The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is calling for greater collaboration to tackle the troubling rise in traffic-related fatalities. This Wednesday, PBOT, along with several partner agencies, will present its Vision Zero action plan and fatalities report to the City Council.

It's a multi-sector mobilization; the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability are among the groups taking to the podium. The pitch, according to an announcement posted by the city of Portland, is set for 2 p.m., where they'll dissect the alarming uptick in traffic crashes and lay down a strategy for curbing this deadly trend. This push for safer streets is not just another item on the municipal agenda. It's a bid to halt a grim pattern costing lives unnerving regularity.

Among the startling revelations, PBOT is responding to a recent surge in collisions with a sense of urgency. The agency is not just sitting on data but is actively forging a path forward with actionable commitments. The details of PBOT's proposed measures are expected to be a cornerstone of Wednesday's council showcase.

The collaboration spans the breadth of city governance, tapping into the expertise and resources of multiple bureaus and community partners. The collective goal is to significantly reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on Portland's thoroughfares. The conversation, amongst these varied voices, promises to be a confluence of perspectives united by a common denominator: the well-being of Portland's populace.

Residents and stakeholders alike are encouraged to tune in to the council meeting for a full briefing on PBOT's initiatives and to get up to speed on what could be a critical shift towards a safer Portland.