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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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Transportation agencies are ready for winter weather, urge public to be prepared
As the holiday season approaches, Portland area transportation agencies advise the public to take steps today to prepare for potential snow, ice and other severe weather conditions.
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Portland Sunday Parkways returns to Southwest Portland on Sept. 10, with opportunities to bike, walk, roll, and hike!
Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente will return to the Southwest Portland Multnomah neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Registration now open for Portland's 32nd Annual Traffic and Transportation Class
Get an inside look at the transportation history, projects and policies that shape Portland. Apply by Thursday, Sept. 14.
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Play Lotería Go in your neighborhood to win prizes!
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is celebrating the completion of the SE 162nd Ave Safety and Access to Transit project and the 4M Neighborhood Greenway project! Help us celebrate by playing this interactive community game. Head outside to play yourself or invite family and friends.
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News Release: PBOT launches Ride Every Wednesday to celebrate progress of Rose Lane projects
Downtown commuters can earn a $50 Kuto credit, free coffee, and win prizes by leaving the car at home for their downtown journeys.
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Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente announces its 2023 season!
Portland’s premiere family-friendly walking and biking event will celebrate its Sweet 16 in Northeast Portland, East Portland, and Southwest.
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PBOT expands safety and education efforts at Portland High Schools
Safe Routes to School and the Community Crossroads Initiative to partner on safe access to school for Portland students
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News Release: Lace up your shoes, grab your helmet, Oct. 12 is International Walk + Roll to School Day!
It's always a great time for families to organize a walking school bus or bike train to help students stay healthy and have fun.
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News Release: Portland and Seattle transportation agencies urge drivers to Slow the Flock Down!
A joint campaign between the Pacific Northwest's two largest cities uses humor to send an important safety message
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News Release: Transportation Wallet programs helps thousands of Portlanders choose active transportation options
Popular Transportation Wallet stays at $99, increases benefits and perks to encourage Portlanders to walk, bike, roll, and take transit.
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News Release: Soak up the sun at Sunday Parkways this weekend!
Celebrate 15 years of open streets in Portland while walking, rolling, and strolling in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood on Sunday, June 26
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News Release: With fun in the sun, East Portland celebrates new Sunday Parkways route this weekend!
Open streets event encourages Portlanders to walk or roll through 4.5 miles of East Portland neighborhood greenways on Sunday, Aug. 21
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Save the Date! PBOT opens Blumenauer Bridge July 31, with opening celebration & community event space
The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge will provide a valuable car-free connection between two of the Rose City’s fastest growing neighborhoods.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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With the start of the school year, PBOT reminds the public that school routes are everywhere, urges Portlanders to 'drive like it'
With so many kids walking, biking and otherwise traveling on the city's sidewalks and streets, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is urging people driving to be especially careful and to drive with extra caution and attention.
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