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News Release: City of Portland Continues Critical Maintenance and Repair Work with Covid-19 Safety Measures

News article April 20, 2020 4:09 pm

National Work Zone Awareness Week with tips for safe travel in work zones. Videos show the work of infrastructure crew members to keep roads safe, critical water flowing.

Traffic Advisory: Lane closure on West Burnside for critical repairs begins Monday, April 13 and continues through Friday, April 17

Press release April 10, 2020 4:21 pm

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin critical repairs to the northernmost westbound lane on West Burnside Street from NW 24th Place to NW Maywood Drive starting on Monday, April 13 and continuing through Friday, April 17 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

A new bicycle connection on NE Holladay as part of the HOP (Holladay, Oregon, Pacific) Neighborhood Greenway to a crossing at NE 122nd Avenue (looking east). Photo by PBOT.

News Blog: During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, PBOT focuses on essential services and protecting public health and safety

News article April 7, 2020 3:03 pm

Governor’s order to restrict travel only to essential trips is mandatory and Portlanders should treat every street as a shared street

A student opts to walk through the mud as she trys to avoid a puddle on her way to school. Photo provided at SE 80th Avenue and Mill Street council presentation

News Release: PBOT breaks ground on SE 80th Avenue and Mill Street, two key routes used by local kids to get to school

News article Updated February 28, 2020 10:00 am

The $2.7 million Local Improvement District (LID) on SE 80th Avenue and Mill Street is funded by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), Portland Public Schools, and adjacent property owners.

Traffic Advisory: Construction to resume on SW Capitol Highway paving project between Multnomah Boulevard and Texas Street, with Covid-19 safety modifications for crews

Press release April 3, 2020 10:45 am

This project, funded by Fixing Our Streets, will repave and repair SW Capitol Highway through the heart of Multnomah Village

Traffic Advisory: Landslide on West Burnside will require lane closure through Friday, April 10

Press release April 1, 2020 5:29 pm

For the safety of travelers, the northernmost westbound travel lane on West Burnside will remain closed through Friday, April 10.

Traffic Advisory: Landslide on West Burnside will require lane closure overnight

Press release March 31, 2020 4:19 pm

A landslide on West Burnside at 24th Place will require a lane closure overnight as Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Maintenance Operations and Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry crews continue to manage the still-active slide.

News Release: Portland Bureau of Transportation temporarily reduces all-day rates at SmartPark garages to $5 per day

News article March 27, 2020 3:24 pm

Portland Bureau of Transportation temporarily reduces all-day rates at SmartPark garages to $5 per day The rate reduction is intended to support downtown Portland residents and workers during the COVID-19 State of Emergency

Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram limits rider access to hospital employees, patients

Press release March 20, 2020 10:21 am

Beginning Friday, March 20, access to the Portland Aerial Tram will be limited to the following fares: OHSU identification badges, VA Portland Health Care System employee cards, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Portland employee cards, and patients of OHSU, VA Portland and Shriner’s Hospital.

Travel Advisory: PBOT, OHSU limit Portland Aerial Tram capacity, offer shuttle bus alternative

Public notice March 15, 2020 12:05 pm

(March 15, 2020) – With direction from Gov. Kate Brown and Mayor Ted Wheeler on limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Health & Science University today announced temporary limits to service on the Portland Aerial Tram.

News Release: PBOT cancels bureau public outreach events through March 29

Press release March 13, 2020 4:26 pm

News Release: PBOT revokes permits for special events and community events through April 12

Press release March 12, 2020 5:03 pm

News Release: Construction begins on Rivergate Overcrossing in North Portland to relieve congestion at key industrial area

Press release March 11, 2020 4:58 pm

The $25.8 million Rivergate Overcrossing bridge project, funded with federal, state, and local dollars, will support the Port of Portland, and alleviate traffic congestion associated with rail blockages for Rivergate Industrial District businesses.

With snow in the forecast, prepare this weekend for next week's winter weather

Public notice January 10, 2020 1:31 pm

A Look Back: Changing the landscape of accessibility in East Portland

Blog post January 9, 2020 10:45 am

A Look Back: Changing the landscape of accessibility in East Portland

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