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Safe, Sound and Green Streets Proposal
Safe, Sound and Green Streets Budget
View the budget sheet which outlines how the money will be spent over a 15-year period and details where the money to pay for these projects comes from. Click here to view the proposed budget.
Safe, Sound and Green Streets Project Maps
See what possible safety and maintenance projects will be constructed with new revenue.
Safe, Sound and Green Streets Revenue Sources Explained
City of Portland Street Maintenance and Safety Fee (SMSF)
- $4.54/month charge per household on the water and sewer bill
- Monthly rate for businesses is based on usage, square footage, and number of trips generated, which is determined using the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Manual. Click here to go to the fee calculator to estimate your monthly rate.
- The average business charge is $83 per month, and roughly 75% of all businesses will pay under $75 per month. 35-40% of all businesses will pay under $15 a month.
- Approximately $24 million in revenue is generated each year
- Half of the revenue raised is from households and half is from businesses.
- 30% Low-income discount
- Can be implemented via voter referral or City Council vote
Green discounts of up to 30%. Available to both the residential and non-residential SMSF rates. Payers will need to apply for the green discounts, which will be awarded based on any one or combination of the following:
Residential
- 10% - TriMet monthly or annual passholder;
- 20% - No cars registered at residence; or
- 10% - Own of one of the US EPA's top 10 highest-rated vehicles for fuel economy.
Non-residential/Business:
- 10% - Business located within 300 feet of transit route (applied to the first 10,000 trips generated per month)
- 10% - Employer offers employee reimbursement program of at least $30/month per employee for transit use, bicycling, carpooling or walking; or
- 20% - Employer offers employee reimbursement program of at least $60/month per employee for transit use, bicycling, carpooling or walking
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