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68 projects found

2026-2027 Budget Process

Project
Budget
Active
The 2026-2027 budget is a spending plan covering the fiscal year between July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This page contains all the documents and analysis for the budget development process and budget monitoring process for this fiscal year.

2040 Portland Freight Plan

Project
Planning
In planning
January 2020 - July 2023
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is engaging Portlanders to plan how to move goods through the city while meeting our goals for a safe multimodal system that supports economic prosperity, human and environmental health, equity, and resilience.

ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan Implementation

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Planning
Active
In July 2021, Portland City Council adopted this plan. It ensures transportation infrastructure and PBOT programs are ADA compliant. This page includes our annual reports, links to request accessibility infrastructure, and other information about fully including community members with disabilities.

Age- and Disability-Inclusive Neighborhood Project (ADIN)

Project
Planning
Open
The Age- and Disability-Inclusive Neighborhood Project (ADIN) will advance racial and disability equity, increase the availability of age-friendly housing and services in Portland’s neighborhood centers, and develop zoning and planning tools and policies that can be applied throughout the city.

Anti-Displacement Action Plan

Project
Planning
Open
The Anti-Displacement Action Plan (ADAP) is a joint effort between the City of Portland and the community to coordinate policies and actions that promote equitable development and reduce the harmful impacts of involuntary displacement on residents, businesses and cultural organizations.

Building a Better 82nd

Project
Planning
Active
Fall 2021 - 2027
A critical north-south connection and one of Portland’s high-crash corridors, 82nd Avenue is in urgent need of significant investment to improve safety and address maintenance issues. As of June 2022, the state transferred ownership of 82nd Avenue to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Building a Safer 122nd Avenue

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Capital construction
Active
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has developed a comprehensive plan to improve safety along 122nd Avenue, and has several funded projects to address the plan recommendations. Learn more below.

Bull Run Filtration Project

Project
Capital construction
Engineering and design
2017 – 2029
Portland is building a new filtration facility to keep our drinking water safe and abundant for generations to come. Filtration will remove the microorganism Cryptosporidium from the Bull Run supply by September 2029 to comply with state and federal water quality regulations.

CARES Act in Portland

Project
Planning
Active
Beginning in August 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides money and assistance for the Portland community. The City of Portland received $114 million in federal relief funds to distribute throughout the region and address COVID-19's impact on our health, households and small businesses.

Central City Code Amendments Project

Project
Planning
Active
Post-pandemic trends continue to show high vacancy rates in downtown and other parts of the Central City. This project will explore creative solutions to promote housing production and business creation and retention in Portland’s Central City.

Central City in Motion

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Capital construction
Active
Various projects in completed, design and construction phases
Central City in Motion represents the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) work to plan, prioritize, and implement transportation improvements in the city’s core. PBOT prioritized 18 projects in the plan, including new crosswalks, bus lanes, and bikeways.

City Shelter Services

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Capital construction
Active
City Shelter Services provide an entry point for Portlanders moving from life on the streets to more stability and housing, with services including case management, mental and behavioral health support. We support Alternative Shelters, Overnight Shelters, Day Centers, and outreach.

Clean Industry Initiative

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Planning
Active
This initiative works with public, private and nonprofit partners to help Portland’s industrial sector reduce its environmental impact and support local communities and workers.

Climate and Health Standards for Existing Buildings

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Planning
Active
BPS engaged with BIPOC Portlanders and renters, as well as commercial and multifamily property owners, to create a proposal that ensures renters of apartment buildings live in healthy, resilient, and safe housing, and large commercial buildings help Portland achieve its climate goals.

Climate Emergency Workplan

Project
Planning
Active
City Council declared a climate emergency in 2020 and directed City bureaus to restore a safe climate for all Portlanders, especially communities of color and those most at-risk to impacts of climate change. This Workplan lays out the priority actions we must take over the next three years.

Code Alignment Project 2

Project
Planning
Open
This project aims to resolve conflicts in Portland’s development-related codes to reduce permitting barriers, emphasizing challenges faced by housing developers and small businesses. Codes under consideration include the Zoning, Public Improvements, Building, and Tree codes.

Columbia Corridor and Industrial Lands Environmental Overlay Zone Project

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Planning
Active
Also called the Columbia-Industrial Ezone Project, this project will adjust the location of environmental overlay zones in the Columbia Corridor and other industrial areas to match the locations of streams, wetlands, sloughs, vegetation and wildlife habitat.

Commercial Waste System Review: Multifamily, Business, and Construction

Project
Planning
Active
Portland’s commercial waste collection system—serving apartments, businesses, construction, and demolition—produces most of the city’s waste. This project will review the system to ensure it provides high-quality, affordable service and advances climate, equity, and service goals.

Community Safety Data Project

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Technology
Active
This project is a limited term investment to provide centralized, modern data management services to additional City and community priorities, led by BPS and CSD. The initial focus is on improving public safety data accessibility and management. View more information on the project "About" page.

Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project

Project
Planning
Active
The project intent is to update Comprehensive Plan policies to regulate fuel facilities in the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub in Northwest Portland. It will also explore options under the zoning code to regulate development at existing facilities while encouraging safety upgrades.

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