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Deadline March 6 to file for City offices

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory: Snow to impact Wednesday night travel, Thursday morning commute

For the first time, PBOT hires private contractors to help plow routes Don't pass plows: Private vehicles causing road hazards

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory: Snow to impact Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning commute

Parking amnesty in Portland's parking meter districts to begin at 3 p.m.

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory: Presidents' Day may get off to an icy, slick start and PBOT urges Portlanders to use caution when traveling

Winter weather and slick road conditions possible starting Sunday, February 18th and continuing into Presidents' Day holiday

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PP&R sustainability efforts help City move towards cleaner energy

Bureau earns significant rebates, reinvested in yet more energy efficient projects; PP&R efforts mean less need for maintenance, and lower costs

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News Release: PBOT and Design Week Portland partner for a special Park(ing) Day on April 14

Portlanders are invited to transform parking spaces throughout the city into temporary art and design spaces.

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Lunch & Learn: PBOT Traffic Manual — What's New?

Are you planning on closing any portion of the public street or sidewalk to construct, store or work in the City of Portland? Need to know how to properly close and set up traffic control? Our next Lunch & Learn will be at noon on Feb. 14, 2018 at the CH2M Center’s Lincoln Conference Room.

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State approves Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) issued an order approving Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan and responding to objections raised against the new plan and associated implementation measures.

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31st Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair - Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018

Stop by our table to talk with BDS experts about a house project or for answers to any building-related questions.

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New playground, Portland Loo, at Ventura Park

Portland Parks & Recreation completes another Parks Replacement Bond project and expects a formal grand opening this spring.

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News Blog: Portlanders on budget committee bring invaluable perspective to PBOT

College student learning about transportation bureau finds lofty ideas trickling down to "concrete" projects

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Learn how to use BottleDrop to redeem more containers

A step-by-step guide to use BottleDrop to save time and gain money.

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Ombudsman remarks to City Council in support of an ordinance to contain toxic dust during demolitions

Read Deputy Ombudsman Tony Green's remarks to City Council and view the video from the February 1, 2018 City Council meeting.