Real Solutions to Traffic Safety Problems
To help guide the public to real solutions to traffic safety problems, we created a Transportation Safety and Neighborhood Livability Line (823-SAFE). Requests are phoned in or emailed to safe@portlandoregon.gov
Your call will be returned within approximately 3 days or your e-mail within 10 days
The Safety and Livability Line helps us respond to the following transportation safety issues:
Traffic Safety Issue |
Examples of Service Requests |
|
Intersection Safety |
Pavement Markings / Signals / STOP Signs |
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Pedestrian Safety |
Crosswalks / Curb Ramps / Signals / Visibility / Enforcement |
|
School Safety |
Safe Routes / School Drop-Off and Pick-Up Operations / Crosswalks / Bus Zone / Education |
|
Speeding |
Enforcement / Speed Zones / Residential Speed Bump Purchase Projects |
|
Visibility |
Lighting / Pruning / Signage |
|
Bicycle Safety |
Bike Lanes / Parking / Signals / Visibility |
|
Parking |
Limited On-Street Parking / No Parking |
|
Capital Project Requests * |
Sidewalks / Bike Lanes / Signals / Intersection Improvements |
* Initial requests for Capital Projects should also be forwarded to the Transportation Safety and Livability Hot Line. These requests are recorded, and the information is forwarded to the appropriate staff person.
For 24-Hour Maintenance & Repair of Traffic Signs, Signals & Equipment, Pavement Markings and Condition, or Sidewalk Repair call 503-823-1700
Report potholes at
503-823-BUMP (2867)
Report street light outages or malfunctions at
503-865-LAMP (5267)