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Spring is here and plazas are in bloom!

Highlighting events, a new guest piece from the community, and our survey on NW 13th Ave Plaza

April 11, 2024 3:20 pm News article

Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2024 Newsletter

Updated April 2, 2024 9:52 am Newsletter

PBOT Vision Zero February 2024 Newsletter

Updated February 15, 2024 12:16 pm Newsletter

PBOT Safe Routes to School January 2024 Newsletter

January 10, 2024 9:16 am Newsletter

December Newsletter: Holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's December newsletter. Featuring holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership with Ground Score Association.

December 4, 2023 10:06 am News article

November Newsletter: Spotlighting St Johns Plaza

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's November newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on St Johns Plaza.

November 13, 2023 10:06 am News article

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.

Updated September 7, 2023 4:01 pm Press release

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.

July 27, 2023 11:41 am Press release

Loteria Go with three playing cards - bus, sharrow, and traffic light

PBOT Safe Routes to School June Newsletter

Updated June 28, 2023 4:29 pm Newsletter

City Council Statement: ‘A Roadmap for the Next Two Years’

Resolution authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan to implement Measure 26-228, provides insight on how Commissioners-in-Charge will lead organizational change to prepare for City Administrator management, establishes 90-day action plans that address Portland’s most urgent need.

January 27, 2023 9:30 am Press release

Join the Urban Forestry Commission

Joining the Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) is one of the most effective ways community members can help advocate and care for our city’s urban forest!

Updated June 23, 2022 1:44 pm News article

A UFC member helps secure a species tag to a newly planted tree.

Portland Urban Forestry Marks 45 Years as Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 45th Tree City USA Award, 25th Growth Award, and 3rd Tree Cities of the World Award. These programs recognize high achievement in municipal tree programs nationally and globally.

April 11, 2022 7:00 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation offers tree care tips for winter

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry division staff say that the approach of winter is an important time to care for trees in your home and adjacent right-of-way.

December 16, 2021 1:20 pm News article

Snow covered trees and buildings surrounding South Park Blocks in Southwest Portland are lit by the morning sun.

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.

Updated August 31, 2021 1:14 pm Traffic Advisory

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

August 13, 2021 4:00 pm News article

News Blog: BIKETOWN bike-share is planning to expand. Where they expand depends on you.

The BIKETOWN bike-share program is seeking input on an expansion of its service area in Portland, including adding new stations. These plans are in their infancy, so the BIKETOWN team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking the public's help.

Updated June 25, 2021 7:01 am Blog post

PBOT launches new ad campaign to encourage Portlanders to use climate-friendly transportation as the city emerges from the pandemic

Portlanders will be able to travel to new community plazas across the city to socialize and celebrate the city’s recovery.

May 27, 2021 2:37 pm Press release

The Unipiper is standing with his unicycle and bagpipes next to a bus stop. Text reads, Get Outside to Get Going, It's good for our community and our climate.

The Historic Flowering Cherries of the Albina Tree Planting Program

Take a stroll in Portland and you will likely see many beautiful flowering cherry trees, particularly in the Albina District - but who can we thank for these spring beauties?

Updated April 14, 2021 12:57 pm Blog post

A cherry tree blooms bright pink blossoms in front of a house.

Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition

Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.

April 10, 2021 6:31 pm News article

Four youth show off their muddy shoes in front of the tree they just planted.

Portland Parks & Recreation begins construction on new, more inclusive Gabriel Park playground

The new, much larger play area will be more accessible to people of all abilities and will have play elements that are unique in the PP&R system.

March 2, 2021 12:45 pm News article

A rendering of the new Gabriel Park playground. Construction begins in March 2021.

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