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Annual Portland Aerial Tram evacuation exercise set for Sunday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon
The annual evacuation exercise for the Portland Aerial Tram is set for Sunday morning, Oct. 9. The exercise will begin at 9 a.m. and should be concluded by noon.
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Federal funding will help create permanent plazas downtown, including a segment of the future Green Loop
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will receive a $1.2 million federal grant to create 32,000 square feet of street plazas to promote tourism and the economic recovery of downtown.
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PBOT crews reopen NW Everett Street a week early, after making sinkhole repairs with help from a local business
Crews from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) reopened NW Everett Street between 11th and 12th avenues this morning, more than a week earlier than expected.
Updated Traffic Advisory
Traffic Advisory: NW Everett Street between 11th and 12th avenues closed for approximately two weeks for sewer repairs
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the closure, public is encouraged to visit nearby businesses.
Traffic Advisory
Outer Division Safety Project has completed all major work with targeted investments to reduce deaths and injuries in advance of FX2-Division bus line launch
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and contractor Raimore Construction have completed all major work on the Outer Division Safety Project, which has built five miles of improvements designed to reduce deaths on one of the most dangerous roads in the city.
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PBOT urges the traveling public to use extra caution as power outages may make West Hills roads dark this weekend, wind may fell trees citywide
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to travel with extreme caution, as power outages in the West Hills may make roads darker than normal during overnight hours starting before dawn Friday morning through the day on Monday.
Updated Traffic Advisory
Event parking district starts with higher parking meter rates on Friday, to encourage public transit, biking during large events in Lloyd District, Rose Quarter areas
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), in partnership with Lloyd area businesses and residents, will begin implementing new rates for on-street parking during large-scale events to encourage public transit and biking, and reduce congestion and pollution in the area.
Updated Press release
Traffic Advisory: NE Seventh Avenue & Tillamook Street intersection to be closed to motor vehicles for four to six weeks during bikeway construction project
During construction, people will be able to bike, walk or use a mobility device through the area
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Traffic Advisory: PBOT begins construction on SW Capitol Highway Rose Lane project
Construction impacts will continue through September and include intermittent lane closures.
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With fun in the sun, East Portland celebrates new Sunday Parkways route this weekend!
Open streets event encourages Portlanders to walk or roll through 4.5 miles of East Portland neighborhood greenways on Sunday, Aug. 21
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News Release: Construction begins next week on the SW Broadway Bike Improvements project, interim improvements on SW Main Street
The project will complete a comfortable, safe southbound bicycle connection from the Broadway Bridge to I-405.
Construction will continue through September and include intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic delays.
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News Blog: Big haul? Small load? A regional trucking company shows how maximizing space helps freight move across our region
TITAN Freight Systems shows how "less than truckload" trips play a key role in our regional transportation system.
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The Blumenauer Bridge is open to the public
On July 31, PBOT officially opened the Congressman Blumenauer Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge! Crossing I-84 and connecting the Lloyd and Central Eastside districts, the new bridge is already benefiting businesses, commuters, and residents in the area. It also acts as a link in the Green Loop.
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With sun, food and fun, Portlanders will gather on Sunday to celebrate their newest car-free crossing, the Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
It's a community celebration, and everyone is invited!
Updated Press release
New Healthy Businesses application is now open
The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit allows temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely. PBOT is now accepting applications for the next permit cycle, Sept. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023.
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News release: Transportation projects in East Portland will deliver safer routes and better employment connections for thousands of Portlanders.
PBOT's $26.2 M investment in East Portland aims to improve job access and street safety
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News Release: New Car-Free Plaza in Old Town Helps Energize the Downtown Neighborhood
Couch Street Plaza, the newest addition to PBOT’s Public Street Plazas program, will host numerous special events this summer and beyond
Updated Press release
Traffic Advisory: PBOT crews work quickly to resurface road, limit disruptions in Northeast Portland's Russell neighborhood
Resurfacing project will bring smoother roads, safer crossings to East Portland neighborhood
Traffic Advisory
Traffic advisory: As students go back to class, PBOT reminds the public that school routes are everywhere. Remember to slow down!
It's a great time for families to organize a walking school bus, bike train or carpool to reduce traffic near schools.
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Traffic Advisory: Repaving of SE 162nd Avenue begins Monday, Aug. 29, expect delays
PBOT repaving project expected to take seven weeks.
Traffic Advisory
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