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News Blog: PBOT protects consumers and supports public safety with rules for towing, taxis, Uber, Lyft

Every day, employees of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) protect consumers and public safety with smart rules and standards for a variety of transportation services.

Updated Blog post

PBOT Vision Zero January 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero January 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A recently improved SE Division Street and 82nd Avenue intersection.

News Release: Get home safely this New Year’s Eve with $10 discounts on Uber or Lyft rides

PBOT sponsors rideshare discounts to reduce dangerous driving

Free TriMet, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN service are available New Year's Eve

Updated Press release

Colorful graphics of drinks, dico balls, buildings, and other party-related motifs are dotted around large red text that reads, "Safe Ride Home 2026".

PBOT Vision Zero December 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero December 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

Poster in shades of blue and orange, images of New Year’s Eve celebrations such as cocktails, dancing shoes, and a disco ball with text, “Safe Ride Home.”

News Release: As traffic deaths drop to pre-pandemic levels, PBOT urges caution, offers discounts on Uber and Lyft rides this holiday season

Discount for Uber and Lyft rides – and free TriMet and Portland Streetcar service – are available for a Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve

Press release

Poster in shades of blue and orange, images of New Year’s Eve celebrations such as cocktails, dancing shoes, and a disco ball with text, “Safe Ride Home.”

News Release: Safer, smoother SW Fourth Avenue fully open to the public

Full vehicle access, pedestrian crossings, on-street parking, protected bike lane, and business access and transit lane now in service; punch list work continues

Updated Press release

PBOT Vision Zero November 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero November 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

Dozens gather under a covered structure in a park on a rainy day.

News Release: Travel with caution as the end of daylight savings time, and darker, rainier weather add safety risks to city streets

Press release

Two adults wear reflective rain gear while biking on one of Portland’s neighborhood greenways at night.

News release: Travel with caution as Halloween trick-or-treaters and rainy weather add safety risks to city streets

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) urges everyone traveling — whether walking, biking, rolling, taking transit, or driving — to use extra care to help keep Portlanders of all ages safe this Halloween.

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PBOT Vision Zero October 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero October 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

An orange billboard illustrating vehicles making left turns with text, “1 in 5 serious crashes involves left turns."

PBOT Vision Zero September 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero September 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A person riding a cargo bike waits to use the crosswalk to cross a four-lane street.

News Release: Slow down and watch for kids walking, biking, and rolling as Portland students return to school

People who drive should exercise caution, regardless of whether they’re near a school or not

Press release

News Release: Back it up, Portland! PBOT to improve intersection visibility at crosswalks, near schools

Curb paint and signs aim to reduce crashes and protect all road users — especially people walking, biking, and rolling

Press release

PBOT Vision Zero August 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero August 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A group of about a dozen kids and adults stand on a street corner on their way to school on a rainy morning.

News Release: City of Portland begins new contract with NovoaGlobal for Speed and Intersection Safety Camera Program

NovoaGlobal will be the City of Portland’s sole supplier and operator for the Speed and Intersection Safety Camera program, as well as PPB’s Traffic Division's two mobile speed enforcement vans.

Press release

Traffic Advisory: Replacement of NE 42nd Avenue Bridge requires two-year closure, starting Aug. 4

Traffic Advisory

PBOT Vision Zero July 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero July 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A group of about a dozen adults stand under a blue bus shelter as another adult on the sidewalk talks to them.

News Release: PBOT says failure of state Transportation Reinvestment Package will have significant impacts in Portland

Every dollar invested in preventative maintenance can save up to $10 in future reconstruction

Updated Press release

Traffic Advisory: A smoother, safer street coming to NE Weidler and Broadway starting July 7

Paving, restriping begin in July with additional safety improvements wrapping up by fall

Updated Traffic Advisory

PBOT Vision Zero June 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero June 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A kid and adult biking through a complex intersection, following marked green bike paths.
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