@trecpdx.bsky.social
Portland State University's Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC). Home to the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), transportation data programs PORTAL & BikePed Portal, Better Block PSU, and PSU's membership in PacTrans.
Reminder, the final Transportation Open House in District 2 is happening next Tuesday, March 3! Join us at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Gym from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. to weigh in on the conversation.
Can't join in-person? Our online open house and survey is still open:
ITE released a set of Quick Bites outlining tools to estimate the health benefits of transportation safety investments + a Movement & Place framework to guide more people-centered street design with real-world examples. Check them out: www.ite.org/technical-re...
27.02.2026 16:39 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
What does it take to move transportation research into everyday decision-making? Across CRP programs, the emphasis is on implementation—pairing rigorous research with dissemination and support mechanisms that help practitioners apply findings in context.
Learn more https://ow.ly/fsrS50Ycswf
🌟🎓️Making Streets for Everyone scholarships are available!
Decision makers looking for the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advance walkable, people-first communities can reach out to social@americawalks.org for more info.
Learn more + register: buff.ly/A6D7gaX
NCHRP Report Cover "Estimating Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks: A Guide 2026"
"Estimating Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks: A Guide" was developed by Alta Planning with TREC, Safe Streets & Cambridge Systematics.
It offers agencies of all sizes a "batteries included" toolkit to close gaps in walking & biking networks: trec.pdx.edu/news/new-gui...
People riding ebikes
A new TREC report finds that e-bike incentive programs across North America are evolving rapidly, with a growing focus on point-of-sale discounts, equity, and safety standards.
Check out the updated e-bike incentive program tracker & report here: trec.pdx.edu/news/new-tre...
Interested in exploring how public health & transportation can work together to advance roadway safety? Register for the National Center for Rural Road Safety webinar on March 4: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
26.02.2026 18:04 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
- Everyone who submits (whether selected to present or not) gets a discounted ticket, over 45% off regular price passes.
🆕 THIS YEAR: Submit a shorter, less formal lightning slide presentation for our special evening PK Slam at @cstpdx.bsky.social.
Go to www.OregonTransportationSummit.org/RFP
WHY SUBMIT?
- Reach the perfect audience to highlight transportation projects and technologies at this summit cohosted by @trecpdx.bsky.social
- Showcase your expertise to a regional audience of decision-makers.
- Shape conversations around innovative solutions, accessibility, and implementation.
⏰ LESS THAN A WEEK TO SUBMIT: Raise your profile at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit - February 27 Deadline...
The application to speak, present, and lead a tour or workshop closes on FRIDAY. You don’t want to miss out on this once-a-year opportunity to share your expertise.
Today is the priority registration deadline for the Community Transportation Academy -- sign up now!
16.02.2026 16:00 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
A map of District 4 in SW and NW Portland coated in red lines shows that the district has pavement that is in very poor condition.
An illustration shows icons of transportation construction and a person biking with the words join the conversation about local transportation funding.
PBOT is holding open houses in each voting district to talk more about the future of transpiration funding in our city. Join us on Feb. 19 at Rieke Elementary School, Feb. 23 at Lent Elementary School, Feb. 25 at Atkinson Elementary School, and March 3 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary. All open houses will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities at an open house in your district. The first open house is coming up next week, Thursday, Feb. 19 in District 4.
13.02.2026 19:02 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 3
A classroom
Do you want to learn more about how transportation in Oregon functions, including how you can make your voice heard and improve your community?
The priority application deadline is February 16th for the Community Transportation Academy (CTA). Apply now! trec.pdx.edu/community-tr...
Street view of traffic with vehicles, bus, and motorcycles from a car's interior on a sunny day.
Automated systems can enhance traffic operations. Detector events are collected up to 10 times every second and this granularity and wealth of information allows for continuous and proactive monitoring of traffic flow, signal operations, and maintenance. More from #NCHRP
https://ow.ly/cRPj50Yc40n
When and how should housing be considered, within the transportation project lifecycle?
March 12, join us with ICF & @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social for a free interactive webinar to help better align housing strategies with transportation planning & investment decisions: trec.pdx.edu/events/psu-t...
Learn more about Vision Zero, Portland's goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on our streets: www.portland.gov/transportati...
06.02.2026 23:35 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
People seated in a Portland State University classroom with a speaker at the front of the room.
Do you want to learn more about transportation in Oregon and the Portland Region, including how you can make your voice heard and improve transportation in your community?
Apply now for the Community Transportation Academy: trec.pdx.edu/community-tr...
If you buy your pass to the 2026 Oregon Active Transportation Summit THIS WEEK (hosted in partnership with @trecpdx.bsky.social), you'll enjoy all 3 days of knowledge-sharing and networking at the lowest possible cost.
Go to www.OregonTransportationSummit.org/Tix by the MONDAY, 2/9 deadline to save
Transportation Data Education: Intro to R
Always wanted to learn R and version control but never found the time?
Join us for a three day introductory in-person workshop on R!
March 18-20, 9:30am - 4:30pm
trec.pdx.edu/events/intro...
Thank you @trecpdx.bsky.social for interviewing me for the alumni spotlight. I really am grateful for my time there, on multiple levels, and recommend it to students looking for a great place to study and live.
In case you want to know a little bit more about me:
trec.pdx.edu/news/transpo...
New #TalkingHeadways podcast! Anna Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social hosts this week featuring a panel of excellent advocates and elected officials discussing the Week Without Driving. link.theoverheadwire.com/jq9wv @usa.streetsblog.org
22.01.2026 20:23 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of dignity, opportunity, and justice for all Americans reshaped our nation. His progress was not instant—it was built through years of courage, sacrifice, and peaceful protest that moved America forward.
19.01.2026 14:27 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Looking for AICP credits at #TRBAM? Look no further! The app has a section just for you!
12.01.2026 17:20 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Check out the #TCRP December Update, with eight great research solutions that you can now download for free > conta.cc/4s7SeWh
New reports include:
1. Improving Transit Service in Rural and Tribal Communities
2. Improving Transit Customer Perception of Personal Security 🧵 (1/3)
Setting 🚦timing to the speed of cycling on one-way streets is an overlooked part of #invisibleurbanism #VisionZero
30.12.2025 05:10 — 👍 23 🔁 5 💬 3 📌 0
The Safe System approach anticipates human mistakes and focuses on designing streets so mistakes don’t result in serious injury or death.
For detailed crash data, the dashboard links to the Oregon Department of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau.
Explore the dashboard:
Want to learn more about Vision Zero, Portland’s commitment to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries? Explore the Vision Zero dashboard with PBOT's Vision Zero Data Analyst, Alyssa.
youtube.com/shorts/zFY3t...
Research for TRB's BTSCRP reports help make the roads safer for everyone using them. One reader of the guide on evaluating traffic safety campaigns will use it to plan for pedestrian safety.
https://ow.ly/qXMt50XLeIv
The snowplow name submission form opens today and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 5. We’re looking for your punniest, most creative, Portland-y, Pacific Northwest-proud names you can think of. Have more than one idea? Feel free to submit multiple entries!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Want another chance at fame and glory? PBOT and Portland City Elections are teaming up to bring back Portland’s beloved annual Snowplow Naming Contest and we’re asking Portlanders to name five more snowplows!
More details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
