Portland, OR seeks downtown tailpipe emission reductions with Zero-Emission Delivery Zone pilot

Portland, OR Zero-Emission Delivery Zone Pilot Emission

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The first-of-its-kind zone in the United States prohibits gas-powered delivery vehicles in a 16-block area. Three loading zones are converted into ZEV-only zones and sensors monitor the types of traffic within the pilot area. The Bureau of Transportation will partner with B-Line Urban Delivery for last-mile logistics from delivery hubs. Portland received $2 million in federal transportation grants for the pilot with $15 million available for expansion if successful.

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Portland, OR

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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) a SMART Grant to pilot a Zero-Emission Delivery Zone and test digital infrastructure tools. This project will test different strategies to promote cleaner ways to deliver goods within the pilot area.

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Pilot program bans gas-powered-vehicle deliveries to improve air quality, street safety | KATV

The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced a new pilot program Wednesday, aimed at clearing the air and making safer streets.

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As part of a $2 million federal grant program, Portland officials are expected to reveal a new pilot project that would restrict a stretch of downtown to only zero-emissions delivery vehicles.

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