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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
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PBOT Vision Zero November 2025 newsletter
PBOT's Vision Zero November 2025 newsletter.
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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.
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PBOT Vision Zero September 2025 newsletter
PBOT's Vision Zero September 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter

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
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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
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PBOT Vision Zero August 2025 newsletter
PBOT's Vision Zero August 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
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.
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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
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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



Portland traffic deaths drop—but there’s more work to do
PBOT's Vision Zero March 2025 newsletter.
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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
Updated Press release
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