PDX Reporter is a platform launched to facilitate reporting issues such as potholes, graffiti, and abandoned cars in Portland. Users have experienced quick resolutions, with repairs often handled within days of reporting. The initiative encourages residents to actively report infrastructure problems to improve their community.

1. PDX Reporter :: Talk to our city
“… concerning problems or issues with
publicly maintained infrastructure.”
Michael Zeuthen
March 2017
Source: PDX Reporter website
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2. Show of hands
Who ran over a pothole in St. Johns this
weekend?
Who report it?

3. Introducing PDX Reporter
The easiest way to report potholes,
graffiti, abandoned cars, and more
to the city of Portland!
Seriously…

4. Portland’s pothole site
Link: Patch-a-thon Pothole map

5. My experience since April 2016…
Broken sign :: Fixed in 2 weeks Graffiti :: Fixed in 1 week
Other wins:
• Down tree blocking the road :: City called in ~ 3 hours
• Abandoned car :: Received an email in ~12 hours
• Handful of potholes :: ~7-14 days

6. The squeaky wheel gets the grease….
… So let’s be the squeaky wheel!
PDX Reporter website
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Focus areas
Pot holes
Abandoned cars
Graffiti
Download PDX Reporter

7. Words from the community
From Nextdoor