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News and Notices

Street Plazas October Newsletter: Lounge Lab, Plaza Improvements, and Fall events

Learn about Lounge Lab, new improvements to plazas, events, and more this fall!

News article


Ombudsman investigation finds predatory towing harmed residents of low-income housing complexes

An Ombudsman investigation found that predatory towing at a cluster of low-income apartment complexes in the Cully neighborhood caused significant financial and emotional injuries to vulnerable, mostly Latino community members.

Report


Get ready: International Walk + Roll!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


N Willis Boulevard sidewalk construction begins September 30

Safer crossings and improved walking and transit access are coming to the Portsmouth neighborhood when construction begins next week on the N Willis Boulevard Sidewalk project.

News article


A smoother street is coming to NE Killingsworth St, from NE 53rd Ave to NE Cully Blvd, requiring lane closures today and Friday Sept. 27

The traveling public should expect lane closures and delays on NE Killingsworth Street and side streets near the work zones.

Updated Traffic Advisory


Construction and Maintenance

Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin early Spring 2025.
Construction 2025-2026

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Rainy Rider Photo Contest

Riding in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win a waterproof prize.

Community Event

Upcoming Events

Parkrose Pedal 2024

The Parkrose Pedal is a youth inspired community cycling and walking event hosted by Parkrose School District in partnership with Portland Bureau of Transportation Safe Routes to School.

11:00 am 2:00 pm
Community Event
Dozens of bicyclists, young and old, riding down a 20-mph street on a sunny day.

Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - October 2024 Meeting

October 2024 meeting of the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

International Walk + Roll to School Day 2024

International Walk + Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and rolling to school on the same day. This year, International Walk + Roll to School Day is Wednesday, Oct. 9!

Community Event
This year [insert community] is celebrating International Walk+Roll to School Day! On October 12, join your classmates and walk or roll to school!