Services, Guides, and Information

PBOT's Portland Public Street Plazas are community-oriented public spaces where business and community activities are clustered, using the full width or part of a city street Rather than just a place to pass through, these sections of city streets become neighborhood destinations.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) may require traffic control for work in the public right-of-way. Equipment may be bought or rented. Here are basic examples of traffic control and a partial list of vendors in the Portland area. Vendor list does not indicate a preference.

A closer look at how the technical factors of topography and existing stormwater infrastructure influence new sidewalk construction with development. Reasons the city seeks alternative pedestrian connections in lower-density residential zones.

As part of a development permit or land use application, the landowner may be required to grant an easement to the City for public right-of-way purposes. This is often referred to as a “dedication.”

This section covers Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) insurance and bond requirements for temporary street-use permits, street-opening permits, sewer connection permits, minor construction, outdoor dining, community events, and utility installation in the public right-of-way.

The Livable Streets Strategy is Portland's roadmap to encouraging and implementing placemaking and community uses in the public right-of-way.
Adopted unanimously by City Council on October 25, 2017.

In spring 2016, the city adopted the Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge (LTIC), a charge on new infill development occurring on specific streets in single-dwelling residential zones (see map below). The LTIC provides simpler, more predictable options for developers to meet their obligations.

Some right-of-way permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) let businesses and nonprofits use street and/or sidewalk space to serve customers. This guide helps ensure your space is accessible for people with disabilities as required by the ADA.

PBOT has updated the PBOT Development Review Manual to Creating Public Streets and Connections. This manual contains information for designing public improvements consistent with the authority granted to PBOT under City Code in relation to land use and building permit actions.

Este verano, el PBOT está promoviendo numerosas plazas públicas en toda la ciudad en colaboración con las asociaciones, negocios y comunidades locales.

A street vacation extinguishes the public’s interest in street right-of-way. When street area is vacated, control is passed to the underlying fee owner, most often the abutting property owner but not always.

If you are interested in vacating a street, email pbotrwa@portlandoregon.gov to inquire.

The Temporary Street Use Permitting team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues permits for temporary use of the public right of way, including parking, sidewalk, lane and street closures. Permits are issued as per Title 16, 17 and 24 of Portland City Code.

PBOT is updating City Code Sections 17.88.010 and 17.107.030 to align with existing Title 33 regulations.

Resources for Utilities, Structures & Sewers in the Public Right-of-Way

This section covers Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) insurance requirements for utility vault installations in the public right-of-way.

Certain utility vaults constructed in city right-of-way as a result of new development may require the owner or tenant to enter into a lease with the city for privatization of public right-of-way. Leases processed by Right-of-Way Acquisition team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Blocks program was an innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has since retired. Please see our Block Party program for information on hosting an event on your neighborhood street today!

如果在公共通行空间施工，波特兰市交通局（PBOT）可能会要求进行交通管制。可以买或租设备。以下是一些基本交通控制设备示例及波特兰地区部分供应商的名单。供应商名单并不表示我们对其的偏好。