The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking community feedback on traffic safety improvements for SE César E Chávez Boulevard between Lafayette Court and Schiller Street.
This area has had a painful history of traffic crashes. PBOT is focused on safety and preventing more crashes. Recommendations include:
• Upgrade traffic signals to add left-turn signals for people turning onto Chávez Boulevard from Holgate Boulevard.
• Reduce driving lanes from four vehicle lanes to two (one in each direction) with added left-turn pockets at key locations.
• New on-street parking along the curb.
• Set up the roadway for future crossing improvements.
Visit the online open house
Learn more about the project and how PBOT is working to improve traffic safety in your neighborhood.
For more information, visit our website or scan the QR code or visit our website:
Portland.gov/ChavezSafetyProject
Timeline
Now: Project development and public outreach
2026-2027: Design and engineering
2028: Construction
The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 311 (503-823-4000), for Relay Service & TTY: 711.
Take the survey
PBOT staff would like your feedback on the project overall and where to add left turns. Staff will incorporate this community feedback into the design of the project. Survey closes on March 23.
Contact us about presenting to a community or business group
Corrine McQueen, PBOT Transportation Planner
Corrine.Mcqueen@portlandoregon.gov | 503-823-3264
Mimi Phillips, PBOT Capital Project Manager
Mimi.Phillips@portlandoregon.gov | 503-865-6727