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Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day

On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day

December 23, 2020 4:12 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: SE Barbara Welch Road CLOSED for landslide, between SE Foster Road to SE Duke Street

People traveling to neighborhoods south of Foster Road are urged to use SE 134th Avenue, SE 162nd Avenue, and SE Clatsop Street.

December 22, 2020 11:22 am News article

News Release: PBOT breaks ground on new sidewalks, 150s Neighborhood Greenway and 100s Neighborhood Greenway as part of $11M East Portland Access to Employment and Education Project

December 15, 2020 2:38 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Gateway Green improvements are complete; park reopens

All of Gateway Green, the popular PP&R off-road cycling and hiking destination, has reopened. We've completed a project enhancing the unique regional destination at the confluence of I-84 and I-205. The best access point is from the I-205 bike path.

December 15, 2020 12:13 pm News article

News Release: PBOT releases 25 proposed Rose Lane projects in new online open house

Portlanders are invited to the Rose Lane Project virtual open house to learn about progress made to date, get a first look at potential future projects and fill out a short survey

December 10, 2020 11:59 am News article

News Release: Support a small business and earn free parking with Parking Kitty this holiday season

It’s the meowest wonderful time of the year!

December 1, 2020 1:49 pm News article

Analysis indicates 20 mph speed limit reduced driving speeds

Small but significant reductions suggest safety benefits from Portland's 20 mph speed limit.

December 1, 2020 11:00 am Blog post

NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update

NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update

November 25, 2020 3:50 pm News article

Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram to close for routine maintenance Nov. 26-29

The Portland Aerial Tram will close for scheduled maintenance from 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.

November 24, 2020 3:13 pm News article

SE 136th Avenue Construction Update

Despite rainy weather, crews are continuing work on SE 136th Avenue. Currently most of the work is focused on excavating and constructing curbs, sidewalks, and driveways between SE Steel Street and Foster Road

November 19, 2020 3:12 pm News article

News Blog: Need fresh air? Looking for a safe place to get moving? Portland has 118 miles of streets built just for you

PBOT’s 2020 Neighborhood Greenways Report shows the opportunities (and challenges) facing Portland’s greenways during the Covid-19 public health crisis and beyond

November 17, 2020 3:41 pm News article

News Release: PBOT’s Gravel Street Service kicks off Phase 3 on Portland’s westside

PBOT started the service in 2018 and has already completed over 31 miles of roads in Southeast, North and Northeast Portland.

Updated November 13, 2020 11:46 am News article

PBOT Updates Capitol Highway Subcommittee at Final Plans

Project staff presented the latest news on the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project on November 12. A PDF of the PowerPoint presentation is available below.

November 12, 2020 8:54 pm News article

Remembering crash victims in Portland and across the world

Traffic crash victims and those who love them are the focus of World Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 15th.

November 12, 2020 1:36 pm Blog post

News Blog: Travel with care as Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1

Darker evenings bring greater crash risk

October 29, 2020 3:05 pm News article

Update on SE 162nd Avenue Safety and Access to Transit Project

New crossings and slower speeds coming to the Centennial neighborhood in 2021

Updated October 29, 2020 11:42 am News article

City Council approves SW Capitol Highway bidding process

The SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project is now authorized to receive bids for construction.

October 23, 2020 4:40 pm News article

SW Capitol Highway project prepares to go to bid

City Council will consider an ordinance to seek bids for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project on Wednesday, October 21. The final engineering plans are under review by city staff.

October 19, 2020 4:08 pm News article

N Lombard Main Street Repair Project: Businesses Input Requested

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking input from businesses in the heart of St. Johns to help inform how traffic detours might look during construction.

October 15, 2020 8:31 am News article

News Release: Winter Healthy Businesses Program will help Portlanders dine, shop outdoors safely this winter

Starting today, businesses can apply for free winter permits to use street space for physical distancing, Nov. 1 through March 31, 2021

Updated October 7, 2020 4:06 pm News article