News
Displaying 161 - 180 of 697
Portland Sunday Parkways kicks off a summer of free accessible family-friendly activities
Popular all-ages, all-abilities open street events return after two-year hiatus. Kaiser Permanente teams up with PBOT to encourage Portlanders to keep Sunday Parkways spirit alive all summer long.
Press release
Commissioner Hardesty approves new Pedestrian Design Guide, helping add more space for trees while preserving access for people with disabilities and other pedestrians
The first new rules for sidewalks in 24 years will help Portland fight climate change by forging a compromise that allows space for people and trees
Updated Press release
Commissioner Mapps lauds EPA award of $500,000 brownfield grant to Portland; helps turn vacant properties into affordable housing, other productive uses
A federal EPA grant will help the City continue its brownfields program to assess environmental contamination on unused properties where contamination has been a concern, and prepare them for redevelopment and a return to a productive community asset
Press release
Commissioner Ryan’s Response to the 2300 SW Naito Stakeholder Group
Commissioner Ryan’s Response to the 2300 SW Naito Stakeholder Group Press Conference on May 6th, 2022.
Press release
Commissioners Ryan and Rubio File Resolution To Return Thompson Fountain
Commissioners Ryan and Rubio File Resolution To Return Thompson Fountain; Return of Full Elk and Fountain Signals City’s Commitment to a Vibrant Downtown
Press release
News Release: Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, city, community, and business leaders cut the ribbon on Better Naito Forever
Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty alongside city, community, and business leaders cut the ribbon this morning on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Better Naito Forever project, the permanent version of Better Naito, the protected space for people walking and biking to and along Waterfront Park.
Press release
Commissioner Rubio and Mayor Wheeler Announce Historic Investments in Climate Work
The Mayor’s proposed 2022-2023 budget will include nearly $2.4 million for climate work
Press release
Now Available: City of Portland Disclosures (Quarter 1, 2022) for Lobbying, Political Consultants, and Calendars
First Quarter 2022 disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
News Release: Portland City Council unanimously approves Building a Better 82nd, with historic transfer of ownership to PBOT
City of Portland takes over 82nd Avenue and delivers critical safety and maintenance repairs through 2026;
Community partnership to build the future together, beyond 2026
Press release
News Release: Bike to Books design contest is back for its sixth year
PBOT and Multnomah Country Library invite youth from the Portland-area to design bike lane art for Portland’s streets
Press release
Mayor Wheeler announces new Chief Administrative Officer
Press release
News Release: Event parking district could help reduce congestion, pollution during large events in Lloyd District, Rose Quarter areas
An event district for on-street parking would help reduce congestion and pollution in the area, and help encourage public transit and biking for people attending
Press release
Work Zone Ahead: As construction seasons kicks into high gear, City of Portland urges travelers to use caution to save lives and prevent injuries to essential workers
A message about work zone safety from Portland's Water, Transportation and Environmental Services Bureaus.
Press release
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
News Release: Sasquatch caught on camera roaming through restored natural area
Environmental Services, which maintains and restores the health of Portland's watersheds, is no stranger to catching unique wildlife on its trail cameras. Beavers, otters, and minks are some of the common mammals caught on camera, but last month, something new was caught on camera – a Sasquatch.
Press release
News Release: Macleay Trail to reopen as Environmental Services nears completion of Balch Creek Trash Rack Replacement Project
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) announces the reopening of Forest Park’s Lower Macleay Trail at the start of April 2022. This important and popular trail connects Macleay Park to the Wildwood Trail in Portland’s Forest Park and was temporarily closed for a BES project.
Press release
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
News Release: Sunday Parkways Returns to In-Person Events 2022
One of Portland's favorite summer traditions, Sunday Parkways, is back for two closed-street, bicycling, walking and rolling events.
Press release
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.