Fixed Speed Safety Cameras

Fixed speed cameras are a traffic safety tool that help reduce crashes.

• Legislative Report: Fixed Photo Radar System City of Portland 2017-2019
• Legislative Report: Fixed Photo Radar System City of Portland 2015-2017
• Why Speed Safety Cameras?
• FAQ: Speed Safety Cameras on the High Crash Network

Speed limits in Portland

How speed limits are set and why it matters for Vision Zero

Residential speed limit reduction

20 mph is Portland's speed limit on residential streets

Map: Safety projects under construction in 2019 (pdf)

High Crash Network streets receiving safety fixes in 2019

Map: Safety projects under construction in 2020 (pdf)

High Crash Network streets receiving safety fixes in 2020

Heavy truck side guards

The City of Portland is retrofitting its vehicles with side guards

High Crash Network

Streets and intersections where PBOT is focusing resources to improve safety.

Left turn calming pilot project

Left turn calming uses small rubber speed bumps, plastic curbing, flexible posts, and thermoplastic to slow turning speeds and improve left-turning drivers’ view of the crosswalk.

Traffic safety education videos

Four 1-minute videos that address top traffic safety issues in Portland.