and high traffic volumes. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) focuses on projects in areas with lower incomes with less transportation investment.

"Wait for Green" Bike Markings Project

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Up to 40%* of bicyclists do not know where to wait to "trigger" an intersection green signal (*2023 survey). This project provides "Wait for Green" bicycle markings where missing throughout the city, clearing congestion and providing clarity. Work began in 2023 and will extend through completion.

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