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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.
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PBOT 24/7 Maintenance Dispatch

PDXroads@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-1700Available 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

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503-823-4000Every day, 7 a.m. to 6 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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Traffic Advisory: Flood mitigation work on N Greeley Avenue, from N Interstate Avenue to N Going Street, will require periodic lane closures beginning on Monday, Oct. 12

Transportation
News article
Contractors will improve drainage by installing new inlets and piping on N Greeley Avenue between N Interstate Avenue and N Going Street starting Monday, Oct. 12. The work will require periodic northbound vehicle lane closures as well as periodic closures of the North Greeley Avenue Multi-Use Path.

Traffic Advisory: Night work on NE 122nd Avenue from NE Halsey to Broadway from Oct. 12-15 marks final phase of paving on corridor

Transportation
Traffic advisory
To minimize traffic disruptions and for the safety of workers, the work will be performed from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The road will be completely shut down for workers to grind and pave the roadway during that time. Limited business access will remain available.

How to build the workforce of the future

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Portland employers team up with Worksystems to provide mentorship for interns -- at no cost to them. Interns do meaningful work, gain valuable experience -- and get paid. The City supports the program to grow the workforce of tomorrow. As Michael Scott would say, it's win - win - WIN.
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Events

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - October 2026 Meeting

October 2026 meeting of the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
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Special Edition: I-5 Closure N & NE City Bike Bus - October 14

Shift Your Trip! Try bike commuting from North and Northeast to downtown during the I-5 closure. Every Wednesday from Sept. 16 to Oct. 14. This weekly event during the closure is organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

7:15 am 8:15 am
Community event
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Bike Bus to Arbor Day

Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for a bike bus ride to Arbor Day, hosted by Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry! Along the way, we will see heritage trees, tree planting projects and new bike infrastructure.

9:00 am 10:30 am
Classes and activities
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See and Be Seen Ride - Ride Through The Seasons

Join us for a ride showing off your favorite lights, reflective gear, and other stuff that keeps you safe during the dark months. We'll share some of our tips as well as show off some projects improving street lighting in East Portland.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Classes and activities
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Past meetings and hearings

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - September 2026 Meeting

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - August 2026 Meeting

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - July 2026 Meeting

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - June 2026 Meeting

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - May 2026 Meeting

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