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News Release: Travel with caution as Halloween, the end of Daylight Savings Time, and darker, rainier weather add safety risks to city streets

Pedestrian crashes rise dramatically from summer to winter, as the days grow shorter. For the 10 years through 2022, Portland had an average of 21 traffic crashes per month involving pedestrians, but only 14.5 on average in July and 20 a month in September, rising to 28 a month in December.

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News Release: No visible license plate and VIN? Your vehicle is now subject to tow without notice

PBOT Parking Enforcement begins enforcing new city code on Tuesday, Nov. 12

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Portland's traffic safety camera survey

Tell the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau how you feel about traffic safety and traffic safety cameras to help the city better meet community needs and expectations.

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New safety projects and fall biking tips inside!

PBOT's Vision Zero October 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Advisory: PBOT's Transportation Wallet: Access for All program now accepting applications from community-based organizations

Applications due Nov. 15 for community-based organizations interested in supporting PBOT's transportation incentive program.

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News Release: At a new location, next to I-5, the annual Portland Aerial Tram evacuation exercise is set for Sunday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon

No traffic impacts expected

Highly visible location this year, next to I-5, for routine annual training

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News Release: New parking time limits, permits in Eliot neighborhood start today to support area residents and businesses

2-hour parking limits in evenings, October to May, except for residents and employees with new Zone V permits

Updated Press release


Get ready: International Walk + Roll!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


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


News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente to Celebrate World Car-Free Day on Sept. 22 in Southwest Multnomah

Family-friendly activities and car-free streets in SW Portland on Sunday

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Traffic Advisory: First phase of paving on SW Fourth Avenue in downtown to begin Wednesday, Sept. 11

Paving work to close lanes on SW Fourth Avenue, between SW Lincoln and SW Mill beginning Wednesday, Sept. 11 with one lane of SW 4th Ave. remaining open

Traffic Advisory


Celebrate back to school, Portland!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School September 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


News Release: As students return to class, PBOT reminds drivers to be careful, slow down and look out for kids

It's a great time for families to organize a walking school bus, bike bus, or carpool to reduce traffic and carbon pollution in your neighborhood.

Updated Press release


News Release: Rep. Pham, Commissioner Mapps and community partners join PBOT to celebrate start of 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project construction 

State, city and community leaders joined the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance project today.

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Bike for your kids: A parent's call to action

Roger Geller, Portland Bureau of Transportation's Bicycle Coordinator, shares why parents and caregivers should lead by example and bike with and for their kids.

Updated Blog post


PBOT Safe Routes to School August Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


PBOT News Release: Portland starts a new era, with shared e-scooters available from Lyft and Lime citywide

Public-private partnership ensures citywide service, seated scooter options and low-income discounts

"Ride it, Park it, Lock it" campaign kicks off today, to help people park e-scooters properly

Updated Press release


Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to North Willamette Boulevard between N Carey Boulevard and N Portsmouth Avenue starting Monday, Aug. 5

After paving is complete, PBOT will restripe the roadway to add wider buffered bike lanes and six new marked crosswalks at Monteith, Wall, Macrum, and Carey avenues.

Traffic Advisory


PBOT is recruiting new members for the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)

Apply for one of seven open seats on the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee by August 18, 2024.

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Traffic Advisory: Ramp connecting SW Capitol Highway to SW Barbur Boulevard closes July 15 for repairs

Repairs to the 554-foot-long and 66-year-old bridge will take approximately six weeks, as crews remove and replace failing concrete on the bridge deck

Updated Traffic Advisory