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Our mission is to make Portland, Maine the most walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly small city in the US.
Our mission is to make Portland, Maine the most walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly small city in the US.
Next meeting:
Monday August 10, 2026
7pm
PBPAC is a volunteer committee that advocates on behalf of people who walk, bike, roll, and use transit in Portland.
We believe improving conditions for non-car modes of transportation is crucial in achieving the city and state’s climate goals, as well as making Portland a more equitable and joyful place to live.
Partners include the City's 'Healthy Portland' office, the City's Sustainability and Transportation (S&T) Committee, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Portland Trails, PACTS, the Department of Public Services, and the Planning Department.
Join the conversation on Discord.
Stroudwater walk audit – July 27th @ 5:30pm
Want to walk the walk and not just talk the talk?
Join us for our next walk audit in the Stroudwater neighborhood. Meet us here (Google Map link) in the parking lot across the street from the Oxford and Cumberland Canal Trailhead on Westbrook Street at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 27th.
From the trailhead, we'll walk 3 miles total along Westbrook Street to Congress Street, then down Unum Park Dr. to the Stroudwater Trail, connecting to Owl's Nest Road.
Questions or ideas? Connect with your district leader and neighbors to get involved.
PBPAC has five districts (based on our voting map) to help PBPAC'ers get involved, stay informed, and learn where they can help. For new folks, our district leaders will reach out to get you up to speed.
District 1: District leader needed – pbpac.chair@gmail.com
District 2: Luke – lukegbartol@gmail.com
District 3: Rania – rania.cc@gmail.com
District 4: James – seamus@cradock.net
District 5: District leader needed – pbpac.chair@gmail.com
20 is plenty – Portland must act on road safety now.
June 2026 – Another pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Portland. This happened just a week after two children were struck while walking to school, both in crosswalks.
PBPAC is calling for the city to reduce speed limits on all city streets to 20 miles per hour (with few exceptions) – a proven, fast, low-cost intervention with meaningful improvements in public health, safety, and quality of life.
Get involved in our campaign by joining our monthly meetings or emailing pbpac.chair@gmail.com to learn more.
Read more in the Portland Press Herald by Liz Trice, published June 27, 2026.
Book club at Orange Bike Brewery, a social ride around Back Cove, and an evening with author Sarah Goodyear
On June 4, 2026, PBPAC helped bring Sarah Goodyear, co-author of 'Life After Cars' and co-host of The War on Cars podcast, to Portland for a bike ride and book club evening for 75+ PBPAC'ers.
The event was presented by Build Maine in solidarity with PBPAC, Back Cove Books, Portland Bike Party, Orange Bike Brewing, Friends of Woodfords Corner, and Mainers for Smarter Transportation. Thank you to everyone who helped make this an amazing event.
Why has Portland, Maine become so unsafe for pedestrians?
Maine Streets
By Myles Smith
January 12, 2026
Recent pedestrian deaths renew calls to improve safety on Maine roads
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
By Patty Wight
December 3, 2025
Traffic calming and safety improvements are needed on Park Avenue
Park Avenue Bicycle Audit
By PBPAC
May 18, 2025
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