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PBOT Vision Zero May 2023 Newsletter

Portland Bureau of Transportation May 2023 Vision Zero newsletter.

Updated May 25, 2023 11:58 am Newsletter

PBOT Safe Routes to School May Newsletter

Updated May 25, 2023 11:43 am Newsletter

PBOT Vision Zero March 2023 Newsletter

Portland Bureau of Transportation March 2023 Vision Zero newsletter.

Updated March 28, 2023 3:47 pm Newsletter

March Safe Routes News and Resources

Updated March 28, 2023 12:16 pm Newsletter

February Safe Routes News and Resources

Updated March 27, 2023 8:58 am Newsletter

Why we say “crash” not “accident”

We’re inviting our community to change the way we talk about crashes, and in doing so, change the broad cultural perception that crashes are inevitable. A Vision Zero approach refuses to accept traffic violence as a byproduct of “just the way things are.” So, will you join us?

March 23, 2023 11:38 am Blog post

“CRASH” in a stylized handwritten, yellow marker font type above “ACCIDENT” in a light, strikethrough yellow font type.

PBOT invites Portlanders to step into spring with SW Strolls community walks every first Saturday of the month

Preview the newly built sidewalks on SW Capitol Highway between Barbur and Multnomah boulevards while discovering hidden gems of Southwest Portland

March 16, 2023 4:04 pm Press release

Graphic with green background, and text that says SW Strolls

January Safe Routes News and Resources

January 24, 2023 11:33 am Newsletter

December Safe Routes News and Resources

December 15, 2022 2:28 pm Newsletter

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

November 18, 2022 9:53 am Newsletter

November Safe Routes News and Resources

October 25, 2022 1:13 pm Newsletter

The Blumenauer Bridge is open to the public

On July 31, PBOT officially opened the Congressman Blumenauer Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge! Crossing I-84 and connecting the Lloyd and Central Eastside districts, the new bridge is already benefiting businesses, commuters, and residents in the area. It also acts as a link in the Green Loop.

August 12, 2022 2:14 pm Blog post

A Drone Shot of The Blumenauer Bridge on the day of the opening Celebration. Hundreds of people are gathered on the north and south plaza as other walk and bike across the bridge. Downtown can be seen in the background.

PBOT and Lyft announce major BIKETOWN service area expansion

Portland residents and visitors will see a BIKETOWN service area expansion of 25% starting today

Updated January 10, 2022 1:18 pm Press release

PBOT News Release: PBOT to donate original BIKETOWN bikes to Bend, Ore. and Hamilton, Ontario, expanding access to biking and reducing the carbon footprint of bike-sharing in Portland

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to donate surplus BIKETOWN bicycles to two cities, reviving a bike-share system in Bend, and enhancing the bike-share system in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, under a plan the Portland City Council is expected to consider on Wednesday.

July 12, 2021 11:10 am Press release

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

Map of Portland showing the major streets of the High Crash Network in grey and, along these streets, blue, orange, or green lines to indicate where safety projects have been completed, started, or starting soon.

News Release: Safety improvements, travel tips, and a reminder to all Portlanders as students head back to the classroom: “Kids are everywhere. Drive like it.”

PBOT’s Safe Routes to School program is supporting families as they make the transition back to in-school learning

March 31, 2021 12:15 pm News article

Get outdoors this winter with SmartTrips Adventure Bingo

As we stay home during the statewide freeze to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) SmartTrips program invites you to participate in our Adventure Bingo during winter 2020-2021.

November 20, 2020 2:48 pm Blog post

BINGO card on orange background with instructions for how to play

News Blog: Need fresh air? Looking for a safe place to get moving? Portland has 118 miles of streets built just for you

PBOT’s 2020 Neighborhood Greenways Report shows the opportunities (and challenges) facing Portland’s greenways during the Covid-19 public health crisis and beyond

November 17, 2020 3:41 pm News article

PBOT announces new BIKETOWN agreement with Lyft and an extension of its title sponsorship with founding partner NIKE, Inc. for Portland bike-share through 2025

BIKETOWN agreement with Lyft, extension of sponsorship with founding partner NIKE, Inc. Expanding into East Portland with 1,500 new, all electric-assist bikes. A more accessible, more modern, and larger bike-share system for Portland. Partnerships go to council for approval July 22.

July 16, 2020 9:00 am Press release

News Blog: PedPDX: Walking While Black

PedPDX data analysis and public outreach finds that one’s experience walking in Portland depends a lot on where in the city you live or work, but it also depends upon who you are.

Updated June 4, 2020 5:05 pm News article

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