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Over 30 speed & intersection cameras operating across Portland’s High Crash Network, issuing 69,000 citations since Nov., with more cameras coming soon

Placed at locations with a history of serious and deadly crashes, the cameras support Portland's Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries on Portland streets.

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News Release: PBOT opens public comment on proposed updates to rules for Automated Vehicles (AVs), encroachments, multimodal incentives and driveways

UPDATE: This comment period has been extended.
See news release from March 19, 2026

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

Discounts on taxi, Uber & Lyft rides March 13-17

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News Release: Traffic deaths decline for a second consecutive year, 38 percent below recent years, with significant improvement in East Portland

A commitment to traffic safety across city government

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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