Sustainability and Transportation Committee — Portland, ME
Date: 2026-06-10
Time: 17:00

Sustainability& Transportation MEMBERS
Committee Agenda Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali, At-Large
June 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
 Councilor Anna Bullett, District 4




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1. Review and approve minutes from May 13, 2026


 a. Minutes from May 13, 2026
2. Sustainability and Transportation Program Updates


 a. Sustainability Updates
3. Presentation and Discussion
 Public comment may be taken
 a. Vision Zero Implementation Report
 Presenter: Greg Jordan
 No public comment will be taken.

 b. Commercial Street Safe Streets for All Report
 Presenter: Jeremiah Bartlett, Cashel Stewart
 No public comment will be taken.
 c. Portland in Motion (Comprehensive Transportation Plan)
 Presenter: Kevin Kraft and Nell Donaldson
 No public comment will be taken.
4. Other Business

Sustainability& Transportation MEMBERS
Committee Agenda Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali, At-Large
June 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
 Councilor Anna Bullett, District 4




The Sustainability and Transportation
Committee will conduct this meeting
remotely via Zoom. Allow your computer to
install the free Zoom app to get the best
meeting experience. If you are not able to
attend live either in person or via Zoom, a
recording will be available in the Agenda
Center following the meeting.

For public comment via Zoom, you will need
to use the "raise your hand" feature. To raise
your hand via the telephone, please hit *9.
You will be unmuted by the host when it is
time for public comment.

https://portlandmaine-
gov.zoom.us/j/84037714117?pwd=7GYGzIY
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1. Review and approve minutes from May 13, 2026


 a. Minutes from May 13, 2026
2. Sustainability and Transportation Program Updates


 a. Sustainability Updates
3. Presentation and Discussion
 Public comment may be taken
 a. Vision Zero Implementation Report
 Presenter: Greg Jordan
 No public comment will be taken.

 b. Commercial Street Safe Streets for All Report
 Presenter: Jeremiah Bartlett, Cashel Stewart
 No public comment will be taken.


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 c. Portland in Motion (Comprehensive Transportation Plan)
 Presenter: Kevin Kraft and Nell Donaldson
 No public comment will be taken.
4. Other Business




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 ​CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE​
 ​Committee on Sustainability and Transportation​
 ​Councilor Regina Phillips (D3), Chair​
 ​Councilor Pious Ali (At-Large)​
 ​Councilor Anna Bullett (D4)​

​Draft Minutes May 13, 2026​

​Members Present: Councilor Ali, Councilor Bullett, Councilor Michniewicz, Kevin Kraft, Greg​
 ​Jordan, Ethan Hipple, Troy Moon, Meghan Houdlette, Masi Ngidi-Brown, Emma Bond​

​The meeting was called to order.​

​April 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes​
 ​The April 8, 2026, meeting minutes were approved unanimously.​

​Sustainability Program Updates​
 ​Presented by Director of Sustainability, Troy Moon​
  ​Director Moon provided updates from the Sustainability Office, including recent staffing​
 ​changes. Katie Tim departed from her position and the office is currently recruiting new staff,​
 ​having received more than 200 applications. The office also welcomed a new intern from the​
 ​University of Southern Maine for the summer and fall.​

​Director Moon highlighted the success of the Earth Day celebration held on April 18, 2026,​
 ​which included participation from more than 30 organizations and collaboration with the​
  ​Farmers’ Market. On May 25, the Great Portland Pickup took place in collaboration with the​
 ​Portland Parks Conservancy, with more than 500 community members participating.​

​The Sustainability Office also launched Grow Wild Portland, an initiative intended to transform​
 ​Portland streets and yards into habitat for pollinating insects and other wildlife. Staff have been​
  ​working with Public Works and Parks to develop guidelines for residents. The City is also​
 ​collaborating with Maine Audubon and the Portland Parks Conservancy on a pilot project on​
 ​Munjoy Hill along North Street, which will be planted later this fall.​

​Director Moon shared that the City launched a community survey regarding compost drop-off​
 l​ocations. The survey is being promoted on social media and through QR codes placed at​
  ​composting sites.​

​Additional updates included work on Peaks Island, participation in energy workshops, and​
 ​shoreline erosion workshops for island communities, including a workshop on Great Diamond​
  ​Island focused on nature-based solutions for shoreline stabilization.​
 ​Director Moon also referenced a recent Climate & Coffee event focused on the value of​
 ​ecological gardening.​




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​Recommend a name for the waterfront park currently referred to as Portland Harbor​
 ​Common​
  ​Presentation by Masi Ngidi-Brown, Director of Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion​

​Director Ngidi-Brown discussed the naming process for the waterfront park. The naming​
 ​committee convened in December 2025 and January 2026 and began meeting in February to​
  ​review approximately 325 submissions from residents. The committee narrowed the options to​
 ​three finalist names: First Light Commons, Portland Harbor Common, and Freedom Commons.​

​Director Ngidi-Brown explained that the names were selected to reflect community connections​
 ​to Portland’s history and culture. “First Light” references the meaning of Wabanaki as “People of​
  ​the Dawn.” “Freedom Commons” references the Freedom Trail and Portland’s historical role as​
 ​the last stop before Canada on the Underground Railroad.​

​Director Ngidi-Brown also explained the distinction between “common” and “commons,” noting​
 ​that “commons” reflects shared resources and shared history. “Portland Harbor Common” was​
  ​described as honoring an individual instrumental in the creation of the park who passed away​
 l​ast fall.​


​Comments from Councilors​

​Councilor Michniewicz thanked Director Ngidi-Brown for the summary and reflected on the​
 ​committee’s discussions surrounding the naming process, including conversations regarding the​
  ​terms “common” and “commons.” Councilor Michniewicz stated that the committee sought a​
 ​name that would draw people in and embody multiple perspectives while incorporating public​
 ​feedback and historical context.​

​Additional comments from Director Ngidi-Brown​
 ​Director Ngidi-Brown stated that the naming committee’s recommendation is “First Light​
  ​Commons,” because the name reflects Wabanaki history and cultural context while also​
 ​acknowledging the significance of the Underground Railroad and formerly enslaved people who​
 ​settled in the Greater Portland area.​

​Public Comment​
 ​A Portland resident expressed support for the name “Portland Harbor Common,” stating that it​
  ​felt more geographically specific and thanking the committee for developing the finalist names.​

​Comments from Councilors​
 ​Councilor Bullett expressed support for “First Light Commons,” stating that it honors Maine’s​
  ​history and reflects the significance of Maine’s coastline as a place of first light.​
 ​Councilor Ali also expressed support for “First Light Commons,” citing both the historical​
 ​meaning and the sound of the name.​




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​Motion to Bring Recommendation to Council​
 ​Motion moved by Councilor Bullet and seconded by Councilor Ali.​
  ​The vote passed unanimously.​

​Consider a recommendation that Mayor Dion sign a Letter of Support for a Safe Streets​
 ​for All grant in support of Libbytown traffic improvements​
  ​Presented by Director of Planning and Urban Development, Kevin Kraft.​

​Director Kraft summarized the history of the Libbytown traffic improvement project, which began​
 i​n 2009 through extensive community engagement and later evolved into a planning project with​
  ​Maine DOT. In 2021, the City and Maine DOT completed an enhanced project scoping process​
 ​for the corridor.​

​Director Kraft explained that Maine DOT had previously been awarded a Reconnecting​
 ​Communities Grant for construction, though the award was rescinded in 2025. Following​
  ​completion of the design process with Maine DOT, the City is now seeking Safe Streets for All​
 ​grant funding for construction.​

​The project aims to enhance safety, connectivity, walkability, multimodal accessibility, resiliency,​
 ​and economic activity. Director Kraft noted that Congress Street and Park Avenue serve as a​
  ​major gateway into the city and provide access to Maine Medical Center, Hadlock Field, and​
 ​surrounding businesses.​

​The proposed project includes converting Congress Street and Park Avenue from one-way to​
 ​two-way operations, constructing a roundabout at Congress Street and Park Avenue, improving​
  ​pedestrian crossings and ADA-compliant sidewalks, adding dedicated bicycle facilities and​
 ​upgraded transit stops, enhancing streetscape elements such as lighting and trees, and​
 i​mproving infrastructure.​

​Director Kraft stated that the committee’s endorsement was being requested so that Mayor Dion​
 ​could sign a letter of support for the grant application. More than 20 letters of support had​
  ​already been received from community organizations, including all three neighborhood​
 ​associations.​

​Public Comment​
 ​A Libbytown resident expressed support for the project.​

​Motion to have the letter of support sent to the Mayor​
 ​Motion moved by Councilor Bullet and seconded by Councilor Ali.​
  ​The vote passed unanimously.​

​Consider recommending an interlocal agreement and resolution regarding the Casco Bay​
 ​Trail​
  ​Presented by Greg Jordan, Assistant City Manager​




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​Assistant City Manager Jordan reminded the committee that the proposed trail would extend 26​
 ​miles between Portland and Auburn along the former Berlin Subdivision rail corridor. Maine DOT​
  ​has designated the corridor as a trail corridor unless rail service becomes feasible in the future.​
 ​Jordan explained that the State allocated $600,000 for preliminary planning work and that the​
 ​Greater Portland Council of Governments convened municipalities along the corridor to​
 ​coordinate efforts. The proposal would establish a Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors​
 ​through an interlocal agreement.​

​Each municipality along the corridor would appoint one voting member and one alternate​
 ​representative. Non-voting members would include the Casco Bay Trail Alliance and GPCOG.​
  ​Jordan stated that the agreement would remain in effect for at least 20 years.​
 ​Jordan emphasized that participation in the agreement would not obligate the City to contribute​
 ​future funding outside of the normal budget process. The City has already appropriated up to​
 ​$15,000 in the current Capital Improvement Program to support Portland’s portion of the local​
 ​match associated with Maine DOT’s planning allocation.​

​Jordan requested that the committee endorse the interlocal agreement and recommend that the​
 ​Council approve a resolution supporting the project.​

​Comment from Emma Bond​
 ​Emma Bond shared that the City of Auburn had recently approved the interlocal agreement.​

​Comment from Mark Adelson​
 ​Mark Adelson commented that Portland would become a hub not only for local trails but also for​
  ​the larger statewide trail system.​

​Public comment​
 ​A Portland resident expressed support for the trail and for expanding regional trail connections​
  ​to improve transportation access and encourage outdoor recreation.​

​Comments from Councilors​

​Councilor Bullett asked whether other municipalities had committed funding through their​
 ​Capital Improvement Programs. Jordan responded that the municipalities had not yet finalized a​
  ​formula for sharing local costs, though Portland’s currently appropriated $15,000 would be​
 ​sufficient under the proposed approaches.​

​Jordan also stated that Auburn had approved the agreement, though he was unsure whether​
 ​funding had been formally appropriated there or in other municipalities.​

​Emma Bond clarified that the $600,000 Maine DOT allocation requires a $60,000 local match​
 ​shared among Portland, Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, and the Casco Bay Trail Alliance.​
  ​One possible allocation would involve each municipality contributing approximately $12,000,​
 ​though final agreements are still under discussion.​




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​Bond also explained that Auburn has not yet been asked to contribute funding because the​
 ​current engineering study does not extend to Auburn. She added that the Casco Bay Trail​
  ​Alliance Board had approved up to $5,000 in startup funding for the future Board of Supervisors.​

​Councilor Bullett noted that the estimated cost of the full trail project could reach $55 million and​
 ​asked whether a private fundraising strategy was already in development.​

​Bond responded that the project team anticipates seeking approximately 80% federal funding​
 ​while also advocating for Maine DOT participation and pursuing private donations, grants, and​
  ​municipal contributions.​

​Motion to recommend to the council that they approve a resolution of support for the​
 ​project.​

​Motion moved by Councilor Bullet and seconded by Councilor Ali.​
 ​The vote passed unanimously.​

​Review proposed pilot program for traffic management in Payson Park​
 ​Presented by: Ethan Hipple,​​Director of Parks, Recreation,​​and Facilities,​​and Meghan​
  ​Houdlette, Portland Parks Project Manager​

​Director Ethan Hipple introduced the proposed traffic calming project for Payson Park. He​
 ​explained that nearby residents had raised concerns regarding speeding and the use of park​
  ​roads as a cut-through route to Interstate 295.​

​Director Hipple noted that the project was partially funded through a negotiated agreement​
 ​associated with the 2025 Back Cove Music Festival, which included a $100,000 contribution​
  ​toward improvements in Payson Park. Following community outreach and Parks Commission​
 ​discussions, the primary concern identified was improving pedestrian and bicycle safety within​
 ​the park.​

​Portland Parks Project Manager Meghan Houdlette explained that staff met with Portland Trails,​
 ​the Friends of Payson Park, the Parks Commission, and community members to discuss​
  ​transportation concerns. Concerns included speeding on Catafalque Drive and Arboretum​
 ​Road, limited multimodal infrastructure, and pedestrian and cyclist safety.​

​A speed study conducted in March 2026 found that the average speed on Arboretum Road was​
 ​24 miles per hour despite a posted speed limit of 15 miles per hour. Approximately 97% of​
  ​vehicles exceeded the speed limit during the study period.​
 ​To address these concerns, staff proposed several traffic calming measures, including restricting​
 ​vehicle access on a segment between Inlet Road and Baxter Boulevard while still allowing​
 ​pedestrian and bicycle access. Additional proposed improvements include restriping Catafalque​
 ​Drive and Arboretum Road to provide five-foot bike lanes, widening sections for parking using​
 ​compacted gravel or reclaimed material, and installing three raised speed tables with pedestrian​
 ​crossings.​




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​The proposal also includes updating parking signage, removing signage no longer applicable to​
 ​proposed curb uses, and installing flexible traffic posts to improve pedestrian safety and guide​
  ​vehicle movement. Staff anticipate implementing the pilot program during the summer of 2026.​

​Comments from Councilors​
 ​Councilor Bullett encouraged staff to involve community partners such as Portland Trails in​
  ​potential public art or roadway painting efforts on Catafalque Drive. Councilor Bullett also asked​
 ​when implementation would begin.​

​Project Manager Houdlette responded that implementation is expected to begin during the​
 ​summer through coordination with Public Works contractors.​

​Councilor Ali asked whether the road closure would be temporary or permanent. Houdlette​
 ​responded that the closure is currently proposed as a pilot program and that staff would​
  ​evaluate outcomes before determining whether it should become permanent.​

​Councilor Ali stated support for a permanent closure due to speeding concerns.​

​Review process for developing recommendations for amendments to Chapter 6​
 ​regarding energy standards for City funded projects​
  ​Presented by Director of Sustainability Troy Moon​

​Director Moon reminded the committee that Chapter 6 energy requirements had previously​
 ​been discussed during development of the committee’s work plan.​
  ​Director Moon explained that the requirements stem from the 2020 Green New Deal​
 ​referendum, which established energy performance standards for buildings receiving more than​
 ​$50,000 in City funding.​

​At the time the ordinance was adopted, Maine’s energy code was based on the 2009 code​
 ​cycle. Since then, significant changes have occurred through updates to the Maine Uniform​
  ​Building and Energy Code (MUBEC), including adoption of the 2021 IECC and Portland’s​
 i​mplementation of the 2021 stretch energy code, which exceeds the base code by 15%.​
 ​Director Moon stated that additional City initiatives, including cool roof requirements, cool​
 ​pavement standards, and upgraded stormwater management standards, have also advanced​
 ​building performance expectations.​
 ​As part of the review process, staff plan to evaluate how current City and State building​
 ​performance requirements compare to Chapter 6 standards and explore opportunities to​
 ​streamline compliance pathways.​

​Director Moon explained that staff also intend to evaluate whether separate compliance​
 ​pathways should exist for major renovations versus new construction projects. Additional goals​
  i​nclude aligning ordinance references more closely with State energy code standards in order to​
 ​simplify review processes and reduce confusion for both staff and developers.​




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​Director Moon emphasized that the objective is not to weaken performance standards, but​
 ​rather to clarify requirements, simplify compliance pathways, and maintain alignment with the​
  ​City Council’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions buildings by 2040 and reducing​
 ​community-wide carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.​

​The Sustainability Office plans to work with consultants experienced in green building​
 ​standards, including Mike Pulaski and Gunner Hubbard.​

​Comments from Councilors​

​Councilor Bullett asked whether the Green New Deal standards apply only to buildings or also​
 ​to City-owned vehicles. Director Moon clarified that the standards apply only to buildings.​
  ​Councilor Bullett also asked who would conduct the technical review process. Director Moon​
 ​responded that the work would be completed by staff in coordination with consultants.​
 ​Councilor Bullett asked about the estimated cost of the review process, and Director Moon​
 ​stated that the cost would be less than $5,000.​

​Councilor Bullett then asked whether funding had already been budgeted for the work. Director​
 ​Moon confirmed that funds are available and that he had discussed the matter with Assistant​
  ​City Manager Dena Libner regarding the availability of existing Sustainability Office funds to​
 ​support the work.​

​Councilor Bullett and Councilor Ali expressed support for the review process.​

​Motion to Adjourn​
 ​The motion was moved by Councilor Bullett and seconded by Councilor Ali​

​The motion was approved 2-0​

​Meeting adjourned​




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​City of Portland | Sustainability Office​
 ​Troy Moon,​​Director​



​To:​​Sustainability and Transportation Committee​
 ​Regina Phillips, Chair​




​MEETING DATE​
 ​June 10, 2026​

​AGENDA ITEM​
 ​Agenda Item #2A– Sustainability Updates​

​PURPOSE​
 ​To update the committee regarding recent activities of the Sustainability Office to​
  ​advance Council goals and objectives related to One Climate Future​

​COMMITTEE WORK PLAN/CITY COUNCIL GOAL ALIGNMENT​
 ​These projects implement elements of the One Climate Future Plan or other Council​
  ​goals.​

​BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS​

​Staffing update:​

​Katie Tims left the City on May 1 to explore a new career opportunity. She was with us​
 ​for almost four years and was instrumental in our success while she was here. We will​
  ​miss her but wish her great success in her new job. Recruitment for this position is in​
 ​process.​

​Project: Climate Resilience​
 ​Consultants started their shoreline inventory work, collecting data for the Risk Based​
  ​Asset Management Tool (RBAMT). The Risk-Based Asset Management Tool (RBAMT) is​
 ​a new planning tool that will help Portland and South Portland identify and prepare for​
 ​the impacts of coastal flooding on critical public infrastructure—things like roads,​
 ​utilities, public buildings, and emergency services.​




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​RBAMT integrates climate vulnerability data into a single GIS-based platform,​
 ​incorporating updated flood modeling for Portland and South Portland. The tool will​
  ​help both municipalities identify vulnerable facilities and infrastructure, prioritize​
 ​resilience investments, and guide capital improvement planning for asset upgrades and​
 ​future construction.​

​The Sustainability Office applied for a Community Action Grant for the creation of a​
 ​Resilience Collaborative composed of Commercial Street waterfront stakeholders.​
  ​Through a series of facilitated meetings, this group will develop a common base of​
 ​knowledge about the impacts of sea level rise on Commercial Street and develop a​
 ​consensus policy recommendation for the Portland City Council that will serve as the​
 ​policy underpinning for specific adaptation efforts to meet the City's commitment to​
 ​prepare for 1.5' of sea level rise by 2050 and 4' by 2100.​

​Project: Community Education and Engagement​

​On May 15, the Sustainability Office partnered with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine,​
 ​GoMaine, Portland Trails, and others to host a Bike to Work Day celebration event​
  ​featuring bike demos, commuter resources, games, music, and more. This annual​
 ​international event celebrates active commuting and coordination between the many​
 ​stakeholders to make Portland a safer place to bike and walk.​



​Additional Outreach:​

​On May 18, Troy met with the University of New Hampshire Carsey School Graduate​
 ​students to discuss the Sustainability Office’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program to​
  ​discuss place-based, resident-led engagement within a municipal structure. The visit​
 ​included a walking tour throughout the Bayside neighborhood to discuss street level​
 ​engagement and relationship building and met directly with community partners, such​
 ​as the Bayside Neighborhood Organization and Cultivating Community.​

​On May 11, Troy and Emma visited Waynflete school to present on the impact of public​
 ​spaces and the importance of sustainable energy. The presentation included an​
  ​explanation of what the sustainability office does, on renewable energy and what​
 ​constitutes a safe, inclusive and environmentally sustainable public space.​

​On May 30, the Sustainability Office partnered with Peaks Island residents to host a​
 ​workshop on organic landcare practices. Troy and Emma attended the workshop in​
  ​person with a presentation on the Sustainability Office, the City of Portland’s Landcare​



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​Ordinance, and on the office’s upcoming program, Grow Wild, which aims to transform​
 ​Portland’s streets and yards into vibrant habitats for pollinating insects, birds, and other​
  ​wildlife by encouraging community members to plant native gardens.​

​Visit www.oneclimatefuture.org to sign up for our once-a-month newsletter where we​
 ​share the upcoming Coffee & Climate topic, information on upcoming events, new​
  ​programs launching, and climate action progress in Portland and South Portland.​




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 City of Portland
 Vision Zero - Quick Action Plan
 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
 June 2026 Progress Report




The Vision Zero Quick Action Plan is outlined below. These actions represent what City staff can
implement in a short timeframe within existing staff capacity and resources. These measures will be
incorporated into a more complete Vision Zero Action Plan for the City with a longer time horizon. The
measures outlined below are organized around the following strategic priorities: Programmatic
Support and Funding, Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer People, and Post-Crash Care.

Objective 1: Programmatic Support and Funding

  # Action 6/2026 Progress Report

 PF-1 City Council adoption of GPCOG’s Vision Zero Completed April 2025
 goal and plan adoption on April 14, 2025.

 PF-2 Form a cross-departmental task force to In place with representatives from the Executive
 oversee Vision Zero Action Plan. Office, Public Works, Police, Planning,
 Communications, Sustainability, Parking, GPCOG.

 PF-3 Participate on GPCOG Vision Zero Panel Ongoing - Public Works staff participating

 PF-4 Update the City’s Complete Streets Policy Completed August 2025.

 PF-5 Onboard consultant(s) and commence work Completed. Funding appropriated in FY26 CIP,
 on Comprehensive Transportation Plan Project scoped in late 2025; Consultant selected in
 early 2026. Public kick-off taking place on June 11. A
 Stakeholder Advisory Group will be convened to help
 guide the plan; it will include representatives from a
 wide range of groups and organizations.

 PF-6 Update the Street Design Technical Manual In progress - Aiming to secure Planning Board
 approval in 2026.

 PF-7 Identify sources of funding to support Action FY27 CIP includes $1.1 million for Vision Zero related
 Plan measures. projects. Staff will share preliminary scoping with
 the ST Committee at its June 10 meeting.

 Portland awarded $2.1M from US DOT’s Safe Streets
 for All grant program to design, implement, and
 evaluate demonstration projects on Brighton Ave.

 Portland awarded several rounds of state funding to
 support traffic enforcement.

 Portland submitted a 2026 Safe Streets for All
 Demonstration Grant application for $24M through
 the U.S. DOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
 program to fund design/construction of the
 Libbytown Safety Project.



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 City of Portland
 Vision Zero - Quick Action Plan
 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
 June 2026 Progress Report




Objective 2: Safer Roads

  # Action 6/2026 Progress Report

 SR-1 Advance approved transportation CIP projects A full project list will be provided to the ST
 in alignment with Vision Zero goals. Committee at the June 10 meeting.

 SR-2 Department of Public Works (DPW) shall DPW examined flashing school zone signs in 2025
 complete the following measures: and will confirm operability this year also. DPW is in
 ●​ Confirm flashing school zone signs in all the process of completing annual crosswalk painting
 Portland Public School zones; and deploying crosswalk safety signs.
 ●​ Install high-visibility safety flags at key
 pedestrian crossings on a trial basis;
 ●​ Complete annual crosswalk painting.

 SR-3 DPW shall complete and document the These assessments are in progress - findings and
 following safety audits: recommendations will be communicated to the ST
 ●​ Arterial crosswalk safety and lighting; Committee in June-July 2026.
 ●​ School zone safety;
 ●​ Daylighting Intersections (on-street
 parking near intersections.

 SR-4 To ensure safe and appropriate street lighting, The FY27 CIP includes $300k to fund a city-wide
 DPW will: lighting study focused on arterial and collector level
 ●​ Prepare quarterly reports on street light streets. An RFP for consultant assistance to perform
 operability and performance; this work will be issued during summer 2026.
 ●​ Determine approach to evaluate citywide
 DPW performs routine “point-in-time” scans of
 street lighting including coverage,
 street light operability and has developed a
 brightness, technology and costs.
 semi-annual report. The Fall 2025 report shows that
 about 94% of Portland’s 6,449 street lights are
 functional. DPW is working to further develop these
 metrics and apply appropriate benchmarks for
 ongoing performance and repair response times.

 SR-5 Conduct review of sidewalk snow ordinances Staff will recommend including this item on the
 in Chapter 25 with possible recommendations Sustainability and Transportation Committee’s
 for changes. 2026 workplan targeting a fall 2026 review.




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 City of Portland
 Vision Zero - Quick Action Plan
 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
 June 2026 Progress Report




 # Action 6/2026 Progress Report

SR-6 NEW OBJECTIVE - Review the City’s program This 3 year old program invites community
 for implementing community sponsored proposals for minor traffic calming installations.
 Transportation Demonstration Projects Subject to City approval and license agreements with
 insurance requirements, community groups are
 cleared to conduct installations, handle
 maintenance, and collect data. As of May 2026, 8
 proposals have been received and are in the final
 stages of approval.

 City staff are aware of community concerns that the
 administrative and insurance requirements are a
 burden and could limit future installations. Staff will
 complete a review of the program with stakeholder
 input by December 2026. If changes are justified,
 these will be made in advance of the 2027 season.

SR-7 NEW OBJECTIVE - Work with PACTS and City staff aim to build on historical success
 MDOT to maximize inclusion of Vision Zero & advancing major transportation projects by
 Complete Street elements in projects advocating for the inclusion of Complete Streets
 approved for inclusion in MDOT’s 3 year work elements in corridor paving projects, intersection
 plan and the Statewide Transportation reconstructions, and other projects where complete
 Improvement Program. streets elements can be reasonably added.

 The MDOT and PACTS funding and project selection
 processes are complex, challenging to fully
 understand and effectively influence, and
 constrained by limited funding. City staff are
 working to advance Portland’s priorities and
 continue to advocate for greater transparency in the
 decision-making process.

SR-8 NEW OBJECTIVE - Review and consider The Traffic Calming Ordinance allows
 changes to the City’s Traffic Calming neighborhoods to petition the City to study, present
 Ordinance. findings, and (depending on results) install traffic
 calming measures. A review of the ordinance and
 associated process will consider potential changes
 based on clear program goals and city capacity.




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 City of Portland
 Vision Zero - Quick Action Plan
 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
 June 2026 Progress Report




Objective 3: Safer Speeds

  # Action 6/2026 Progress Report

 SS-1 Police Department (PD) will surge traffic PD is working to onboard additional staff to
 enforcement in the “high risk network” as strengthen traffic enforcement. With grant funding,
 identified in GPCOG’s Vision Zero Plan and the Police Department has conducted 126 (four hour)
 MaineDOT’s Crash Database. enforcement details during 2025. The focus has
 been areas with a high incidence of vulnerable user
 accidents.

 Through May 2026, PD conducted 2238 traffic stops
 and issued 882 citations. In 2025, PD conducted
 3,885 traffic stops (25% more than in 2024) and
 issued 1,118 citations (110% higher than in 2024).

 Through May 2026 there were 1137 traffic accidents
 compared to 1330 for the same period in 2025.

 SS-2 Based on findings of speed/traffic studies, During 2025, DPW installed 10 speed feedback signs
 DPW will install up to 4 speed feedback in including on the following streets: Lambert Street
 FY26. Subject to additional resources DPW (2); Riverside Street (2); Allen Avenue (2); Woodfords
 will work to accelerate installation of Corner (2); and Aldworth Street (2). There are now 28
 additional signs. speed feedback signs installed across the City of
 Portland.

 SS-3 Conduct a policy analysis on the introduction PD Staff are preparing a preliminary assessment of
 of red light cameras as an enforcement tool. this technology for the July ST Committee and will
 be requesting direction on next steps.

 SS-4 Develop a prioritized program of arterial and DPW staff are developing a prioritized list of arterial
 collector speed studies in appropriate and collector speed studies with priority placed on
 coordination with MaineDOT. the high crash and/or high injury network. This
 preliminary review will be shared with the ST
 Committee at its June meeting.




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 City of Portland
 Vision Zero - Quick Action Plan
 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
 June 2026 Progress Report




Objective 4: Safer People (SS)

 # Action 6/2026 Progress Report

 SS-1 Implement a communications campaign The Communications & Digital Services Department
 aimed at both motor vehicle operators as (CDD) has worked with Maine Department of Public
 well as bicyclists and pedestrians. Safety and Maine Bureau of Highway Safety on a
 community led public messaging campaign that will
 kick off on June 11 with a joint press conference.

 Portland staff are in the process of building a localized
 communications campaign that will complement and
 expand on the State campaign to launch later this
 summer.


Objective 5: Post-Crash Care (PC)

 # Action 6/2026 Progress Report

 PC-1 PD will rejoin GPCOG’s Traffic Incident Portland Police Department staff are actively engaged
 Management Committee on a trial basis. in this regional forum which focuses on traffic
 incident response and safety in the greater Portland,
 Maine area.

 PC-2 Analyze crash data to determine effective Portland contracted with GPCOG to prepare quarterly
 local or system level interventions and reports on crash data, trend analysis, findings, and
 measure progress toward Vision Zero goal. recommendations. GPCOG’s next quarterly report will
 be provided to the ST committee in July 2026.

 City staff will be working with GPCOG to strengthen
 the report by adding a progress reporting element
 with performance measures.

 Staff are aware of community suggestions that the
 City should conduct more comprehensive and formal
 post-crash investigations to determine the need for
 specific locational or system level changes. City staff
 are reviewing this recommendation with appropriate
 departments and Corporation Counsel.

 PC-3 Consider changes to how the Police The Police Department has prepared new guidelines
 Department communicates with the public for issuing initial post-crash press releases and
 on initial crash reports and completed providing updated information once investigations
 investigations. are fully complete.




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City of Portland | Public Works Department
Mike Murray, Director


To: Greg Jordan, Assistant City Manager
From: Mike Murray, Public Works Director
Date: June 9, 2026
Re: Vision Zero Action Plan - DPW Items




The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently advancing the City’s Vision Zero mission
through comprehensive infrastructure improvements and an array of data analysis tools. All
current projects are prioritized to maximize safety and align with the City Council’s Vision Zero
objectives, with particular emphasis on mitigating hazards for vulnerable road users in
high-volume corridors, as these areas are responsible for the majority of serious injuries and
fatalities.

Vision Zero Action Plan - Objective 1: Programmatic Support and Funding
Objective 1 identifies a need to identify and secure additional funding to advance Vision Zero
activities and projects. To advance this objective, the Department of Public Works (DPW)
recommended and the City Council approved a $1.1 million Vision Zero project be included in the
FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Since the April 2027 approval of the CIP, DPW in
coordination with the Executive Office, established the following programming for these funds:

 ●​ High-Risk Pedestrian Crossings Improvements - $580,000
 ●​ Brighton Avenue Safe Streets for All Grant Local Match - $275,000
 ●​ Traffic Calming Improvements - $100,000
 ●​ School Zone Safety Improvements - $50,000
 ●​ Urban SDK Software - $45,000
 ●​ Bi-Modal Blankout Signage - $25,000
 ●​ Public Outreach - $25,000

Vision Zero Action Plan - Objective 2: Safer Roads
Objective 2 requires DPW to complete safety audits on arterial crosswalks and school zones,
assess where additional “daylighting” is needed at intersections and cross walks, and undertake a
comprehensive city-wide lighting assessment.

 ●​ High-Risk Pedestrian Crossings - DPW’s strategy for pedestrian safety centers on
 improving crossings identified within the Greater Portland Council of Governments
 (GPCOG) High Risk and High Injury Network, as well as locations experiencing the
 greatest rates of pedestrian injuries. To ensure these improvements are both effective and
 compliant with updated MaineDOT regulatory standards, the department employs a
 multi-faceted analysis process. This includes GIS mapping, lighting assessments with our




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 partners at Acuity/Holophane, physical site surveys, and a final project selection process
 based on a synthesis of all of this information.

 Currently, several high-priority sites have been selected for upgrades, including critical
 intersections such as St. John Street (northerly of Congress St), various points along
 Congress Street (at Avon, Park, Dow, Weymouth, and Walker Streets), and segments of
 Commercial Street. These initiatives are now in the design phase, with bidding and
 construction contingent upon the estimated construction cost of these locations later this
 calendar year.

●​ School Zone Safety
 Beyond corridor improvements, DPW reviewed school zones to enhance student safety.
 This spring, inspection staff used standardized assessments to evaluate physical
 infrastructure and operational traffic patterns.

 Review findings highlight strategic intervention areas. While crossing guards remain
 effective, infrastructure needs include sidewalk maintenance and potential traffic
 calming or median enhancements. Operational issues were also observed, including
 parking non-compliance, which impedes intersection sight lines, and chaotic conditions
 during arrival and dismissal due to unsafe U-turns and unauthorized parking. Moving
 forward, DPW’s strategic objectives include the following:

 ➢​ Launching a structured sign replacement program
 ➢​ Addressing sidewalk maintenance needs
 ➢​ Assess potential for additional traffic calming interventions

 Additional safety benefits could be realized by more active management and enforcement
 of traffic regulations, but that lies outside the scope of DPW’s area of responsibility.

●​ Signal Systems
 Franklin at Cumberland and Congress: In early spring, DPW initiated the deployment of
 bi-modal blankout signage at the intersections of Franklin Street with Congress Street
 and Cumberland Avenue. These dual-phase indicators, which communicate both
 pedestrian yielding requirements and turn prohibitions on red, enhance the visibility of
 vehicular restrictions to improve safety outcomes for pedestrians and cyclists.
 Additionally, technical enhancements are ongoing regarding the configuration of Leading
 Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at these locations.

 Stevens Avenue at Pleasant Avenue: The intersection of Stevens Avenue and Pleasant Avenue
 is undergoing a comprehensive modernization of its signalization hardware. Key
 upgrades at this location include:

 ➢​ Installation of equipment on new mast arms featuring robust structural supports
 to ensure long-term stability.




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 ➢​ Integration with the City's ATMS network to enable faster response times in the
 event of system failures.
 ➢​ Enhanced illumination on the structures to improve visibility for vulnerable
 pedestrians.
 ➢​ Deployment of bi-modal blankout signage to communicate turn restrictions and
 the retention of an exclusive pedestrian phase.

 Congress Street at Frost Street: Similar improvements are taking place at Congress Street
 with Frost Street, where the City is also partnering with MaineDOT to update the ADA
 facilities. A number of other signalized locations are to be redesigned with safety and
 updated features in mind in the coming years.

 ●​ Comprehensive Lighting System Audit:
 This year staff will launch a comprehensive audit of light levels city wide. This will also
 include a component to ensure that our intersections and crossings meet modern safety
 standards. This will include measuring light levels at high priority intersections and
 marked pedestrian crossings. It will also identify dark spots along city streets throughout
 the City as well as areas where tree canopy blocks more than 50% of the light.
 Additionally, the audit will evaluate the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our current
 maintenance and control infrastructure. Nearly 10 years ago the City converted all of the
 street lights to LED and added electronic controls to better monitor the system. This led
 to significant energy and cost savings but lighting control technology has improved
 significantly since then. We may have the opportunity to use better technology and
 maintenance practices to improve efficiency and safety. Finally, the project will evaluate
 our lighting program against Maine’s newly adopted lighting standards to ensure we are
 compliant moving forward.

Vision Zero Action Plan - Objective 3: Safer Speeds
Objective 3 requires DPW to develop a prioritized program of arterial and collector speed studies
in appropriate coordination with the Maine Department of Transportation. The City plans to
utilize technology from Urban SDK to obtain real time speed data, with 13 month look back
capabilities, to formulate a list of streets where reductions in speed limits may be in order.

Other Initiatives
DPW is advancing broad infrastructure and data-driven safety initiatives, including year-round
maintenance of pavement markings, sidewalks, and lighting. We utilize a traffic control database
and field audit tools to support data-driven decision-making and asset reliability.

Our safety prioritization relies on several integrated platforms:

 ●​ CityLogix: Proactive maintenance to mitigate hazards.
 ●​ Cyclomedia: Remote, high-precision street measurements.
 ●​ Nearmap: High-resolution aerial imagery for visibility analysis.
 ●​ Esri Technology: Spatial analysis and safety dashboards.




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 ●​ AutoTurn: Vehicle path modeling for intersection safety.

The Department intends to leverage crash data alongside expanded Cyclomedia signage tracking
to monitor on-street parking near intersections. This "daylighting" initiative will empower the
DPW to identify and prioritize specific sites where parking adjustments are necessary to improve
safety.

 A new three-year Urban SDK commitment will shift our work toward predictive collision
indexing and provide the empirical speed data needed for MaineDOT regulatory requests. In
addition, other traffic signals, lighting, pedestrian crossing, and bicycle-related improvements
are in the design stages, anticipated for construction years 2027 through 2029.




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VISION ZERO
2026 Quarterly Crash Report
Quarter 1 [JANUARY - MARCH]




 PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CRASHES BY INJURY [2026 Q1]


 This chart shows the number of people involved
 in crashes in Portland by injury level. Between Serious Injury
 6, 1%
 January and March 2026, there were 564 Minor Injury
 crashes involving 1,101 people (most crashes 42, 4%
 involve more than one person). Of those, six 1,101 Possible Injury
 80, 7%
 (1%) were seriously injured, 42 (4%) had minor PEOPLE No Injury
 injuries, and 80 (7%) had possible injuries. The 973, 88%
 remaining 973 people (88%) were not injured, and
 no fatalities were reported. For reference, in 2025
 there were 2,318 crashes involving 4,674 people.


 PEOPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY YEAR

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 While serious injury and fatal crashes make up
 a small share of total crashes, they result in the 35
 most severe outcomes and are the focus of the
 Vision Zero approach. The graph to the right 27 28 27
 shows the number of people seriously injured or
 killed in crashes in Portland by year (2026 data
 reflects only January through March). In the first
 41 20 24 30
 quarter of 2026, six people were seriously injured
 6
 and no fatalities were reported. If this level were
 to continue throughout the year, it would be 2 7 3 5

 equivalent to approximately 24 serious injuries 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Q1
 and no fatalities, based on partial-year data only. Killed Seriously Injured
 Source: MaineDOT

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VISION ZERO					 2026 Q1 Crash Report


 2026 Q1 Crashes Crash History [2021-2025]
 By Injury Level Fatal + Serious Injury Heatmap

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 The map above shows the locations of the five serious injury (dark blue) crashes that occurred in the first
 quarter of 2026, overlaid on a 2021-2025 heatmap of crash frequency. It also highlights Portland’s High
 Injury Network (black), prepared by the Greater Portland Council of Governments using the Safer Streets
 Priority Finder. This network represents the top 5% of roads where serious injuries and fatalities occurred
 between 2021-2025. Major corridors such as Forest Ave (Rt. 302), Brighton Ave (Rt. 25), and Congress St.
 (Rt. 22) account for most serious injury and fatal crashes, particularly as they converge on the Peninsula,
 where traffic and activity are highest.

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VISION ZERO					 2026 Q1 Crash Report



 CRASH DETAILS

 The table below provides additional details for the five crashes that resulted in six serious injuries in
 Portland between January and March 2026. With such a small number of crashes, it is difficult to draw
 strong conclusions from this period alone. However, all occurred on higher-volume roadways, and three of
 the six people injured were cyclists or pedestrians. No fatal crashes were reported.

 Speed Serious
 Road / Route Jurisdiction* Date Time of Day Mode Location Limit Injury Killed

  Forest Ave. State Aid 2/14/26 10:00 PM Pedestrian 4-leg int. 30 mph 1 0

  Stevens Ave. State Hwy 2/18/26 2:15 PM Bicyclist Driveway 25 mph 1 0

  Congress St. State Hwy 2/27/26 5:50 PM Pedestrian Straight rd. 25 mph 1 0

  Washington Ave. (Rt. 26) State Hwy 3/4/26 3:40 PM Vehicle Straight rd. 25 mph 2 0
  I-95 Toll Hwy 3/24/26 6:20 PM Vehicle Straight rd. 55 mph 1 0

 6 0

 2026 Q1 serious injury crashes in Portland sorted by date / Source: MaineDOT
 *State Highways are maintained by the City, but MaineDOT controls major projects, design, and speed limits;
 Toll Highways fall under the Maine Turnpike Authority.



 CRASHES BY TRAVEL MODE
 Source: MaineDOT
 *January-March only
 Number of People Killed Number of People Seriously Injured
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 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026* 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026* 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026*

 Cyclists Pedestrians Motorists

 The graph above shows the number of people killed or seriously injured in crashes from 2021-2026,
 broken down by cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists (2026 data reflects January through March only).



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City of Portland | Executive Department
Danielle P. West, City Manager




To: Sustainability and Transportation Committee
Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair




MEETING DATE
June 10, 2026

AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Item #3A - Vision Zero Progress Report

PURPOSE
Review progress following adoption of the Council Resolve to adopt Greater Portland Council of
Government’s (GPCOG) Vision Zero plan and approval of Quick Action Plan

COMMITTEE WORK PLAN/CITY COUNCIL GOAL ALIGNMENT
This item was included in the Committee’s 2026 workplan and is supported by both the City
Council’s 2026 Common Goals and Resolve 8-24/25 passed in April 2025..

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In April 2025, the City Council adopted Resolve 8-24/25 affirming support for the region’s Vision
Zero Action Plan, which commits to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries within two
decades. The Vision Zero approach emphasizes a multidimensional Safe System framework,
recognizing that human errors and misjudgments are inevitable and that transportation systems
can and should be designed and managed to ensure such errors do not result in serious injuries or
fatalities.

The City Council’s action on this issue was in response to increasing incidents of crashes
resulting in serious injuries and fatalities as well as community calls for stronger action. Since
that time, staff have worked under the guidance of the Sustainability and Transportation
Committee to develop Portland’s Vision Zero program.

Since adoption of the regional Vision Zero framework, the City has established a
cross-departmental implementation structure and advanced a broad portfolio of initiatives
organized around the Safe Systems approach. Major accomplishments include adoption of an
updated Complete Streets Policy, launch of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, development
of a Vision Zero Quick Action Plan, expansion of traffic enforcement and speed feedback signage,
initiation of safety audits, pursuit of significant federal and local funding, initiation of a citywide
street lighting evaluation, and enhanced coordination with regional and state transportation
partners. Current efforts are increasingly focused on moving from planning to implementation
through targeted investments, corridor safety improvements, speed management strategies,

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public education, improved crash analysis, and stronger integration of Vision Zero principles into
both City and state transportation projects.

The City’s Vision Zero Program is organized along the following dimensions based on the Safe
Systems Approach:

Table 1: Program Organization

 Safe Systems
 Focus Areas City Departments Key Partners
 Designation

 Programmatic Policy and Planning Planning-Urban MDOT; PACTS; Community
 Support-Funding Development. Groups

 Safer Roads Built Environment Public Works MDOT; PACTS; Community
 Groups

 Safer Speeds Limits and Enforcement Public Works, Police MDOT

 Safer People Community Engagement & Communications & Digital MDPS; PACTS; Community
 Education Services Groups

 Post-Crash Care Emergency Response and Police, Fire MDOT, GPCOG
 Evaluation



Using this framework, and with input from the ST Committee, staff developed a growing range of
short and long-term actions. These actions and corresponding progress reports are outlined in
Attachment A. The quarterly 2026 crash report prepared by GPCOG is included as Attachment C.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

CONCLUSION(S)
This item is for information and discussion.

PRIOR COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REVIEW
Sustainability & Trans. Committee - March 12, 2025: Action to recommend Council Resolve
City Council - April 14, 2025: Approval of Resolution 8-24/25
Sustainability & Trans. Committee - June 16, 2025: Endorsement of Quick Action Plan
City Council - August 25, 2025 - Endorsement of Quick Action Plan
Sustainability & Trans. Committee - Progress Reports in 11/2025, 1/2026, 3/2026

PREPARED BY

Vision Zero Working Group
 ●​ Mike Murray - Public Works
 ●​ Kevin Kraft - Planning-Urban Development
 ●​ Sgt. Benjamin Noyse - Police Department
 ●​ Jessica Grondin - Communications
 ●​ Troy Moon - Sustainability
 ●​ Masi Ngidi-Brown, JDEI


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 ●​ Rick Harbison, GPCOG


ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Vision Zero Action Plan
Attachment B - DPW Report on Vision Zero Action Items
Attachment C - 2026 Quarterly Report




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Commercial St Demonstration Project

Cashel Stewart, Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG)

June 10, 2026




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How'd We Get Here?

• GPCOG received Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant in 2024
  o ~$800K for 17 projects throughout the region, 4 in Portland
  o Same grant as Wash Ave project last summer, Brighton Ave FY25 award
  o Projects aimed at reducing serious injury and fatal crashes




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Why a Demonstration Project?

• Low-cost, high-impact
• Often seasonal but offer 24/7 traffic calming
• Safety-oriented
• Easily installed
• Easily revertible, if needed




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Why Commercial St?

• Commercial St Operations & Master Plan
  o Multimodal balance
  o Truck loading
• City staff & GPCOG identified Commercial St as a critical safety corridor
  o 14 injury crashes 2021-2025 (4 of these included peds + bikes)
  o Design and high volumes of peds + bikes puts it at risk for more future crashes
• Developed design improvements that aim to:
  o Improve safety + visibility of pedestrians at each crosswalk
  o Designate truck loading zones in the center lane
  o Remove dangerous parking spaces that are out of compliance with City ordinance
  o Add placemaking features

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Project Team

• City of Portland
• GPCOG
• MaineDOT
• Portland Downtown
• Bicycle Coalition of Maine
• Neighborways
• FHWA




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Timeline Hoping to
 install the week
• Preliminary Design Jan – Apr of July 20!
• Final Design/Prep May – June
• Installation & Monitoring Jul – Oct
• Assessment & Reporting Nov – Dec




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What We'll Measure

• Before + After Data Collection
  o Speeds
  o Volumes
 Final report with
  o Ped yield studies
 Recommendations
  o Crashes, crash severity


• Before + After Survey


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Goals

• Reduce crashes, especially injury and bike-ped crashes
• Improve compliance by delivery trucks in the center lane and angled
  parked cars of must be 20' from a crosswalk ordinance
• Improve pedestrian yield compliance
• Improve feeling of safety and comfort for all road users
• Assess treatments and collect data that can inform next steps



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Take the survey!

• https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS4A2026

• Open until June 19




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Questions?




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 Commercial Street
 DRAFT Concept Designs
 Safe Streets for All Grant




DRAFT SS4A Concept Designs April 2026
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 Proposed loading zones 5
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DRAFT SS4A Concept Designs April 2026
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 PROJECT TOOLKIT




DRAFT SS4A Concept Designs April 2026
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Treatments and Materials
  • Painted Curb Extensions
 • Painted outlines
 • Saturated paint ﬁll in ‘brick red’
 (outside MUTCD chromaticity
 color coordinates)
 • White ﬂex posts
 • Parklets
 Planters at Assembly Square
 • Temporary planters (Neighborways)

 • Temporary picnic tables
 • White ﬂex posts




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Treatment and Materials
 • Pedestrian Refuge Islands
 • 2.5” high rubber speed bumps
 • 4’ and 6’ lengths
 • Yellow ﬂex posts
 • Yellow painted outline in
 hardened refuge area, 8’ x 14’
 • Backdrop: Yellow painted
 outline and hatchings - 20’ x 14’

 • Loading Zones
 • Painted yellow boundary lines at
 each approach 10’ x 14’
 • Painted yellow “Loading Zone”
 Stencil
 • Grey paint over existing center
 turn lane symbols

DRAFT SS4A Concept Designs April 2026
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City of Portland | Planning & Urban Development Department
Kevin D. Kraft, AICP Director



Staff Memo To:
Sustainability & Transportation Committee
Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair




MEETING DATE
June 10, 2026

AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Item – #3C Portland in Motion (Comprehensive Transportation Plan)

PURPOSE
Provide the committee with an introduction to and overview of Portland in Motion, the City’s
Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

COMMITTEE WORK PLAN/CITY COUNCIL GOAL ALIGNMENT
This project supports the Council’s common goal to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and
create safer streets for all users. It also aligns with the Council’s goal to advance One Climate Future
by cutting carbon emissions, supporting sustainable transportation, and preparing Portland for a
resilient, low-carbon future. Portland in Motion will build on previous work by the City Council,
including the Vision Zero Action Plan and the City’s Complete Streets Policy.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Portland in Motion is the City’s first comprehensive transportation plan since 1993. The goal of the
plan is to provide a clear and actionable roadmap for improving the movement of people and
goods in Portland, considering walking, biking, transit, ferries, freight, and driving as
interconnected parts of a single transportation network.

The process for Portland in Motion is expected to occur over the next 14-18 months, and will
include three major stages. During the first stage, the process will focus on examining the
existing transportation network. The second stage will involve an in-depth analysis of
transportation needs in the community. And the third stage will concentrate on developing a set
of recommendations - capital projects, programs, and policies - that can be used to guide the
City’s investments in transportation for the next 10-20 years. Robust public engagement will be a
core element of the planning process throughout, through stakeholder groups, pop-up events,
workshops and open houses, questionnaires, and large public meetings. Regular meetings with
the S&T Committee are also anticipated as part of the scope.

The plan will build upon recent policy initiatives, including Portland’s Plan 2030, One Climate
Future, ReCode, and the City’s work on Vision Zero and Complete Streets.




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In October 2025, the City of Portland issued an RFP for consultant services to prepare a
comprehensive transportation plan. Proposals were reviewed in January and February 2026.
Through that process, Stantec Consulting Services, in partnership with Nelson\Nygaard and
Speck Dempsey, was selected, and the contract was finalized in April 2026.

NEXT STEPS
The first public project kick-off meeting and open house will be held on Thursday, June 11, from
4:00–6:00 PM at the Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium. Community members interested
in the project can subscribe for email updates through the project website.

The planning process commenced in May 2026. The final plan is expected to be completed in
summer 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT
The comprehensive transportation plan is funded through $375,000 appropriated and approved
by the City Council as part of the FY26 CIP budget.

CONCLUSION(S)
The Portland in Motion project aligns with the City’s previous planning work, including Portland’s
Plan 2030 and One Climate Future. It will incorporate and advance recent policy initiatives, such as
ReCode, and the City’s Vision Zero and Complete Streets efforts. Lastly, the plan will provide a
roadmap to help City staff and the City Council identify and prioritize projects to improve and
enhance Portland’s transportation infrastructure, informed by community engagement,
stakeholder engagement, and national best practices.

PRIOR COMMITTEE REVIEW
 ●​ N/A

PREPARED BY

Kevin Kraft, AICP Nell Donaldson
Director Director of Special Projects
Planning & Urban Development Planning & Urban Development




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