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Service Area Summaries > Public Works > Portland Bureau of Transportation -- 50 pages · pp. 828-877 ↗

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[doc] Bureau Support Services pp. 838-839 ↗ Bureau Support Services for the Portland Bureau of Transportation provides administration, finance, employee support, communications, equity, safety, training, and technology services. The 2026-27 proposed budget totals $52.7M in revenues, with expenses of $30.8M for internal materials/services, $12.9M for personnel, and $9.0M for external materials/services. The PDX Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund allocation drops to $0 from $1.9M prior year.
[doc] City Support Services pp. 840-841 ↗ City Support Services provides Citywide administration, finance, employee support, communications, facilities, fleet, and technology services. The program tracks central interagencies and overhead costs for multiple city functions including HR, Finance, Elected Officials, City Attorney, and City Auditor. No changes are proposed; the program maintains current service levels.
[doc] Derelict RV & Camp Cleanup pp. 842-843 ↗ The Derelict RV & Camp Cleanup program removes broken-down recreational vehicles used by homeless individuals from City streets to support neighborhood livability and public safety. It works collaboratively with homeless individuals, neighbors, police, vehicle owners, and tow companies. The program ensures sidewalk access for people with mobility devices. The FY 2026-27 proposed budget is $12.58M with no programmatic changes from current service levels.
[doc] Emergency Preparedness & Response pp. 844-845 ↗ The Emergency Preparedness & Response program within the Portland Bureau of Transportation manages costs for ongoing emergency preparedness and response to natural disasters, snow/ice events, and other emergencies. The program's total budget is declining from $4.4M (2025-26 revised) to $3.06M (2026-27 proposed). Personnel costs represent the largest expense at $2.54M. The program prioritizes maintaining access to critical services during natural disaster events with no changes planned for 2026-27.
[doc] Environmental Services pp. 846-847 ↗ Environmental Services, part of Portland Bureau of Transportation, manages inspection, cleaning, and repair of the city's sanitary and stormwater systems. The FY 2026-27 proposed budget is $38,568,946 with no programmatic changes. Revenue comes from external sources ($7,023,265) and internal Transportation Operating Fund ($31,545,681). Major expenses include personnel ($18,318,076), internal materials and services ($17,295,679), and external materials and services ($2,955,191). The program aims to protect water quality and public health through maintaining infrastructure in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
[doc] Funds Management pp. 848-849 ↗ The Funds Management program manages Portland Bureau of Transportation's technical budget transactions, debt repayment, and allocation of shared resources across multiple funds including Transportation Operating and Transportation Reserve Funds. Total revenues declined sharply from $419.1 million (2023-24) to $25.4 million in the 2026-27 proposed budget, with both external and internal revenues down. Internal materials and services expenses of $63.5 million dominate the budget.
[doc] Mobility & Safety pp. 850-851 ↗ The Mobility & Safety Program aims to improve transportation safety, reduce congestion, and promote active transportation (walking, transit, bicycling) with a focus on historically underserved communities. Vision Zero is the primary safety initiative, using data-driven approaches to eliminate traffic fatalities. The 2026-27 proposed budget totals $24M, with significant funding from PDX Clean Energy Community Benefits ($9.7M). The program emphasizes equity through Safe Routes to Schools and applies a racial equity lens to project selection.
[doc] Parking District Management pp. 852-853 ↗ Parking District Management oversees on-street parking citywide through meters, permits, timed zones, and special controls to improve traffic safety, access, and neighborhood livability. The 2026-27 program operates with $16.1M in revenues and $11.1M in expenses, down from prior year. The program includes disability parking accommodations and equity-focused outreach to low-income and underserved communities.
[doc] Parking Enforcement pp. 854-855 ↗ The Parking Enforcement program ensures equitable access to parking and regulates towing industries in Portland's public right-of-way. The 2026-27 proposed budget is $21,579,368, funded entirely through the Transportation Operating Fund. Personnel costs ($14.8M) are the largest expense, followed by internal services ($3.8M) and external services ($2.9M). The program offers no changes and maintains current service levels.
[doc] Parking Garages pp. 856-857 ↗ Portland Bureau of Transportation operates six city-owned parking garages in downtown Portland supporting Central City economic viability. FY 2026-27 proposes $10.6M in revenues and $9.8M in expenses. The program includes SmartPark, an equity initiative offering reduced-rate passes to swing shift workers earning under $43,000 annually, available in four languages.
[doc] Pavement Maintenance pp. 858-859 ↗ Pavement Maintenance program preserves and upgrades Portland streets and maintains traffic markings. The 2026-27 budget totals $26.4M in revenues and $26.4M in expenses, with personnel costs of $15.8M comprising the largest expense category. Services include paving, crack filling, pothole repair, and pavement markings. No program changes are proposed.
[doc] Project Delivery: Construction pp. 860-861 ↗ The Project Delivery: Construction program manages PBOT's capital improvement project construction activities. The 2026-27 proposed budget totals $214.4M (down from $282.2M in 2025-26), with capital outlay declining to $111.4M. The program aims to maximize capital investment benefits while addressing chronic underinvestment in transportation assets, supported by Fixing Our Streets funding. Services include capital improvement project construction and ADA-compliant curb ramp contracts with equity-centered delivery.
[doc] Project Delivery: Engineering pp. 862-863 ↗ Project Delivery: Engineering provides technical support for Capital Improvement Plan projects, overseeing design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of Portland's transportation infrastructure including streets, bridges, traffic signals, and streetlights. With a 2026-27 budget of $10.0 million, the program emphasizes safety, neighborhood access, and livability while managing public capital dollars through project management and civil design services. The program maintains no changes for the fiscal year and prioritizes equity in low-income communities and communities of color.
[doc] Project Delivery: Planning & Development pp. 864-865 ↗ The Portland Bureau of Transportation's Project Delivery: Planning & Development program develops sustainable transportation vision, long-range plans, and investment strategies. For FY 2026-27, the proposed budget is $7.9M (down from $11.3M revised), with personnel costs at $6.7M as the largest expense. The program integrates multimodal transportation needs into planning, prioritizes investments, and emphasizes equity by supporting a transportation justice framework, implementing racial equity evaluation metrics, and increasing engagement with underrepresented communities. Services include area planning, bike coordination, CIP development, and transportation planning. The BIKETOWN Adaptive program provides free rentals to low-income and disabled riders. No changes to program offerings are proposed.
[doc] Right-of-Way Use Permitting pp. 866-867 ↗ The Right-of-Way Use Permitting program manages Portland's public right-of-way activities, including property acquisition, leasing, and permitting for community events and utility work. The program handles compliance, coordination, and enforcement while maintaining ADA Title II and Civil Rights Title VI compliance. FY 2026-27 budget totals $22.5M in revenues and $22.3M in expenses, with personnel costs of $14.9M. No changes to current service levels are proposed.
[doc] Sidewalks, Signs & Structures pp. 868-869 ↗ The Sidewalks, Signs & Structures program inspects, maintains, and repairs the city's sidewalks, curbs, bridges, stairways, signs, and retaining walls, emphasizing ADA compliance for corners and curb ramps. It also manages parking and directional signs for safety and revenue collection. The 2026-27 proposed budget totals $11.3M in expenses with increased personnel and services spending, supported by $19.8M in combined revenues.
[doc] Street Sweeping, Grafitti & Vegetation pp. 870-871 ↗ Portland Bureau of Transportation's Street Sweeping, Graffiti & Vegetation program manages street cleaning, bike lane maintenance, graffiti abatement, leaf removal, and recycling operations. The 2026-27 proposed budget of $17.9M represents a 27.5% increase from 2025-26, with significant growth in personnel ($8.5M) and external materials/services ($3.1M). New PDX Clean Energy Community Benefits funding contributes $2.2M.
[doc] Streetcar & Tram Operations pp. 872-873 ↗ The Portland Streetcar and Aerial Tram are transportation services serving central Portland and connecting OHSU to South Waterfront. The Streetcar operates 100% renewable electricity service across seven neighborhoods in partnership with TriMet and Portland Streetcar, Inc. The Aerial Tram is a 3,300-foot bi-cable system rising 500 feet over I-5. For FY 2026-27, the program proposes $32.96M in revenues and $18.68M in expenses with no service level changes.
[doc] Streetlights & Signals pp. 874-875 ↗ The Streetlights & Signals program manages Portland's traffic control and street lighting infrastructure with a 2026-27 proposed budget of $14.1M. The program maintains traffic signals and street lights critical to creating a walkable, bikeable city. Aging infrastructure and limited preventive maintenance funding present operational challenges. The program prioritizes accessibility through ADA compliance and collaboration with the Oregon Blind Commission.
[doc] Traffic Ops, Investigations & Regulation pp. 876-877 ↗ This traffic regulation program manages public safety and vehicle compliance through inspections and maintenance oversight, with a 2026-27 budget of $8.9M in revenues and $8.3M in program expenses. Personnel costs total $4.3M, while external materials and services increased to $3.2M. Equity investments include PDX WAV accessibility subsidies and community safety outreach.

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