Commissioner Mapps’ office makes statement on traffic deaths
“The most effective immediate intervention is enforcement, penalties and public awareness regarding breaking traffic laws.”
Traffic Violence
Crashes, road rage, reckless driving — these are all violent things that emanate from traffic. We use the term “traffic violence” to capture the tragedy and toll of these incidents.
BikePortland contributor injured in shooting at Mississippi St Fair
“I want to show you the real person behind the statistic.”
Witness describes fear of being hit by suspected car thief while biking on Springwater path
This case is an indictment of our entire system on many levels.
Man arrested after driving stolen car at high speeds on Springwater Corridor bike path
50 mph on the Springwater. We are very lucky no one was hurt.
New interactive tool shows Portland’s place in the national roadway safety crisis
These maps provide an illuminating look at traffic violence statistics nationwide, giving insight on the different factors that contribute to fatal crashes and where they’re most and least prominent.
New report says Mt. Scott-Arleta violence prevention pilot shows promise
When multiple bureaus at the City of Portland came together with concerned residents on a novel approach to address a disturbing rise in shootings and speeding in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood last fall, many people responded with ridicule. Now a new report builds on initial claims that it just might be working. We’ve taken a … Read more
Neighborhood leader says residents ‘impressed’ by city’s response to street violence in Mt. Scott-Arleta
(Images of how Mt. Scott-Arleta responded to rampant gun violence. Photos: Matchu Williams/Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association)
Hardesty says ‘holistic’ violence interventions in Mt. Scott-Arleta show promise
Draft design of Arleta Triangle Plaza and placement of barrels in the street by PBOT. (Source: Commissioner Hardesty’s office)
One year after deadly vehicular rampage, violence reigns on Portland streets
“We need to approach the crisis of vehicular violence with the same urgency and all hands-on deck strategies being implemented to address gun violence”— Jo Ann Hardesty, Commissioner-in-charge of transportation
Opinion: Police bureau isn’t our only tool to fix hate-filled streets
The events of this past weekend require me to make a point I’ve long understood about streets: safety is as much about culture as it is about concrete. If Portland truly stands for streets where everyone can feel safe and welcome, we must do more to defend them against dangerous people — whether the weapon … Read more