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Portland traffic deaths drop—but there’s more work to do

PBOT's Vision Zero March 2025 newsletter.

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News Release: PBOT releases 2024 deadly crash report, with the latest annual figures in traffic safety

Traffic deaths drop by 16% in Portland, but deadly trends on high crash corridors continue

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Vision Zero in your community!

PBOT's Vision Zero February 2025 newsletter.

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82% support safety cameras

PBOT's Vision Zero January 2025 newsletter.

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4 new Vision Zero updates

PBOT's Vision Zero December 2024 newsletter.

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The Sunday Parkways 2024 Annual Report is Here!

Portland Bureau of Transportation's Portland Sunday Parkways November 2024 Newsletter.

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Walk with Ruby Bridges, new sidewalk in Parkrose & safety tips

PBOT's Safe Routes to School November newsletter.

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News Release: Travel with caution as Halloween, the end of Daylight Savings Time, and darker, rainier weather add safety risks to city streets

Pedestrian crashes rise dramatically from summer to winter, as the days grow shorter. For the 10 years through 2022, Portland had an average of 21 traffic crashes per month involving pedestrians, but only 14.5 on average in July and 20 a month in September, rising to 28 a month in December.

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With Daylight Savings Time ending this Sunday, Nov. 3, the days grow shorter and pedestrian deaths tend to rise. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is working to add lighting on high crash corridors such as this area of 82nd Avenue. Photo by PBOT.

Portland's traffic safety camera survey

Tell the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau how you feel about traffic safety and traffic safety cameras to help the city better meet community needs and expectations.

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New safety projects and fall biking tips inside!

PBOT's Vision Zero October 2024 newsletter.

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