VIDEO: "Beacon Buddies"
This short film uses animation to illustrate how pedestrians and drivers use and respond to flashing bacons. The film is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Arabic and...
View ArticleBROCHURE: A Guide to Pedestrian Safety
A brochure detailing your rights and responsibilities for staying safe as a pedestrian. PDF Document, 1,933kbCategory: Brochures
View ArticlePOSTER: Put the Brakes on Pedestrian Deaths
Full-color poster illustrating pedestrian safety tips presented in 8 languages and an informational graphic indicating how vehicle speed impacts pedestrian fatalities PDF Document, 1,138kbCategory:...
View ArticleBROCHURE: Put the Brakes on Pedestrian Deaths
Full-color brochure illustrating pedestrian safety tips presented in 8 languages and an informational graphic indicating how vehicle speed impacts pedestrian fatalities (yellow "Put the Brakes on"...
View ArticlePOSTER: Rapid Flash Beacons
Full-color poster about how to use and respond to Rapid Flash Beacons as a pedestrian and/or as a driver PDF Document, 2,402kbCategory: Posters + Flyers
View ArticleFLYER: Rapid Flash Beacons - English/Spanish, Vietnamese/Russian, Chinese/...
Full-color, 1/3 page information flyers about how to use and respond to Rapid Flash Beacons as a pedestrian and/or as a driver; contact Sharon White at 503-823-7100 to request flyers for your facility...
View ArticleBROCHURE: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (formerly HAWK Signal)
The pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) is a pedestrian-activated warning device. The beacon head consists of two red lenses above a single yellow lens. The beacon head is "dark" until the pedestrian...
View ArticleBROCHURE: Getting a Green Light On Your Bicycle
Strategies for bicyclists to use to trigger traffic signals to green - ODOT brochure PDF Document, 2,260kbCategory: Brochures
View ArticleCommon questions about crosswalks
Why PBOT doesn't mark all crosswalks, and answers to other common questions.
View ArticleReport a crosswalk concern or other safety issue
Submit a non-urgent traffic safety concern using PBOT's online form.
View ArticleSafety resources for walking
Brochures, videos, fliers and more on traffic safety in Portland.
View ArticleVision Zero
Crosswalks are a key part of PBOT's work to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2025.
View ArticleWalking in Portland
Maps, wellness tips, Pedestrian Advisory Committee, sidewalk construction, and more.
View ArticleCrosswalk enhancement guidelines
How PBOT designs crosswalks to improve safety for people walking.
View ArticleReport Traffic Safety and/or Maintenance Problems
Contact information for non-urgent traffic safety concern and 24-hour immediate maintenance & repair issues.
View ArticleINFORMATION: Oregon Vehicle Code-Speeding and Rules of the Road
Oregon Vehicle Code-Speeding and Rules of the Road
View ArticleINFORMATION: Traffic Calming Glossary
It's easy to get lost in jargon and abbreviations. We want you to understand the terms that traffic calming professionals may use.
View ArticleINFORMATION: Community Policing Transportation Safety Agreement
PDF Document, 27kbCategory: Training and Information
View ArticleTRAINING: Pedestrian Safety 101 Training Module
Interested in teaching pedestrian safety to others? Use this Power Point presentation to share information about Oregon laws, pedestrian safety tips, and more to make our transportation system work...
View ArticleTRAINING: Pedestrian Safety 101 Training Module Notes
Notes portion of the "Pedestrian Safety 101" training module. PDF Document, 14,557kbCategory: Training and Information
View ArticleWhat is the purpose of a stop sign?
PBOT oversees the placement and installation of stop signs to provide for the safe, sustainable and efficient movement of people and goods. Safety is the primary factor of consideration in stop sign...
View ArticleRapid Flashing Beacons Interactive Map
An interactive map of Rapid Flashing Beacons installed in East Portland.
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