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Updated Traffic Advisory: Next round of paving on SW Fourth Avenue postponed while roadway striping work continues
6-13-25 Update: Weekend paving and road closure on SW 4th Avenue postponed while roadway striping work continues
Updated Traffic Advisory

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE Prescott from NE 105th to 115th avenues starting on June 16
The work is expected to last approximately seven business days and conclude on June 25.
Traffic Advisory

PBOT Safe Routes to School June 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School June 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter

News Release: Hop on the City Bike Bus this summer
Join the fun with PBOT employees and community members every second Wednesday of the month, through October
News article

News Release: In response to community concern, PBOT removes three blocks of NW 13th Avenue plaza
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is removing three of four blocks of a public street plaza on NW 13th Avenue today, after a year and a half of public engagement.
Updated Press release
Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to N Kilpatrick Street from N Denver to Delaware avenues
The work is expected to be complete on June 9.
Updated News article
Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram to close for routine maintenance, May 23-27
The Portland Aerial Tram will close for scheduled maintenance from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 23, reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27.
Updated Traffic Advisory
SW Tichner Drive landslide response updates
Expect to see site activity in the coming weeks as contracts are finalized and work begins.
News article

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to two miles of NE/SE 82nd Avenue, with construction starting May 27
Contractors with PBOT will begin paving two miles of 82nd Avenue on Tuesday, May 27, and paving activity will continue
throughout the summers of 2025 and 2026
Updated Traffic Advisory
Shifting into Bike Mode
Transportation demand management specialist Timo Forsberg helps make Portland a great city for riding your bike. The Portland Bureau of Transportation offers bike fairs, bike maps, bike workshops and bike lanes to help folks get out of their cars and hop on their bikes.
Blog post
PBOT Safe Routes to School May 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School May 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
Traffic Advisory: Third phase of paving on SW Fourth Avenue to begin Friday, May 9 with weekend road closure between SW Harrison and Market streets
Work will require detours and a closure of SW Fourth between SW Harrison and Market from 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9 through 5 a.m., Sunday, May 11
Updated Traffic Advisory
Project to rebuild, add streets nears completion in Hazelwood Neighborhood
Work will restart in late summer on final street segment.
News article
Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to SE Stark Street from SE 108th to 122nd avenues
The paving work is the third phase of PBOT’s $23 million Safer Outer Stark project
Traffic Advisory
News Release: The Bike to Books Design Contest is back for Bike Month this May
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Multnomah County Library invite Pre-K to 12th grade students and adults to design bike lane art for the 2025 “Bike to Books” design contest, part of May Bike Month. First-place designs are installed on Portland streets by PBOT striping crews.
Press release
News Release: Celebrate the earth with Free Compost Days April 26-27
Large crowds expected - plan ahead and follow signs for traffic safety
PBOT’s certified compost comes from Leaf Day leaves and leaf collection citywide
Press release


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