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Safer streets, better connections, and a freshly paved roadway on SE 136th Avenue thanks to Fixing Our Streets

New street trees and wayfinding improve the quality of life for residents in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood in East Portland

November 9, 2021 11:01 am News article

Fixing Our Streets: Transportation still not tracking and accounting for projects to maintain the spending split promised to voters

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Fixing Our Streets: Some accountability commitments not fulfilled."

September 23, 2021 9:00 am News article

The rainy season returns! Adopt your neighborhood storm drain and help prevent street flooding

Portland’s storm drains, also known as catch basins, help with stormwater runoff and prevent flooding. If drains get clogged with fallen leaves and other debris, it can lead to dangerous ponding along city streets and intersections.

September 14, 2021 3:10 pm News article

PBOT cuts the ribbon on Rivergate Overcrossing

Rivergate Overcrossing is Portland's newest investment in its freight network. The $23 million bridge solves a long-standing traffic bottleneck, making it easier and safer for employees to get to work, truck drivers to deliver their goods and businesses to get their goods into customers' hands.

September 13, 2021 3:19 pm News article

PBOT’s Healthy Businesses permit program to continue waiving fees through June 2022

Good news for small business owners and their customers! Thanks to Portland City Council and the American Rescue Plan, permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses program will continue to be FREE through June 30, 2022.

Updated August 17, 2021 3:11 pm News article

A new strategy for East Portland

PBOT’s East Portland Arterial Streets Strategy report shows the positive, transformative potential of more than a dozen road projects in East Portland.

August 3, 2021 1:33 pm News article

Portlanders on the go have a new parking option

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has created new 5-minute parking zones for quick drop-offs and pickups. Parking in the zones is free. Dubbed 5-minute Fast Stops, the new zones will be installed initially along five commercial corridors across the city.

August 3, 2021 9:09 am News article

Free transit, discounted BIKETOWN: Rediscover Portland This Fourth of July Weekend

The weekend of July 3-5, 2021, is the perfect time for Portlanders to explore the city and support local businesses.

July 2, 2021 9:51 am News article

PBOT launches its latest planning effort, North Portland in Motion

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) latest planning effort is kicking off in North Portland this week with the launch of North Portland in Motion.

June 23, 2021 3:41 pm News article

Long-awaited SW Capitol Highway project breaks ground on Monday, June 14

The 18-month-long construction will transform SW Capitol Highway between Garden Home and Taylors Ferry roads into a safer and more resilient roadway.

June 10, 2021 1:08 pm News article

SW Capitol Highway Virtual Construction Open Houses This Thursday (6/10/21)

One virtual open house will be a live Zoom presentation; the other will be a self-guided interactive map. Both are focused on construction, which starts next week.

June 7, 2021 3:20 pm News article

Updates to PBOT Title 17 Code to Align with Residential Infill Project

May 26, 2021 2:32 pm News article

City Council to vote on PBOT-BES-PWB SW Capitol Highway construction contract May 12

Construction will start in June

May 7, 2021 9:57 am News article

Barbara Walker Crossing over Burnside, adjacent trails reopened

Barbara Walker Crossing and the adjacent portions of PP&R’s Wildwood Trail closed in January 2021 to address fallen trees that required removal, plus structural evaluation of the bridge and repairs. Barbara Walker Crossing and adjacent trails were reopened on April 30, 2021. 

Updated April 29, 2021 1:30 pm News article

City issues notice of intent to award construction contract for SW Capitol Highway project

Landis & Landis Construction LLC will begin construction in June

April 13, 2021 10:52 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Paving begins on SE 136th Avenue project funded by Fixing Our Streets

Sidewalks, protected bike lanes and street lighting construction continue as project builds key connections to area schools and parks.

April 2, 2021 11:14 am News article

Traffic Advisory: West Burnside to close for Barbara Walker Crossing bridge repair April 9 - April 11, 2021

West Burnside to close April 9 - April 11, 2021, so PP&R can continue repairs to Barbara Walker Crossing over the busy thoroughfare.

April 1, 2021 12:52 pm News article

News Release: Safety improvements, travel tips, and a reminder to all Portlanders as students head back to the classroom: “Kids are everywhere. Drive like it.”

PBOT’s Safe Routes to School program is supporting families as they make the transition back to in-school learning

March 31, 2021 12:15 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Faster buses, safety improvements coming to SE Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street from the Hawthorne Bridge to SE 12th Avenue

Construction begins Tuesday, March 30 and will last approximately three months.

March 25, 2021 4:03 pm News article

News Release: Construction begins on Better Naito Forever, a premier bikeway and new accessible sidewalk along Waterfront Park

Construction on SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project begins new phase.
Funded by Fixing Our Streets, both projects will make it easier and safer to walk and bike downtown and on the waterfront.

March 18, 2021 2:27 pm News article