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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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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

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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

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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)

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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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Vision Zero

Vision Zero: Eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries

PBOT Maintenance Sidewalk Crew

Maintenance Operations

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Parking Enforcement and Operations

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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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Transportation Director's Office

News

Traffic Advisory: Ditch maintenance on SW Sam Jackson Park Road from Terwilliger Boulevard to Campus Drive requires lane closure on Sunday June 22

Updated Traffic Advisory

Repairing Our Streets, One Pothole at a Time

Maintenance supervisor Stacey Lauer pounds the pavement with the road crew to make Portland's transportation system safer and more reliable.

Blog post

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Traffic Advisory: Intermittent road closures, lane reductions on West Burnside Street for SW Tichner Drive landslide response on June 17

News article

Existing conditions photo of landslide on SW Tichner Dr.

News Release: In response to community concern, PBOT removes three blocks of NW 13th Avenue plaza

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is removing three of four blocks of a public street plaza on NW 13th Avenue today, after a year and a half of public engagement.

Updated Press release

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Events

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Classes and Activities
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Northeast Cully Sunday Parkways 2025

Celebrate open streets during the Northeast Cully Portland Sunday Parkways event Presented by Kaiser Permanente on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Community Event
2025 Cully

Bike Maintenance Education at Montavilla Plaza

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is hosting a Bike Maintenance Education booth at the Montavilla Plaza on Wednesday, July 2 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community Event
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July 9 City Bike Bus

Commute to downtown with the City Bike Bus every second Wednesday of the month through October! This event is organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

7:15 am – 9:00 am
Community Event
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