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News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, returns in 2024 with events in East Portland, Northeast Cully and Southwest Portland

The Portland Sunday Parkways program returns in 2024 to East Portland on May 19, Northeast Cully on June 16, and Southwest Portland on September 22.

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News Release: Biking in Portland grows by 5%, as PBOT announces new greenways and retrofits opening this year

Safety, education, greenways to grow more comfortable biking routes

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News Release: PBOT offers discounts on taxi, Uber and Lyft rides to encourage Portlanders to take a Safe Ride Home on St. Patrick's Day weekend

City program offers discounted travel options for holiday revelers, March 15-18

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Weekly Updates on City Petitions and Measures 

Here you can find weekly updates on City petitions and measures.

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City of Portland invites community organizations to apply for Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program

In November 2024, Portland voters will use ranked-choice voting to elect one mayor, one auditor and three councilors per district (12 councilors total) by prioritizing their candidates. Portland Votes 2024 seeks to ensure that voters understand the new election method with non-partisan education.

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News Release: PBOT launches two-week Pothole "March Madness" campaign on Monday, to help streets recover from winter storms

Seven crews, making up the entirety of PBOT’s Street Systems Division, will spend their days repairing potholes with a focus on streets east of 82nd Avenue

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You’re invited! Join BPS at the fourth “Climate Conversations with BPS”

Join BPS staff, including PCEF team members, as they share how investments in community-led projects reduce carbon emissions, create economic opportunity and help make our city more resilient as we face a changing climate.

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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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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT urges the public to plan for potential snow tonight and Thursday morning that could create hazardous travel conditions

Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of snow

See unexpected snow? Avoid travel; don't abandon your vehicle in a travel lane; find a safe, warm place to stay or walk to public transit

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Latest design for 82nd Avenue incorporates public feedback, improves safety and supports business access and neighborhood livability

Learn more and suggest refinements in an online survey and at upcoming outreach events

Plans include trees, pedestrian crossings, and new street pavement, improving livability and safety while preserving access to businesses

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Damage and safety assessments following recent storms are underway by Development Services inspectors

These assessments will help the City access resources for recovery efforts throughout our community. It will also help the bureau understand the scope of damage.

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Portland Housing Bureau awards funding to help preserve 161 units of regulated affordable housing

Funds released in a Fall 2023 solicitation will benefit two projects, Rosemont Court and the Shoreline, helping to maintain affordable housing for low-income seniors and at-risk individuals with significant barriers to permanent housing.

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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT urges the public to avoid travel tonight and Thursday morning, as forecast potential freezing rain returns tonight and Thursday night, creating hazardous travel conditions

Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of freezing rain

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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT urges traveling public to avoid travel Tuesday and prepare for freezing rain creating hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday morning

Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of freezing rain;
Temperatures to stay below freezing through Wednesday morning

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UPDATE: City's largest sewage pump station repaired, in full service

Crews are working around the clock to keep essential sewage infrastructure operating as the freezing temperatures trigger multiple impacts.

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MAYOR WHEELER DECLARES LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR WINTER WEATHER

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