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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.

Advisory: PBOT releases its 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Public Right of Way Transition Plan Annual Report

April 3, 2024 1:57 pm News article

February Plaza Newsletter

Winter Lights come to the plazas and Darcelle XV Plaza update.

March 4, 2024 1:34 pm News article

News Release: PBOT announces major projects starting construction in 2024

Over $100 million in transportation investments across the city and on several of Portland’s most dangerous streets.

February 22, 2024 4:25 pm News article

Dedicated team, community support help Portland weather a winter storm to start 2024

Public servants and volunteers cleared roads and trees, fielded record numbers of community calls, dispatched help and much more during a weeklong winter storm. Now, the thaw begins.

January 22, 2024 9:00 am News article

A man wearing high-visibility clothing kneels in the snow, bent over a water meter, with a white work truck and fallen tree behind him.

Traffic Advisory: New traffic signal coming to NE Columbia Boulevard at 42nd Avenue

Construction begins Monday, Jan. 22, and will last approximately 12 months

January 19, 2024 12:37 pm News article

January Newsletter and 2023 Annual Report

Our January newsletter. Featuring the 2023 Annual report, a year in pictures, and a new art installation for Portland's Winter Lights Festival.

January 17, 2024 2:33 pm News article

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

Crosswalk and sidewalk construction planned for November on NE Sacramento at NE 148th Ave

November 17, 2023 1:42 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

Notice of Public Hearing for Rulemaking on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Siting Criteria

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will host a virtual Public Hearing for the Administrative Rule TRN-10.19 update via Zoom on November 13, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00pm.

November 7, 2023 1:03 pm News article

American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project

On October 19, the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award in the category of Environmental, $25 Million to Less Than $75 Million Division to the City of Portland for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project.

October 31, 2023 10:28 am News article

Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.

October 2, 2023 10:25 am News article

PBOT leadership presents $32 million budget cut proposal

Here are links to the video of the City Council Work Session and the staff presentation, including details on cuts to programs, services and staff positions

September 27, 2023 1:02 pm News article

Construction starting soon on NE 148th Avenue safety updates

September 6, 2023 1:42 am News article

Construction on the NE 148th Avenue Safety Updates Begins

September 6, 2023 1:42 am News article

Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs

Updated July 26, 2023 12:00 pm News article

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

June 22, 2023 6:12 pm News article

A map showing NE Prescott Street closed to eastbound traffic between NE 33rd and NE 60th Avenues, and closed to westbound traffic between NE 42nd and 33rd Avenues with a detour route on NE Fremont

SW Capitol Highway Detour FAQ

A detour of southbound traffic on SW Capitol Highway between SW Garden Home Road and SW Taylors Ferry Road began Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, and will end on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, mid-day. People have questions and we would like to address them.

Updated May 27, 2023 1:34 pm News article

Pothole repair on SE 162nd Avenue on May 17, 2023

May 16, 2023 1:42 am News article

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