Services, Guides, and Information
24 services and resources found
About Safe Routes to School
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About the Safe Routes to School program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Coming Soon: Public Works Construction
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Public Works Construction content is coming soon.
Deadly traffic crash response
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Portland Bureau of Transportation's deadly crash response protocol and street changes.
Evaluating traffic safety projects
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A collection of evaluation reports for various Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) traffic safety projects organized by roadway reorganizations, speed limit reductions, and quick-builds, among others.
High Crash Network streets and intersections
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Portland's highest-crash streets and intersections in low-income communities and communities of color receive priority for investments in safety.
Left-turn calming
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Left turn-calming is a tool used by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to improve pedestrian safety at intersections.
Find commonly used technical resources for public works permitting projects including transportation, sewer, stormwater, trees, and water manuals and standards.
Learn more about how to apply for permits and receive inspections from Environmental Services, Fire and Rescue, Transportation, Urban Forestry and Water.
Find tools, templates, and technical resources to help with your plan preparation for public works permitting.
Portland Gravel Street Service
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Gravel Street Service is a FREE street improvement service. Through this work, PBOT crews improve the condition of the streets by filling potholes and ruts with gravel. The result will be smoother roads that make travel and access easier.
Portland Vision Zero Action Plan Update 2023-25
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This update reflects the progress we’ve made and the challenges we’ve faced in the seven years since city council adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan in 2016, and sets the course for our work through 2025.
Public Works Appeal Process
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Public Works appeals apply to the City's requirements for improvements made to the public right-of-way as part of the development process.
Public Works Permitting
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Permitting information from City of Portland infrastructure bureaus regarding permitting and construction for public infrastructure improvements triggered by private development projects.
Safe Routes to School Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to frequently asked questions about the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
The permit process requirements for specific types of sidewalk and frontage projects
Site Development Permits
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Apply for a site development permit. You need a site development permit for clearing, grading, groundwork for new subdivisions, landslide repair, private streets and tree cutting. Learn more about site development permits, what you need for a completed application, get forms and apply online.
Speed and intersection safety cameras
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Speeding is a top contributing factor to deadly crashes across the Portland region. Speed and intersection safety cameras are a proven tool to support safe speeds, reduce dangerous speeding, and save lives.
Fixing Our Streets includes funding for reducing speeds on neighborhood streets that have high speeds and high traffic volumes. The projects are focused in areas with PBOT Equity Matrix ratings of 7 or higher.
Find the online form, materials, and instructions to prepare a public works permitting concept submittal.
Find the online form, materials, and instructions to prepare a public works permitting design development submittal.
Preconcept meetings are necessary for project and plan preparation to minimize project time and cost. Receive guidance, discuss possible solutions to potential conflicts, ask questions, and learn what information City staff need to effectively review your project.
Subscribe to Vision Zero emails
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation Vision Zero publishes newsletters containing updates on our work to make Portland streets safer. Sign up for emails to stay updated on our progress. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Take the Vision Zero pledge
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You are key to helping the us end traffic violence on our streets.
Vision Zero data
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We use equity data and traffic crash data to identify and prioritize investments.
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