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News Blog: Central City in Motion planning is underway with Sounding Board group as a guide

Updated February 22, 2018 4:21 pm News article

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

Updated February 21, 2018 7:53 pm News article

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.

Updated February 21, 2018 7:52 pm News article

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

Updated February 21, 2018 9:44 am News article

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

Updated February 15, 2018 7:42 pm News article

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.

Updated February 15, 2018 4:40 pm News article

Key updates about the City of Portland Home Energy Score from Earth Advantage

February 14, 2018 8:43 am News article

News Release: Director Treat helps change first speed limit sign from 25 mph to 20 mph, making neighborhoods safer

Updated February 6, 2018 4:14 pm News article

New playground, Portland Loo, at Ventura Park

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

Updated February 5, 2018 3:07 pm News article

News Blog: SW Naito Parkway open house opens eyes to Portland's enthusiasm for cleaner transportation

Updated February 2, 2018 3:41 pm News article

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

Updated February 1, 2018 5:17 pm News article

News Release: PBOT announces $100,000 in community projects to fund safety, placemaking, innovation and equity

Eleven projects will be funded in 2018, supporting community-led transportation initiatives.

Updated January 31, 2018 12:36 pm News article

News Blog: Flanders Crossing to be built over I-405, connecting Pearl District to Northwest District

Updated January 22, 2018 4:35 pm News article

New State Building Codes

The State of Oregon’s Building Codes Division (BCD) released new editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and the Oregon Plumbing Code. Any permits issued in 2018 must meet the new code requirements, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

Updated January 19, 2018 4:12 pm News article

News Blog: Big changes coming to SW Naito Parkway thanks to Fixing Our Streets

Open house on Wednesday, January 10 to showcase PBOT's plan to repave, rebuild and reconfigure SW Naito Parkway from I-405 to SW Jefferson Street.

Updated January 10, 2018 10:48 am News article

News Blog: Portlanders choose to take a Safe Ride Home on New Year’s Eve

Thousands take advantage of free and discounted travel options for New Year's Eve

Updated January 9, 2018 1:06 pm News article

Alert: PBOT prepares for possible flooding on Johnson Creek

Potential for limited flooding along Johnson Creek between 10:00 p.m. tonight through the evening of Friday, December 29.

Updated December 29, 2017 3:03 pm News article

News Release: PBOT, Portland Police Bureau encourage Portlanders to take a Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve

City program offers free and discounted travel options for New Year's Eve revelers

Updated December 29, 2017 2:24 pm News article

Winter Weather Travel Advisory: PBOT urges Portlanders to use caution when traveling over holiday weekend

Winter weather and slick road conditions possible through Monday, December 25

Updated December 28, 2017 10:07 am News article

Winter Weather Travel Advisory: PBOT warns public to expect freeze again Tuesday night, with possibility of additional precipitation

Snow chains restriction remains in place overnight for W Burnside in Portland, SW Barnes Road in Washington County

Updated December 28, 2017 10:06 am News article