News

Spring is here and plazas are in bloom!

Highlighting events, a new guest piece from the community, and our survey on NW 13th Ave Plaza

April 11, 2024 3:20 pm News article

PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2024 Newsletter

Updated April 2, 2024 9:52 am Newsletter

News Release: PBOT offers discounts on taxi, Uber and Lyft rides to encourage Portlanders to take a Safe Ride Home on St. Patrick's Day weekend

City program offers discounted travel options for holiday revelers, March 15-18

Updated March 11, 2024 10:42 pm Press release

February Plaza Newsletter

Winter Lights come to the plazas and Darcelle XV Plaza update.

March 4, 2024 1:34 pm News article

PBOT Vision Zero February 2024 Newsletter

Updated February 15, 2024 12:16 pm Newsletter

January Newsletter and 2023 Annual Report

Our January newsletter. Featuring the 2023 Annual report, a year in pictures, and a new art installation for Portland's Winter Lights Festival.

January 17, 2024 2:33 pm News article

PBOT Safe Routes to School January 2024 Newsletter

January 10, 2024 9:16 am Newsletter

December Newsletter: Holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's December newsletter. Featuring holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership with Ground Score Association.

December 4, 2023 10:06 am News article

November Newsletter: Spotlighting St Johns Plaza

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's November newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on St Johns Plaza.

November 13, 2023 10:06 am News article

Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.

October 2, 2023 10:25 am News article

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 September 7, 2023 4:01 pm Press release

Play Lotería Go in your neighborhood to win prizes!

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is celebrating the completion of the SE 162nd Ave Safety and Access to Transit project and the 4M Neighborhood Greenway project! Help us celebrate by playing this interactive community game. Head outside to play yourself or invite family and friends. 

July 27, 2023 11:41 am Press release

PBOT Safe Routes to School June Newsletter

Updated June 28, 2023 4:29 pm Newsletter

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

June 22, 2023 6:12 pm News article

City Council Statement: ‘A Roadmap for the Next Two Years’

Resolution authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan to implement Measure 26-228, provides insight on how Commissioners-in-Charge will lead organizational change to prepare for City Administrator management, establishes 90-day action plans that address Portland’s most urgent need.

January 27, 2023 9:30 am Press release

Commissioner Hardesty, PBOT Announce Agreement to Begin Revitalization of O’Bryant Square

Demolition is scheduled to begin in early 2023.

December 21, 2022 8:00 am News article

PBOT and Lyft announce major BIKETOWN service area expansion

Portland residents and visitors will see a BIKETOWN service area expansion of 25% starting today

Updated January 10, 2022 1:18 pm Press release

Plan ahead for trips to Washington Park—Next phase in reservoir project requires road closure

Visitors to Washington Park, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland International Rose Test Garden, should plan for limited parking options in September due to construction near the new reservoir. Easy access to parking is available using Washington Park's free shuttle service.

Updated September 29, 2021 1:57 pm Traffic Advisory

With the start of the school year, PBOT reminds the public that school routes are everywhere, urges Portlanders to 'drive like it'

With so many kids walking, biking and otherwise traveling on the city's sidewalks and streets, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is urging people driving to be especially careful and to drive with extra caution and attention. 

Updated August 31, 2021 1:14 pm Traffic Advisory

News Blog: BIKETOWN bike-share is planning to expand. Where they expand depends on you.

The BIKETOWN bike-share program is seeking input on an expansion of its service area in Portland, including adding new stations. These plans are in their infancy, so the BIKETOWN team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking the public's help.

Updated June 25, 2021 7:01 am Blog post