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Portland saw strong downtown foot traffic on Small Business Saturday, with city leaders promoting New Year’s Eve events to boost safety and economic recovery.
Downtown Portland saw a 20% increase in foot traffic on Small Business Saturday, with 130,700 visitors—92% of 2019 levels—according to Prosper Portland and Placer AI data.
Mayor Keith Wilson credited the surge to local business support, reinforcing the city’s goal to restore pre-pandemic downtown activity by 2030.
To build momentum, the city is promoting New Year’s Eve celebrations at Pioneer Courthouse Square with free TriMet and Portland Streetcar rides after 8 p.m., a drone show, and the Safe Ride Home program.
PBOT is also offering $10 Uber and Lyft discounts on New Year’s Eve to support Vision Zero, as traffic deaths in Portland dropped 32% through mid-December 2025 compared to 2024, with pedestrian fatalities down 29%.
Free transit and safety campaigns are part of ongoing efforts to reduce crashes during the high-risk holiday season.
Portland vio un fuerte tráfico peatonal en el centro de la ciudad en Small Business Saturday, con líderes de la ciudad promoviendo eventos de Nochevieja para impulsar la seguridad y la recuperación económica.