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Portland’s first intersection safety camera starts operation today at SE Stark Street and 122nd Avenue, a milestone for Portland's Vision Zero safety campaign
Warnings start Monday, April 11; Citations start May 11
Updated Press release
SW Capitol Highway to close to through traffic throughout April from SW Taylors Ferry Road to SW Garden Home Road for stormwater pipe installation
The closure will be in place from Monday through Thursday each week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 28 to the end of April as part of the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project.
Updated Traffic Advisory
Portland Sunday Parkways is back with two in-person events in 2022
The traffic-free events will take place on June 26 in Northeast Portland and on August 21 in East Portland
Press release
PBOT receives $17 million in federal funds for projects on NE 122nd Avenue, N Willamette Boulevard, NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and on the SE Stark/Washington streets corridor in East Portland
The funding, which is matched by PBOT, is being distributed through Metro’s Regional Flexible Funding Allocation program
Press release
PBOT News Release: PBOT extends Healthy Businesses, Portland Public Street Plazas programs to help Portlanders continue to embrace public space after the COVID-19 pandemic
In the early days of the pandemic, PBOT created two new programs that provided critical, urgently needed outdoor space for business use and community gatherings. Operation in the streets beyond this summer is contingent on City Council funding in the upcoming 2022-23 budget.
Updated News article
Would you like a salad with your order? See how a Portland produce distributor delivers their goods in PBOT’s latest video
PBOT partners with Pacific Coast Fruit Company in a video for the 2040 Portland Freight Plan
Blog post
Alcohol remains a major factor in deadly Portland crashes
If you drink, it is safest to avoid driving and to help others do the same.
Blog post
Landslide closes sections of NW Thompson and Miller roads overnight
Traffic Advisory
Flour, sugar, and happiness: How freight gets handmade donuts into the hands of Portlanders
PBOT partners with local business Coco Donuts to explain how freight connects Portlanders with fresh donuts
Watch our new video and sign up to follow updates on the 2040 Portland Freight Plan
Blog post
PBOT partners with Hacienda CDC to build secure bike parking for community residents
With a project budget of $31,000, PBOT constructed eight new large, weather-protected family-sized bike lockers and three bike shelters upgraded with lockable fences to reduce bicycle theft. In total, 54 new secure bike parking spots were installed for community use.
Blog post
SW Naito Parkway fully reopens to motor vehicles following final traffic signal activation
Work on two-way bikeway continues, will open for people biking mid-February
Traffic Advisory
A bicycle delivery company is featured in the first video in a series to showcase unique perspectives when it comes to Portland’s urban freight
Watch our new video and take a survey about your experience with urban freight in Portland
Updated Blog post
A smoother street is coming to westbound SE Stark Street from 122nd to 126th avenues
PBOT crews will work on the westbound lanes of SE Stark Street for three business days from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. to grind and pave street sections that have deteriorated to the point of being hazardous.
Traffic Advisory
How does coffee get to your cup?
PBOT partners with local business Nossa Familia to help explain how freight connects Portlanders with goods they need and love: coffee
Watch our new video and take a survey about your experience with urban freight in Portland
Blog post
PBOT and Lyft announce major BIKETOWN service area expansion
Portland residents and visitors will see a BIKETOWN service area expansion of 25% starting today
Updated Press release
PBOT urges everyone to prepare for snow, cold temperatures this holiday weekend through next week
PBOT has cancelled planned vacation time for hundreds of essential employees, expecting 24-hour operations this holiday weekend.
Time to put the finishing touches on your family's winter weather emergency response plan.
Traffic Advisory
Give the gift of safe streets this holiday season
Holiday travel can be stressful even during normal times. And these are not normal times.
Blog post
News Release: PBOT, Ride Report release new online dashboard for BIKETOWN, e-scooter data
PBOT's new Open Data Portal shows millions of trips using shared mobility devices
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