CAR FREE TRICK OR TREATING GUIDE
It’s a Win-Win-Win!
Safer walking route
Free!
Intergenerational opportunity to meet neighbors of all ages
Those at home handing out candy report they enjoy knowing to expect trick or treaters
Start a new tradition
Build a stronger community
For what other event can you participate by staying home OR going out?!
INSTRUCTIONS
for how neighbors can plan “Car Free Trick or Treating” on your own street by closing your street to through traffic (applies to any Portland neighborhood):
1: Apply for road closure with free PBOT Block Party Permit
Takes 10-15 minutes to complete and must be submitted at least 15 business days before the event.
2: Select Time
Residents along the road closure will decide on time prior to submitting an application. Tips:
On 10/31, choosing 5:00-8:00PM has worked well for Multnomah Neighborhood to coordinate with other area streets
Also, it doesn’t overlap with the “Trick or Treat in Multnomah Village” organized by the Multnomah Village Business Association from 3:30-5:30PM.
3: Create a Flyer
A flyer is required in the PBOT Application. Use our festive editable flyer templates if you like (optional; see below). Insert your own details, and submit the flyer to PBOT via email with your Block Party application. Templates:
Review a GOOGLE DOC TEMPLATE
Review a CANVA TEMPLATE
Note: These files are viewable only, not editable. To edit, copy the file of your choice into a new file; then you can edit. Customize your new file and save/distribute it for your own event.
The flyers look great printed on orange paper. You can distribute to neighbors along with the closure as a notice and invitation.
We promote the notion and trick or treating has unique potential to foster intergenerational connection and participation within communities--a real TREAT for all ages that can address the current national epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
-Multnomah Neighborhood Association
Tips
Visit the PBOT BLOCK PARTY WEBSITE for complete information about:
Barricades, signs, and downloadable print-at-home “STREET CLOSED” sign
The online PBOT application takes 10-15 minutes to complete and must be submitted at least 15 business days before the event.
How to choose a section of road to close (e.g., simplest plan is to propose a section of street between two crossroads that does not include intersections or additional outlets)
The road closure is for through traffic with exceptions for local traffic, deliveries, emergency vehicles
More!
This information was shared at the Sept 2022 Multnomah Neighborhood Association general meeting.