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Safer Intersections for Pedestrians

Transportation
Completed
Intersection upgrades across Portland that used tools proven to help prevent pedestrian crashes.
A person's hand on a newly upgraded pedestrian push button
Fall 2022 through Spring 2025
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Work is complete.

Completed Upgrades

LocationUpgradeStatus
52nd Ave. & Duke St., SEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
52nd Ave. & Ellis St., SEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
92nd Ave. & Eugene St., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
102nd Ave. & Prescott St., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
122nd Ave. & Marx St., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Broadway & 30th Ave., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Broadway & 28th, NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
César E. Chávez Blvd. & Holgate Blvd., SEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
César E. Chávez Blvd. & Main St., SEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Glisan St. & 53rd Ave., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Halsey St. & 132nd Ave., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Holgate Blvd. & 84th Ave., SEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Killingsworth & 20th Ave., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Sandy Blvd. & 87th Ave., NEAccessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
45th Ave. & Multnomah Blvd., SWLeft-Turn SignalComplete
Burnside St. & 60th Ave., ELeft-Turn SignalComplete
Holgate Blvd. & 104th, SELeft-Turn SignalComplete
Killingsworth St. & 42nd Ave., NELeft-Turn SignalComplete
146th Ave. & Stark St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
148th Ave. & Mill St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
82nd Ave. & Boise St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
82nd & Yamhill St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
92nd Ave. & 91st Pl, SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
92nd Ave. & Harold St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
96th Ave. & Main St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Alberta St. & 33rd Ave., NEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Belmont St. & 30th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Belmont St. & 34th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Broadway & 15th Ave., NEPedestrian Head Start, Accessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Capitol Hwy. & Terwilliger Blvd., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
César E. Chávez Blvd. & Clinton St., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Columbia Blvd. & 21st Ave., NEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Duke St. & 78th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Foster Rd. & 134th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Foster Rd. & 136th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Foster Rd. & Jenne Rd., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Holgate Blvd. & 112th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Lincoln St. & 50th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 21st Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 26th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 33rd Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 42nd Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 52nd Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 65th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 69th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 71st Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & 72nd Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Powell Blvd. & César E. Chávez Blvd., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Salmon St. & Naito Pkwy., SWPedestrian Head StartComplete
Salmon St. & 60th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Sandy Blvd. & 41st Ave., NEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Sandy Blvd. & 43rd Ave., NEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Washington St. & 76th Ave., SEPedestrian Head StartComplete
Columbia & Interstate Pl, NSignal Head Safety UpgradesComplete
Flavel & 52nd, SESignal Head Safety Upgrades, Accessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Front & 21st, NWSignal Head Safety Upgrades, Accessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Front & Nicolai, NWSignal Head Safety Upgrades, Accessible Pedestrian SystemComplete
Sandy & 72nd, NESignal timing adjustments to reduce red-light crashesComplete

Project Background

Pie chart showing proportions of pedestrian crashes by location
Crash data indicate that 71 percent of pedestrians are hit at intersections, with 44 percent occurring at intersections with signals. (Data: Oregon Department of Transportation, 2006–2015)

This project upgraded intersections across Portland using tools proven to help prevent pedestrian crashes.

The project focused on intersections with signals because nearly half of pedestrian crashes occur at these locations (see graphic).

We prioritized 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 included:

  • Pedestrian head starts that provide a "WALK" signal seconds before a green light
  • Accessible Pedestrian Systemsat 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

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