Portland is a Sanctuary City

Traffic Systems & Operations

Program

Traffic safety operations and resources at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) including: 823-SAFE, crosswalks, medians, pedestrian hybrid beacons, stop signs, street lighting, vision clearance at intersections, and work zone detours.

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Intersection on NE Alberta Street with crosswalks and people walking

Report non-urgent traffic safety concerns

Report a traffic signal problem

Report a streetlight problem

Request a new streetlight

Apply for a streetlight event banner permit

Signals and Street Lighting

This photo shows people walking across a street when the pedestrian signal says walk and the traffic light is red for a few seconds before turning green. This is called a Pedestrian Head Start signal. Photo by Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Pedestrian Head Starts

Traffic Counts

Stop Sign Overview

Graphic of an intersection and the minimum setbacks

Vision clearance at intersections

Contact

PBOT Customer Service (by PDX 311)

311@portlandoregon.gov

311Information and Customer Service

711Oregon Relay Service

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Related offices, programs, and projects

Engineering Services

Using a microsurfacing method, PBOT crews are able to repair a road within a few hours, keeping the road in good condition and extending its lifespan by at least six years.

Transportation

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