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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.
Using a microsurfacing method, PBOT crews are able to repair a road within a few hours, keeping the road in good condition and extending its lifespan by at least six years.

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Portland Parking Guide

Public Parking in Portland

N Schmeer Rd grind and pave crew 2024

Basic road maintenance schedule

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Report an Abandoned Vehicle

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Report non-urgent traffic safety concerns

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GET HOME SAFE: Rainy weather travel tips

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Apply for an annual area parking permit for residents and employers in Zones A-U

PBOT sidewalk crew

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Contact

PBOT 24/7 Maintenance Dispatch

PDXroads@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1700Available 24/7 for emergency road hazards. Interpretation available | Interpretación disponible | Phiên dịch có sẵn | 提供口译服务 | Доступна интерпретация | Tafsiir la heli karo | Доступний переклад

PBOT Customer Service (by PDX 311)

311@portlandoregon.gov
phone number311Information and Customer Service
phone number503-823-4000Every day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excluding federal holidays) Interpretation available | Interpretación disponible | Phiên dịch có sẵn | 提供口译服务 | Доступна интерпретация | Tafsiir la heli karo | Доступний переклад
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1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1331
Portland , OR
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Walking, Biking, Transit, and Transportation Safety

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PBOT Budget

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Fixing Our Streets

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Transportation Planning

New crosswalk and crossbike on SE 67th and Harney

Transportation Projects

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Transportation Permitting

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Transportation Regulatory Program

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Weather

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PBOT Data

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News

News Release: Celebrate Earth Day and Bike Month with PBOT at family friendly events in the coming weeks

Check out PBOT's spring schedule of Earth Day and Bike Month events, to participate in community bike rides, free compost, Sunday Parkways, bike maintenance workshops, and more!

Press release

UPDATED Traffic Advisory: PBOT closes SW Tichner Drive until further notice, urges the public to stay away, as landslide risk continues

Only pedestrians may access SW Tichner Drive between West Burnside and SW Kingston Avenue using the north-side sidewalk.

Updated Traffic Advisory

Traffic Advisory: Intersection rebuild requires closures of E Burnside Street from 94th to 99th avenues March 28 to 31 and April 2 to 4

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that street paving will require the closure of East Burnside Street from 94th to 99th avenues, starting at 8 p.m. Friday, March 28 through 5 a.m. on Monday.

Updated Traffic Advisory

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Events

Earth Month Walk + Roll 2025

Celebrate Earth Month this April by walking, biking, and rolling to school!

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Community Event
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Portland by Cycle Ride: Brentwood-Darlington

Take a bike tour with Portland By Cycle focusing on showing off new greenways in the SE neighborhoods of Brentwood Darlington, Woodstock, and Mt. Scott-Arleta.

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Community Event
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Free Compost Days 2025

Every fall PBOT composts over 5,000 tons of leaves collected annually through the city's Leaf Day program. This effort helps keep streets safe by preventing clogged storm drains, flooded intersections, and slippery roads. This spring, we have so much we’re giving it away for free!

– 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Community Event
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Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair

The Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair at the Multnomah Arts Center is a free family-friendly event!

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Community Event
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