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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
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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
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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.
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Lunch & Learn: PBOT Traffic Manual — What's New?
Are you planning on closing any portion of the public street or sidewalk to construct, store or work in the City of Portland? Need to know how to properly close and set up traffic control? Our next Lunch & Learn will be at noon on Feb. 14, 2018 at the CH2M Center’s Lincoln Conference Room.
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State approves Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) issued an order approving Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan and responding to objections raised against the new plan and associated implementation measures.
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31st Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair - Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
Stop by our table to talk with BDS experts about a house project or for answers to any building-related questions.
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New playground, Portland Loo, at Ventura Park
Portland Parks & Recreation completes another Parks Replacement Bond project and expects a formal grand opening this spring.
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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
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Learn how to use BottleDrop to redeem more containers
A step-by-step guide to use BottleDrop to save time and gain money.
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Ombudsman remarks to City Council in support of an ordinance to contain toxic dust during demolitions
Read Deputy Ombudsman Tony Green's remarks to City Council and view the video from the February 1, 2018 City Council meeting.
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.
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Ombudsman comments on Portland Police Directive 630.61 (Stolen Vehicles)
During an open comment period on a Police Bureau Directive regarding stolen vehicles, the Ombudsman submitted comments that raised concerns about the unfairness of a policy that requires crime victims to pay for the return of their own stolen property.
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.
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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.
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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
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