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News and Notices

Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Oct. 15.

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Portland Sunday Parkways returns to Southwest Portland on Sept. 10, with opportunities to bike, walk, roll, and hike!

Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente will return to the Southwest Portland Multnomah neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Updated Press release


PBOT Safe Routes to School September 2023 Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


Construction and Maintenance

Study completion expected Winter 2023
Planning is underway; community engagement will start later in 2023
Planning starting summer 2023
Planning starting summer 2023

Upcoming Events

International Walk + Roll to School Day 2023

International Walk + Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and rolling to school on the same day. This year, International Walk + Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 4!

Community Event
Group photo of Creston School students and adults posing with bikes for 2022 Walk + Roll to School Day

Vestal Elementary School's Walk & Roll Event

This event is at Vestal Elementary School for their Walk & Roll to School Day on October 4th, 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

7:45 am 8:45 am
Community Event

Portland Freight Advisory Committee (PFC) October Meeting

The Portland Freight Advisory Committee (PFC) serves as an advisory group to the Bureau of Transportation and City Council on issues related to freight mobility. The PFC was formed in February 2003 and includes both community member volunteers and public agency representatives.

7:30 am 9:30 am
Public Meeting
Available Online
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