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Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16. Recreation centers may be open, check before you go.

Portland and the federal government

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Services, Guides, and Information

169 services and resources found

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.

Report a pothole, sinkhole, or emergency road hazard

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Report potholes, sinkholes, or other emergency road hazards online, via email, or by calling our 24/7 maintenance dispatch at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Report non-urgent traffic safety concerns

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Information from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) on how to submit requests for review of non-urgent safety concerns related to pedestrians, people biking or taking transit, speeding drivers, speed limits, traffic safety around schools, visibility, signage, and signal timing.

Request free Vision Zero stickers, pins, brochures, and fliers

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Order free Vision Zero materials from the Portland Bureau of Transportation to help educate family, friends, neighbors, your school, or your organization about Vision Zero, Portland's commitment to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.

Resources for traffic crash victims and family members

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A variety of services provide support following serious traffic crashes in Portland.

"Rest in red" traffic safety technology

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Explainer from the Portland Bureau of Transportation) about “rest in red” technology for traffic signals. How the technology works, how it’s deployed, what it costs. Information provided by PBOT’s Traffic Systems & Operations group and Vision Zero team.

Ride leader resources and training

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Feel confident leading rides for small and large groups. A great option for schools wanting to coordinate family rides, but aren't quite ready to offer bike safety education programming.

Ride Through the Seasons

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The Portland Bureau Of Transportation's (PBOT) Ride Through the Seasons campaign aims to encourage Portlanders to keep on riding their bike past summer and into fall. Join us for rides and events, with the chance to win prizes along the way. Riding in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too!

Safe Ride Home Program

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Safe Ride Home is a Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) program that offers reduced-cost rides in taxis and transportation network companies (like Lyft and Uber) on targeted holidays and events to prevent people driving under the influence.

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.

Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plan

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The Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plan is a long-term strategy guiding funding for improvements.

Safe Routes to School Program Summary

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This is a report on Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program accomplishments in the 2024-25 school year.

Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan 2018-2023

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This Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan 2018-2023 includes our history, program gaps, vision, guiding principles and strategic priorities for 2018-2023.

School campus circulation

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The Safe Routes to School team helps schools mitigate congestion and improve student safety during arrival and dismissal through education, behavior change, and minor infrastructure improvements.

School zone awareness

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Make sure neighbors and surrounding community are aware that students and families are walking, biking, and rolling to and from school. This page includes ideas on how to spread the word.

Search all city construction projects

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Searchable database of active or completed construction projects from all bureaus, including the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Filter by neighborhood, project phase, or construction year.
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See your city in a new way

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Discover what makes Portland uniquely yours from a bicycle, with resources and ideas for experiencing your city on two wheels.

Sidewalk and Frontage Improvement Permit Requirements

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Learn more about the permit requirements for specific types of sidewalk and frontage projects.

Sidewalk zones, activating sidewalks in front of a business or residence

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Overview of sidewalk zones, the purpose of each zone, and how to activate the sidewalk with furnishings and other amenities. Updated by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Sign up for email updates on Vision Zero

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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.
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Sign up for PBOT news and updates by topic

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Sign up for Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) news and updates by topic and projects.
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Sign up for Safe Routes to School emails

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Safe Routes to School makes it safe, convenient and fun for children of all abilities to bicycle, walk, and roll to school.

SmartTrips a la Escuela Secundaria

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SmartTrips to School is a Portland Safe Routes to School program offering incoming 6th grade students activity ideas and wellness tips during this important milestone.

SmartTrips al Kinder

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Kindergarten es un paso importante para su niño y llegar a la escuela es una parte importante de este camino. Recomendamos que piense sobre este trayecto a la escuela ahora.

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