Transportation

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.
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Apply for an annual area parking permit (online)

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Apply for a permit to reserve on-street parking

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Report an abandoned vehicle

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Leaf Day

Raking leaves PBOT

Adopt a storm drain

Transportation Sign Up

Sign up for PBOT news and updates by topic

PBOT sidewalk crew

Search all city construction projects

Portland Parking Guide

Public Parking in Portland

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Biking in Portland

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About BIKETOWN for All

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Portland Gravel Street Service

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Apply for a job at the City of Portland

PBOT Employee Portal

PBOT Employee Portal

Contact

Contact

PBOT 24/7 Maintenance Dispatch

PDXroads@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1700Available 24/7 for emergency road hazards.

PBOT Front Desk

PBOTFrontDesk@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-5185Available during regular business hours.

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Location

Portland Bureau of Transportation

1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1331
Portland , OR
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Walking, Biking, Transit, and Transportation Safety

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Parking Enforcement and Operations

PBOT Maintenance Sidewalk Crew

Maintenance Operations

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Transportation Projects

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Transportation Regulatory Program

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Transportation Planning

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Transportation Permitting

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Transportation Director's Office

News

BIKETOWN ridership surges past half a million rides, shattering prior annual record in just nine months

BIKETOWN trips increased 60% over last year; BIKETOWN for All members grow to one-third of all rides, as program expands access for Portlanders living on low incomes

Updated Press release

PBOT expands safety and education efforts at Portland High Schools

Safe Routes to School and the Community Crossroads Initiative to partner on safe access to school for Portland students

Press release

Events

Online Open House on Advisory Shoulders and Bike Lanes

Please join us for an online open house to learn more about advisory shoulders and bike lanes and provide feedback. A presentation will be followed by opportunity for questions and comments.  

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online
When using an advisory bike lane, drivers from both directions use the center lane. Drivers move into bike lanes to pass each other safely.
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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