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flag 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.

flag 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. flag Mayor Keith Wilson credited the surge to local business support, reinforcing the city’s goal to restore pre-pandemic downtown activity by 2030. flag 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. flag 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%. flag Free transit and safety campaigns are part of ongoing efforts to reduce crashes during the high-risk holiday season.

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