Services, Guides, and Information

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A guide to starting a bike bus by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
A guide to starting a park-and-walk by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
A guide to starting a walking school bus by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
Portland’s Vision Zero Action Plan sets out specific, measurable actions to move toward zero traffic deaths or serious injuries on Portland streets.
Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) crews work 24/7 to clear hazards from the right-of-way and respond to flooding and landslide emergencies. How to prevent landslides, what do do in the event of one, how to report, and where to find sandbags if flooding is expected.

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.

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.
The Pandemic Mobility Support Program was created in an effort to support people in Portland who need to make critical trips during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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.
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.
La Oficina de Transporte de Portland (PBOT) inaugura dos nuevas instalaciones para peatones y para quienes pasean en bicicleta y patinan en el noroeste de Portland y lo celebramos con "Go By Greenways: NW Gems" del 4 de junio al 6 de julio de 2021.
An overview of the funding sources, budget process, and current financial situation of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
Calendars for the Director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

PBOT Online Forms

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List of online forms through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) that still live on the city's old website. These forms are being migrated. Can't find what you're looking for? Please use the search bar to find content on Portland.gov.
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.
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.
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.

Learn more about how to apply for permits and receive inspections from Environmental Services, Fire and Rescue, Transportation, Urban Forestry and Water.
Often overlooked, personal safety is core to making our streets safe. It's part of our Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School programs. To realize a safe transportation system that provides all people access and mobility to where they need to go, we must proactively take care of each other.