Transportation
Engineering And Design
Upgrades across Portland to improve pedestrian safety at intersections with traffic signals.
Fall 2022 to 2025
What's happening now?
PBOT is 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 | Protected Left-Turn Signal | Planned (2022-23) |
| Burnside St. & 60th Ave., E | Protected Left-Turn Signal | Planned (2022-23) |
| Killingsworth St. & 42nd Ave., NE | Protected Left-Turn Signal | Planned (2022-23) |
| 96th Ave. & Main St., SE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
| Alberta St. & 33rd Ave., NE | 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 |
| Sandy Blvd. & 43rd Ave., NE | Pedestrian Head Start | Complete |
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
Project Funding
$800,000 from Fixing Our Streets