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The Portland Bureau of Transportation offers free Vision Zero yard signs for neighbors who want to promote safe driving on their streets
Find tools, templates, and technical resources to help with your plan preparation for public works permitting.
Neighborhood greenways are quiet, slow streets that are easy to walk, stroll, roll, bike, or play in. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is building out 25 miles of new greenways in East Portland and launching a “Go By Greenways” contest to make it fun to explore the newest projects.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) unveils two new facilities for pedestrians and people biking and rolling in Northwest Portland and we are celebrating with “Go By Greenways: NW Gems” from June 4 to July 6, 2021.
Este verano, el PBOT está promoviendo numerosas plazas públicas en toda la ciudad en colaboración con las asociaciones, negocios y comunidades locales.
The Portland Tram is owned by the City of Portland and jointly managed by the City and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The Tram runs between terminals in the South Waterfront district (at S Moody Avenue and Gibbs Street) and on Marquam Hill (in the Kohler Pavilion).
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.
Easy links to district transportation sites, plus general safety information to share with younger students before riding the school bus.
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.
This information was reviewed by the Oregon Elections Division for compliance with ORS 260.432.
Public Works appeals apply to the City's requirements for improvements made to the public right-of-way as part of the development process.  
Permitting information from City of Portland infrastructure bureaus regarding permitting and construction for public infrastructure improvements triggered by private development projects.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.

Safe Ride Home

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Safe Ride Home is a partnership between the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), taxis, transportation network companies (like Lyft and Uber), the Portland Police Bureau, and bar owners to offer reduced-cost rides on targeted holidays and events to prevent people driving under the influence.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program can help your school develop a circulation map and other transportation strategies.
School is back in session! Make sure neighbors and surrounding community are aware that more students and families will soon be making their way to campus. This page includes ideas on how to spread the word.
The permit process requirements for specific types of sidewalk and frontage projects
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).
Safe Routes to School makes it safe, convenient and fun for children of all abilities to bicycle, walk, and roll to school.