UPDATED: What is happening now?
- 2024 projects constructed include: SE Harold, 92nd to 122nd and NE 139th, NE Glisan to SE Stark.
- Design is complete for NE San Rafael, 125th to 138th. Construction is likely to take place in fall 2024 after pavement re-sufacing of the street in summer.
- SW 45th Avenue and SW Broadway Drive corridors are still in design. Emergency response bureaus had concerns about the speed cushions' impact on emergency response times. PBOT is re-designing project elements and seeking updated approval. Construction is now targeted for 2025.
- Traffic chicane pilot projects on SE 62nd and NE 119th avenues are in design and targeted winter 2025 construction.
View PBOT presentation to the Russell Neighborhood Association on NE San Rafael traffic calming project and NE Sacramento-Knott greenway project.
Where are projects taking place?
Street | Start Point | End Point | Expected Construction Year |
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Chicane Pilot Project - Testing lower cost materials for speed reduction impacts | |||
NE Sacramento | NE 111th | NE 122nd | 2021 (Completed) |
NE Shaver | NE 122nd | NE 141st | 2021 (Completed) |
SE 60th | SE Flavel St. | SE Flavel Dr. | 2021 (Completed) |
SE Nehalem | SE 67th | SE 72nd | 2021 (Completed) |
SE 64th | SE Clatsop | SE Flavel Dr. | 2021 (Completed) |
SE Flavel | SE 52nd | SE Clatsop | 2022 (Completed) |
N Columbia Way | N Fessenden | N Smith | 2022 (Completed) |
N Oswego | N Lombard | N Columbia | 2022 (Completed) |
N Buchanan | N Lombard | N Columbia | 2022 (Completed) |
NE Ainsworth | NE MLK Jr. | NE 15th | 2023 (Completed) |
N Portsmouth | N Lombard | N Fessenden | 2023 (Completed) |
NE Fremont | NE 122nd | NE 141st | 2023 (Completed) |
SE 135th | SE Stark | SE Division | 2023 (Completed) |
NE 139th | NE Glisan | SE Stark | 2024 (Completed) |
SW 45th | SW Multnomah | SW Taylors Ferry | Postponed - Needs approval for speed limit reduction by ODOT (rejected in 2024). |
SW Broadway Dr. | SW Patton | SW Broadway Ave | 2025 (In design) |
SE Harold | SE 92nd | SE 122nd | 2024 (Completed) |
NE San Rafael | NE 125th | NE 138th | 2024 (In progress, weather may impact construction) |
SW Burlingame Ave - Chicane Pilot | SW Chestnut | SW Capitol Hwy | 2023 (Completed) |
SE 62nd Ave - Chicane Pilot | SE Harney | SE Flavel | 2025 (In design) |
NE 119th - Chicane Pilot | NE San Rafael | NE Halsey | 2025 (In design) |
Map of Projects
This is a map showing projects to reduce speed on neighborhood cut-through routes. It shows the locations for speed bumps, speed cushions and other traffic calming projects on streets throughout the city. PBOT understands that this map is not accessible for users of assistive technology. Due to the complexity of the information the map provides and the currently available map platforms at the city, it will take some time to make adjustments. We thank you for your patience while we work on a technology-based solution. As we work toward providing accessibility, please contact email address and/or program name phone number to reach PBOT staff who can assist you to get the data you need from the map. You can also contact PBOT’s ADA Coordinator at Lisa.Strader@portlandoregon.gov or at 503-823-5703.
Again, thank you for your understanding and patience.
How were the projects chosen?
PBOT developed an evaluation matrix combining traffic operations like automobile speeds and volumes, policy considerations like priority safe routes to school corridors, and equity impacts using PBOT's Equity Matrix. Streets with the highest speeds and traffic volumes in areas of highest needs were prioritized.
Funding is from the Fixing Our Streets program.
Program Highlight
SW Burlingame Ave is home to a pilot traffic chicane project. Collaborating with the neighborhood, PBOT installed traffic chicanes using more temporary materials. The pilot project's goal is to determine if chicanes can reduce speeds more cost-effectively on narrow streets compared to speed bumps. Other streets in consideration are SW Dolph Ct, NE 118th Ave, and SE 62nd Ave.
Traffic speed data is collected both before and after implementation to determine impacts to the street. SW Burlingame Ave is the first location in the pilot project.
Why traffic calming on SW Burlingame?
SW Burlingame is identified as a Safe Route to School priority investment corridor. Safe Routes to School corridors are where PBOT focuses investments to help families walk, bike, and roll to school safely.
SW Burlingame is an important route for families accessing the Ida B Wells High School and Reike Elementary campuses.
Public Involvement Opportunities
Please contact Scott Cohen at 503-823-5345 or scott.cohen@portlandoregon.gov if you'd like to connect with PBOT staff about upcoming projects.
View past presentation to the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association about the NE Ainsworth Street, NE MLK Blvd to NE 15th Ave.
Will my street be considered?
Please contact 311 to report speeding or other safety issues. You can also look at the last 10 years of PBOT's traffic data available on this web map. This will show you similar data that PBOT staff use to evaluate traffic operations.