Transportation
Engineering And Design
Upgrades across Portland to improve pedestrian safety at intersections with traffic signals.
Fall 2022 to 2025
What's happening now?
We are improving intersections on a rolling basis now and continuing into 2025.
Planned & Completed Upgrades
More upgrades will be added as they are confirmed
| Location | Upgrade | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 45th Ave. & Multnomah Blvd., SW | Left-Turn Signal | Planned (2024) |
| Burnside St. & 60th Ave., E | Left-Turn Signal | Complete |
| Killingsworth St. & 42nd Ave., NE | Left-Turn Signal | Complete |
| 146th Ave. & Stark St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| 82nd Ave. & Boise St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| 82nd & Yamhill St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| 92nd Ave. & Harold St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| 96th Ave. & Main St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Alberta St. & 33rd Ave., NE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Broadway & 15th Ave., NE | Pedestrian Head Start, Accessible Pedestrian System | Complete |
| Capitol Hwy. & Terwilliger Blvd., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| César E. Chávez Blvd. & Clinton St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Columbia Blvd. & 21st Ave., NE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Foster Rd. & 134th Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Foster Rd. & 136th Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Lincoln St. & 50th Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Powell Blvd. & 21st Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Powell Blvd. & 26th Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Powell Blvd. & 33rd Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Powell Blvd. & 42nd Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Salmon St. & Naito Pkwy., SW | Pedestrian Head Start | Planned (2023) |
| Sandy Blvd. & 41st Ave., NE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Sandy Blvd. & 43rd Ave., NE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Washington St. & 76th Ave., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Columbia & Interstate Pl, N | Signal Head Safety Upgrades | Planned (2023) |
| Front & 21st, NW | Signal Head Safety Upgrades, Accessible Pedestrian System | Planned (2024) |
| Front & Nicolai, NW | Signal Head Safety Upgrades, Accessible Pedestrian System | Planned (2024) |
Project Background
This project is upgrading intersections across Portland using tools proven to help prevent pedestrian crashes.
The project is focusing on intersections with signals because nearly half of pedestrian crashes occur at these locations (see graphic).
We are prioritizing locations with a history of pedestrian crashes, those on the High Crash Network, and areas with relatively high numbers of lower-income individuals or people of color.
This project will include:
- Pedestrian head starts that provide a "WALK" signal seconds before a green light
- Accessible Pedestrian Systems at more locations with pedestrian head starts to help people with limited vision cross streets safely
- Protected left-turn signals that separate left-turning drivers from people in crosswalks
- Signal head upgrades including larger signal heads and retroreflective backplates for greater visibility
Project Funding
$800,000 from Fixing Our Streets