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News Release: New sidewalk and improved crossings coming to SE 174th Avenue between SE Stark and Main streets
Construction begins this week on the $2.4 million Safe Routes to School project and will last approximately seven months
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PCEF Committee approves process to allocate additional clean-energy funds
Eligible entities can apply for grants between $20 million and $100 million beginning this spring
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PBOT's two week "March Madness" campaign fills 1,800 potholes, repairing 77% of the streets in East Portland, helping Portland recover from severe winter storms
PBOT's full-court press generates results for Portlanders
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News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, returns in 2024 with events in East Portland, Northeast Cully and Southwest Portland
The Portland Sunday Parkways program returns in 2024 to East Portland on May 19, Northeast Cully on June 16, and Southwest Portland on September 22.
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News Release: Biking in Portland grows by 5%, as PBOT announces new greenways and retrofits opening this year
Safety, education, greenways to grow more comfortable biking routes
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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
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Weekly Updates on City Petitions and Measures
Here you can find weekly updates on City petitions and measures.
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City of Portland invites community organizations to apply for Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program
In November 2024, Portland voters will use ranked-choice voting to elect one mayor, one auditor and three councilors per district (12 councilors total) by prioritizing their candidates. Portland Votes 2024 seeks to ensure that voters understand the new election method with non-partisan education.
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News Release: PBOT launches two-week Pothole "March Madness" campaign on Monday, to help streets recover from winter storms
Seven crews, making up the entirety of PBOT’s Street Systems Division, will spend their days repairing potholes with a focus on streets east of 82nd Avenue
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You’re invited! Join BPS at the fourth “Climate Conversations with BPS”
Join BPS staff, including PCEF team members, as they share how investments in community-led projects reduce carbon emissions, create economic opportunity and help make our city more resilient as we face a changing climate.
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News Release: New dining options coming to Portland’s central city through PBOT’s Food Truck Pilot Program
The two-year pilot program provides permits for mobile food trucks to park and vend on city streets.
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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT urges the public to plan for potential snow tonight and Thursday morning that could create hazardous travel conditions
Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of snow
See unexpected snow? Avoid travel; don't abandon your vehicle in a travel lane; find a safe, warm place to stay or walk to public transit
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Latest design for 82nd Avenue incorporates public feedback, improves safety and supports business access and neighborhood livability
Learn more and suggest refinements in an online survey and at upcoming outreach events
Plans include trees, pedestrian crossings, and new street pavement, improving livability and safety while preserving access to businesses
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Damage and safety assessments following recent storms are underway by Development Services inspectors
These assessments will help the City access resources for recovery efforts throughout our community. It will also help the bureau understand the scope of damage.
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