About Northwest in Motion

Transportation

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Northwest in Motion Plan represents over two years of analysis, community outreach, and problem-solving to improve walking, biking, and public transit in the Northwest District and surrounding area.

Adopted by City Council in October 2020

What's happening now

Review the newly published traffic calming report to learn about traffic speeds and volumes after Northwest in Motion projects were implemented.

Northwest in Motion 2025 Traffic Calming Report 1.24 MB

(Last update: August 2025)

Plan Overview Video

An overview of the Northwest in Motion plan.

Adopted Northwest in Motion Plan

Cover of Northwest in Motion Planning Document

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Download the plan here:

Northwest in Motion - Adopted Plan - October 2020 22.92 MB

Highlights of the plan include:

5 near-term Neighborhood Greenway upgrade and expansion projects
5 near-term Corridor Improvement projects focused on pedestrian safety and transit reliability
7 longer-term neighborhood greenway and corridor improvement projects
10 ongoing area-wide programs to address other community-identified needs
Recommended updates to street classifications to support the plan
An implementation and funding strategy clearly laying out a path forward for these projects and programs

Click here to learn about the planning process and plan background