Portland and the federal government
Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
Press Releases
Displaying 1 - 20 of 24
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
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
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
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
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.
Updated Press release
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
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
Press release
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
Updated Press release
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.
Press release
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.
Updated Press release
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.
Updated Press release
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
Updated Press release
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
Updated Press release
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
Updated Press release
PBOT begins installing new safety cameras across Portland, a milestone for the city’s Vision Zero traffic safety program
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, is expanding the city’s use of cameras in traffic enforcement as part of the Vision Zero program to end traffic deaths.
Updated Press release
PBOT urges the public to slow down, as speed, impairment keep pedestrian deaths at historic high level in Portland, across U.S. in 2022
Speed, impairment, and traveling on high crash corridors accounted for most traffic crashes. The 30 busy, multilane streets PBOT has identified as high crash corridors comprise less than 10% of city streets, but accounted for 70% percent of the traffic deaths last year.
Updated Press release
News Release: Portland and Seattle transportation agencies urge drivers to Slow the Flock Down!
A joint campaign between the Pacific Northwest's two largest cities uses humor to send an important safety message
Press release
Portland’s first intersection safety camera starts operation today at SE Stark Street and 122nd Avenue, a milestone for Portland's Vision Zero safety campaign
Warnings start Monday, April 11; Citations start May 11
Updated Press release
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.