Services, Guides, and Information
70 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.
Membership and meeting information for the North Portland in Motion Community Advisory Group. Overview of community members from North Portland neighborhoods and organizations providing feedback to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) throughout the planning process.
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.
Adopt a storm drain
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Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) crews work to keep city drains clear and prevent flooding. With over 58,000 drains in the city, we can’t get to them all. “Adopt” a storm drain near you and help keep them clear of debris. Tips on clearing drains and information about stormwater runoff.
Annual deadly traffic crash report
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Portland Bureau of Transportation Vision Zero reports on deadly traffic crashes, patterns and trends, how the city responds to deadly traffic crashes, and how crash data works for each calendar year.
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.
Bike safety education
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Bike safety education materials and handouts for use in a classroom and outdoor setting. Students build handling and road awareness skills through drills and short neighborhood rides.
Bike theft and how to prevent It
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The City of Portland wants to see more people using bikes for transportation and has compiled these key resources for keeping your bike safe and secure.
Bike-friendly bumps
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“Bike-friendly bumps” are a new tool being tested on neighborhood greenways to slow vehicles and provide a more convenient trip for people biking. PBOT conducted a public survey and observed their use in early 2023 to inform if and how bike-friendly bumps will be deployed in the future.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ADA
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The City of Portland is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) virtually on July 29, 2020. Learn about the ADA and experiences of people with disabilities in the United States.
Deadly traffic crash demographics
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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.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) created the Vision Zero dashboard to maintain transparency about efforts to reduce speeding, improve street design, support people to travel safely, and share citywide traffic crash summaries.
Help Shape our new ADA Title II Transition Plan
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July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This year the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is updating its ADA Title II Transition Plan for the public right-of-way and we want your feedback.
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.
How crash data works
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What crash data includes and where it comes from.
How to fit a helmet
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It's important to wear a properly fitting helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. This page will explain how you can adjust your or your child's helmet to fit properly.
How to start a bike bus
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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.
Interactive crash map
City of Portland Website
Regularly updated map showing approximate locations of crashes in Portland.
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