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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.

Press release


PBOT Vision Zero May 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero May 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE Halsey Street at NE 47th to 59th avenues, requiring two one-week detours for lane closures starting Monday, May 11

Fresh pavement follows recent construction of new sidewalks, traffic signals to improve safety on busy Rose City Park neighborhood corridor

Updated Traffic advisory


Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE/SE 82nd Avenue starting Monday, May 18

Travelers and residents are encouraged to take public transit, walk or roll, and avoid driving through the area if possible

Updated Traffic advisory


PBOT Vision Zero April 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero April 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Traffic Advisory: Periodic lane closures on SE Foster Road between SE Barbara Welch Road and SE Jenne Road for safety sign installation

Safety improvements coming to Outer Foster

Updated Traffic advisory



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

Updated Press release


PBOT Vision Zero March 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero March 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


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

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

Updated Press release


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

Updated Press release


PBOT Vision Zero February 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero February 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


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


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


PBOT Vision Zero December 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero December 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


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


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



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