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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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Traffic Advisory: Pavement repairs at the intersection of NW 15th Avenue and West Burnside Street on Wednesday, Dec. 13

Expect lane reductions at the intersection of West Burnside and NW 15th Avenue from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Traffic Advisory


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.

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News Release: Commissioner Mapps Announces SmartPark Holiday Promotion as Part of PBOT’s Ongoing Support of Downtown Livability

Two downtown SmartPark garages located at SW 4th Avenue and Yamhill Street and SW 10th Avenue and Yamhill Street will offer free Saturday and Sunday parking from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 to support downtown businesses during the holiday season.

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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.

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PBOT to temporarily close SW 3rd and Alder SmartPark public parking garage on Friday, Aug. 18

The 3rd and Alder SmartPark closure allows for a consolidation of resources across four other public parking garages downtown

Updated Press release


Traffic Advisory: PBOT begins construction on SW Jefferson Bus and Bike Improvement project

Construction will continue through June with intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic delays 

Traffic Advisory


News Release: PBOT kicks off street sweeping and parking pilot in the South Park Blocks

Both sides of northbound SW Park Avenue between Clay and Main streets will have new parking requirements to allow for a weekly sweep of the roadway.

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Expect delays tonight traveling through the Central Eastside on E Burnside and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Travelers can expect delays eastbound on the Burnside Bridge and southbound on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard overnight on Thursday, April 6, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday morning

Traffic Advisory


Expect delays on Thursday night traveling through the Central Eastside on E Burnside and Grand Avenue

Travelers can expect delays eastbound on the Burnside Bridge and northbound on Grand Avenue overnight on Thursday, March 16, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday morning

Updated Traffic Advisory


Traffic Advisory: Intermittent eastbound detours on E Burnside at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard tonight, March 9, for traffic signal activation

Travelers can expect delays eastbound on the Burnside Bridge and southbound on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard overnight on Thursday, March 9, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday morning

Updated Traffic Advisory


Eastbound detour on E Burnside at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard tonight, March 2, for traffic signal installation

Travelers can expect delays eastbound on the Burnside Bridge and southbound on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard overnight on Thursday, March 2, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday morning

Updated Traffic Advisory


Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day

On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day

Updated News article


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


Ring in this holiday season with parking tips from PBOT Parking Enforcement

The city of Portland's SmartPark garages will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. PBOT's parking enforcement officers provide tips to holiday shoppers on how to best avoid a parking ticket.

Updated Traffic Advisory




Federal funding will help create permanent plazas downtown, including a segment of the future Green Loop

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will receive a $1.2 million federal grant to create 32,000 square feet of street plazas to promote tourism and the economic recovery of downtown.

Updated Press release


Traffic Advisory: NW Everett Street between 11th and 12th avenues closed for approximately two weeks for sewer repairs

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the closure, public is encouraged to visit nearby businesses.

Traffic Advisory


News Release: Construction begins next week on the SW Broadway Bike Improvements project, interim improvements on SW Main Street 

The project will complete a comfortable, safe southbound bicycle connection from the Broadway Bridge to I-405. 
Construction will continue through September and include intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic delays. 

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