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Alcohol remains a major factor in deadly Portland crashes

If you drink, it is safest to avoid driving and to help others do the same.

March 4, 2022 11:57 am Blog post

Prompt repairs after crashes help keep our streets safe

Each year, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) makes hundreds of emergency infrastructure repairs to ensure the proper functioning of infrastructure that can help people use our streets safely.

July 22, 2021 8:00 am Blog post

PBOT launches Vision Zero dashboard with new data about the city's efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and improve road safety

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) introduces the Vision Zero dashboard, a new tool to help Portlanders better understand and track the bureau's efforts to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from Portland streets.

April 8, 2021 3:30 pm Blog post

Analysis indicates 20 mph speed limit reduced driving speeds

Small but significant reductions suggest safety benefits from Portland's 20 mph speed limit.

December 1, 2020 11:00 am Blog post

Remembering crash victims in Portland and across the world

Traffic crash victims and those who love them are the focus of World Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 15th.

November 12, 2020 1:36 pm Blog post

PBOT News Blog: Alcohol remains a top factor in deadly Portland crashes

May 27, 2020 9:21 am Blog post