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News Release: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly with PBOT’s Safe Ride Home program

PBOT will offer discounted taxi, Lyft, and Uber rides as part of its Safe Ride Home program.

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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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Traffic Advisory: Installation of safety improvements on NE Marine Drive, a high crash corridor, will require lane closures from NE 33rd to 185th avenue in February and early March

(Feb. 6, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that installation of reflective, metal roadside delineators along NE Marine Drive will require crews to narrow the road from two lanes to one for a small section of the roadway, starting Tuesday, Feb. 11 through

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82% support safety cameras

PBOT's Vision Zero January 2025 newsletter.

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News Release: Need a Safe Ride Home this New Year’s Eve? Take advantage of PBOT’s discount on taxi, Lyft and Uber rides

Up to $20 off taxis, Lyft and Uber rides—and free TriMet, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN service—are available to Portlanders this New Year's Eve holiday

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PBOT News Release: PBOT urges the public to plan a safe ride home this holiday season, as traffic crashes may end year on decline

Discount for taxis, Uber and Lyft -- and free TriMet service -- are available for a Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve

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4 new Vision Zero updates

PBOT's Vision Zero December 2024 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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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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Traffic Advisory: First phase of paving on SW Fourth Avenue in downtown to begin Wednesday, Sept. 11

Paving work to close lanes on SW Fourth Avenue, between SW Lincoln and SW Mill beginning Wednesday, Sept. 11 with one lane of SW 4th Ave. remaining open

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News Release: As students return to class, PBOT reminds drivers to be careful, slow down and look out for kids

It's a great time for families to organize a walking school bus, bike bus, or carpool to reduce traffic and carbon pollution in your neighborhood.

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PBOT Vision Zero June 2024 Newsletter

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PBOT presents Vision Zero fatalities report and action plan to City Council on Wednesday

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will present two reports on traffic safety to the Portland City Council on Wednesday.

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PBOT Vision Zero April 2024 Newsletter

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News Release: PBOT offers discounts on taxi, Uber and Lyft rides to encourage Portlanders to take a Safe Ride Home on St. Patrick's Day weekend

City program offers discounted travel options for holiday revelers, March 15-18

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PBOT Vision Zero February 2024 Newsletter

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Latest design for 82nd Avenue incorporates public feedback, improves safety and supports business access and neighborhood livability

Learn more and suggest refinements in an online survey and at upcoming outreach events

Plans include trees, pedestrian crossings, and new street pavement, improving livability and safety while preserving access to businesses

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Commissioner Mapps unveils third phase of Fixing Our Streets, the popular transportation program that provides critical maintenance and safety services

Commissioner will take proposal to City Council in January, recommending referral to May ballot;
Voters approved a second phase of the popular transportation program by 77% in 2020

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