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Navigate Like a Portland Native
Published on: November 02, 2023
Group of people riding their bikes over bridge for article Navigate Like a Portland Native for newcomers moving to Portland.

Becoming a Portland native doesn’t take long when you know how to get around with ease. If you’re new to this amazing city or just moved to a new neighborhood, you’re fortunate to live in a place with a wide range of transportation options.

Navigate Like a Portland Native

This is your golden ticket to navigate like a Portland native. Here’s a snapshot of what the city has to offer.

Walking
This city was made for walking. With over 152 miles of regional trails plus many mixed-use neighborhoods with amenities close by Portland is a great place to explore by foot.

Bicycling
Most Portlanders live within a quarter mile of a bike lane neighborhood greenway or multi-use path. Whether running neighborhood errands recreation riding or commuting to work you will be among numerous Portlanders who make biking part of their daily routine.

Transit
Our transit system is enviable for a city of our size. An interconnected system of buses, light rail trains, streetcars, and an aerial tram make it easy to get where you’re going without a car.

Car Share
Portlanders who want to live a carfree or carlight lifestyle have a few car-sharing companies to choose from offering vehicles by the minute, hour, or day. With this variety at your fingertips you have the choice to do without a second car or give up your vehicle altogether.

 

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