Services, Guides, and Information
39 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.
About Vision Zero
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Protecting human lives is core to Vision Zero, the goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Portland streets.
The Portland in the Streets team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues Community Event Permits to close streets, travel lanes, sidewalks, and parking spaces for events such as farmers markets, street fairs, cultural events, fundraisers and so much more!
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) provides four types of parking permits for people with disabilities based on their needs. Each type is outlined below, along with the application. Applicants must have a valid Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) placard to apply.
Asset management at PBOT
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) manages transportation assets worth $19.7 billion. Our transportation system moves people, goods, freight, and emergency vehicles through the city. Our policy statement, reporting, risk assessment, and asset list illustrated in one chart.
Back to School resources
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Welcome back to school! Safe Routes to School offers resources for students and families to plan their trip to school and get there safely.
Basic traffic control devices and vendors
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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.
Deadly traffic crash demographics
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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.
GET HOME SAFE: Rainy Weather Travel Tips
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In rainy weather, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) crews work 24/7 to clear hazards from the right-of-way, including downed trees, landslides, and keeping storm drains clear after storms. Here are tips for taking transit, walking, biking, or driving in rainy weather.
GET HOME SAFE: Snow and Ice Travel Tips
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In snowy or icy weather, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) crews work 24/7 to clear hazards from the right-of-way, including downed trees, landslides, and keeping snow and ice routes clear after winter storms. Here are tips for taking transit, walking, biking, or driving in severe weather.
Goal 2: Moving People and Goods
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Section of Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Goal 2 - Moving People and Goods. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.
Goal 3: Asset Management
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Section of Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Goal 3 - Asset Management: Deliver smart investments to maintain our transportation system. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.
Guide for Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) outdoor dining permits. Businesses are required to have an outdoor dining permit to have food or beverage service in the public right-of-way. Permits will be under the new Outdoor Dining program, previously called “Healthy Businesses”.
A guide to starting a park-and-walk by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
Leaf Day (2023)
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Leaf Day service sweeps 52 districts with the highest concentration of mature street trees and leaves, about a third of the city. Leaf removal in Leaf Day districts is FREE. Find out if you’re in a district and what your Leaf Day schedule is this year.
Parking education
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The Safe Routes to School program works with schools and families to make the trip to school more safe. Learn how to manage parking around schools with the resources on this page.
Parking Guide for Parks
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This guide will help you understand how parking works at city parks, including: parking rules, rates and hours, what to do if you get a citation, and frequently asked questions.
PBOT Strategic Plan - One bureau, one mission
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Second section of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Under the heading "One bureau, one mission" it outline PBOT's operational imperatives. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.
PBOT Strategic Plan - Overview
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First section of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Includes information on 2023 updates and an overview of the plan. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.
PBOT Strategic Plan - Transportation Justice
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Sections on Transportation Justice in the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Strategic Plan "Moving to Our Future" (2019-2024). Includes definitions and what's new. Originally published 2019. Revised 2023.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation offers free Vision Zero yard signs for neighbors who want to promote safe driving on their streets
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