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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT waives parking citations for cars left in city meter districts, time stays, or abandoned on streets after surprise snow storm
Waiving fees in light of surprise snow event.
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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT warns that more snow tonight, lingering freeze all day Thursday will cause hazardous road conditions
Wednesday snowfall was far worse than forecast, and more is on the way, especially east of Interstate 205
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Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente announces its 2023 season!
Portland’s premiere family-friendly walking and biking event will celebrate its Sweet 16 in Northeast Portland, East Portland, and Southwest.
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PBOT awarded $20 million by the US Department of Transportation for major safety investments on 122nd Avenue from SE Foster Road to NE Sandy Boulevard
Funding is provided by the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the US Department of Transportation’s goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roadways
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News Release: PBOT Begins Work on 82nd Avenue Critical Fixes
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) began its multi-year effort to bring urgent safety and maintenance repairs to 82nd Avenue with the installation of new speed reader boards and traffic signal controllers on the 7-mile corridor.
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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.
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January Safe Routes News and Resources
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News Release: PBOT installs safety improvements on North Commercial Avenue at Jefferson High School
The project, a partnership between the City of Portland's Bureau of Transportation and Community Safety Division, is intended to help prevent opportunities for future drive-by shootings.
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Travel Advisory: Get ready! Snow, freezing rain could cause hazardous road conditions Thursday afternoon through Saturday
Freezing rain on Thursday night could make surfaces such as sidewalks, streets and bridges slick and treacherous. PBOT urges the traveling public to delay all travel Thursday night and all day Friday.
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Commissioner Hardesty, PBOT Announce Agreement to Begin Revitalization of O’Bryant Square
Demolition is scheduled to begin in early 2023.
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Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day
On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day
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December Safe Routes News and Resources
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Snow in the forecast? Out of the forecast? Either way, it's time to get winter ready with tips and email updates from PBOT
As we enter the winter season, it's time to get ready for potential winter weather. You can sign up for updates and tips, delivered right to your email inbox or text messages.
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Traffic Advisory: Construction will begin next week at SW Broadway and Main on passenger loading zone for the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The project will make passenger loading more accessible and comfortable at SW Broadway and Main Street and complement the new protected bike lane
Updated Traffic Advisory
Smoother street ahead: PBOT’s Gravel Street Service kicks off another season with work beginning in SE Portland
This year’s Gravel Street Service will address streets in Southeast (north of SE Division Street), Northeast, and North Portland
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News Release: Fresh pavement and safer crossings on N Lombard Street in St. Johns, thanks to Fixing Our Streets
St. Johns welcomes holiday shoppers after PBOT finishes major repaving project through the beloved North Portland business district .
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Be Safe, Be Seen, Slow Down
Sgt. Ty Engstrom is out on the roads every day, and witnesses dangerous behavior by vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders.
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