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PBOT Restricting Traffic on Neighborhood Greenways

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Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has restricted access to the neighborhood greenway system to local traffic only. The points on this map show where the signage is located. Neighborhood greenways are slow, calm residential streets that prioritize people walking and bicycling. The restrictions will allow people to travel safely and give space to others.

All essential vehicle trips are allowed. People who live, work, and need access to homes and businesses are allowed to drive on the street. 

New Speed Limit on SE Flavel Street

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From Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT):

This week the Portland Bureau of Transportation will be updating the speed limit on two segments of SE Flavel Street. The new speed limit will be 25 mph from 52nd to 92nd avenues and from 112th Avenue to Deardorff Road.

The reduced speed limits support the City of Portland’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Speed is a factor in nearly half of deadly crashes that occur in Portland. Lower speeds result in fewer crashes. When crashes occur, lower speeds make it more likely that people will survive (see image below). You can learn more about the City of Portland’s Vision Zero work at http://visionzeroportland.com.

If you have questions or concerns about the new speed limits, please contact matthew.kelly@portlandoregon.gov or at 503-823-5831.

New Speed Limit on SE Duke Street

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From Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT):

Today the Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating the speed limit on a portion of SE Duke Street. The new speed limit is 25 mph from SE 52nd to 82nd avenues.

The reduced speed limit supports the City of Portland’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Speed is a factor in nearly half of deadly crashes that occur in Portland. Lower speeds result in fewer crashes. When crashes occur, lower speeds make it more likely that people will survive (see image below). You can learn more about the City of Portland’s Vision Zero work at http://visionzeroportland.com.

If you have questions or concerns about the new speed limit, please email Matt Kelly or call him at 503-823-5831.

January 2018 EPIC Meeting Summary

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Commander Brian Parman opened the meeting with information about the progress in hiring new officers for the bureau.  Although nearly 100 people have been hired there are still open positions and it takes 18 month from the beginning of training until an officer is working independently.

Captain Mike Crebs gave a riveting presentation on the Traffic Division.  The majority of officers assigned to traffic are motorcycle qualified.  These motor officers go through a two week training course in which 50% of those beginning don’t qualify.  Once qualified and

Once assigned to the Traffic Division the motorcycle officers usually work afternoon shift and are paid hazardous duty pay.  They take their motorcycles home with them and are responsible for their upkeep.

The Traffic Division writes thousands of citations and warnings throughout the year to try to keep the city streets safe and decrease the number of accidents.  The division also has a Major Crash Team that is responsible for investigating serious and fatal crashes.

Along with their other duties motorcycle officers work special events, such as parades, athletic events, free speech gatherings.

It is the focus of the Traffic Division to eliminate pedestrian deaths and fatal crashes by 2025 through Vision Zero.  Special attention is being paid to High Crash Corridors and drunk or impaired drivers.

He also provided a list of red light and fixed speed cameras (see below):

Red Light Cameras:

  • NE Cesar Chavez @ NE Sandy Blvd  
  • NE Grand Ave @ E Burnside St
  • W Burnside St. @ NW 19th Ave (going to be temporarily removed in spring due to construction)
  • SE Grand Ave @ SE Madison St
  • NE Broadway St @ NE Grand Ave
  • SW 4th Ave @ SW Jefferson St
  • SE Washington St @ SE 103rd Ave
  • SE Stark St @ SE 99th Ave
  • SE Stark St @ SE 102nd Ave
  • SE Foster Rd @ SE 96th Ave

 Fixed Speed Camera Locations:

Lieutenant Jason Pearce, who loved the many years he spent working with police dogs, ended the meeting by reminding all of us that the Canine Unit is also an important part of the Traffic Division – if not the most important!

EPIC’s next meeting will be held on March 28, 2018.  Join them at that time to Meet the New Chief.  Chief Danielle Outlaw will be their keynote speaker.  She will share her ideas on the state of the city of Portland and her philosophy of policing in the 21st Century.

EPIC Meeting – Traffic Division

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Join EPIC for their bi-monthly meeting!

Wednesday January 24, 2018 at 6:00PM
East Precinct Community Room (727 SE 106th Ave, 97216)

Keynote Presentation: PPB Traffic Division

Most of us drive to get to where we want to go. Usually we feel safe on the road, but who do we expect to help us when something goes wrong?  Who investigates serious vehicular injuries and fatal collisions?  Who enforces DUII laws and major traffic crimes?  Who provides traffic control for parades, demonstrations and motorcades?

Captain Mike Crebs will address these and other questions about the Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division on Wednesday January 24th.

Other agenda items:

Vision for East Precinct
Name Recognition Interaction

Please bring a friend or neighbor.  This is a meeting that you won’t want to miss! For more information, contact Dave Smith at Dave.Smith@portlandoregon.gov.