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Traffic Advisory: PBOT crews work quickly to resurface road, limit disruptions in Northeast Portland's Russell neighborhood
Resurfacing project will bring smoother roads, safer crossings to East Portland neighborhood
Traffic Advisory
Traffic Advisory: Repaving project will close segments NE 33rd Avenue between NE Sandy Blvd and NE Brazee Street, Aug. 8 to 31
NE 33rd Avenue will be closed for several days at a time during the work period, with work zone closures for a few blocks at a time starting at the north and moving to the south.
Traffic Advisory
Traffic Advisory: Smoother ride, safer crossings coming to St. Johns' business district
PBOT crews work to remove century-old trolley tracks and repave Lombard
Traffic Advisory
Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to N Baltimore Avenue between N Bradford and Lombard streets starting Monday, July 18
Paving work begins Monday, July 18 on N Baltimore Avenue between N Bradford and Lombard streets, as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) ongoing street maintenance program.
Traffic Advisory
Commissioner Hardesty remarks on big day for transportation projects
In a big day for regional transportation projects, Commissioner Hardesty leads Portland to rejoin I-5 Rose Quarter project, wins OK for regional compromise on I-5 bridge project
Updated Press release
News Release: Portland and Seattle transportation agencies urge drivers to Slow the Flock Down!
A joint campaign between the Pacific Northwest's two largest cities uses humor to send an important safety message
Press release

News Release: Transportation Wallet programs helps thousands of Portlanders choose active transportation options
Popular Transportation Wallet stays at $99, increases benefits and perks to encourage Portlanders to walk, bike, roll, and take transit.
News article
Final paving for a safer, smoother street is coming to SW Naito Parkway between Market and Harrison, from July 5 to July 10
People traveling in the area should expect detours and delays from July 5 to 10.
Updated Traffic Advisory
News Release: Soak up the sun at Sunday Parkways this weekend!
Celebrate 15 years of open streets in Portland while walking, rolling, and strolling in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood on Sunday, June 26
Press release
News Release: With fun in the sun, East Portland celebrates new Sunday Parkways route this weekend!
Open streets event encourages Portlanders to walk or roll through 4.5 miles of East Portland neighborhood greenways on Sunday, Aug. 21
Press release
Traffic Advisory: NW Cornell Road to fully reopen this evening, after crews complete essential repairs to historic tunnels
Beginning at 6 p.m. today, NW Cornell Road will fully reopen to the traveling public as essential repairs to the NW Cornell Tunnels are now substantially complete.
Updated Traffic Advisory
The Oregon Food Bank shares how it uses Portland’s transportation system to move millions of pounds of food every day to feed Oregonians in crisis
In a new video for the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s 2040Freight Plan, the Oregon Food Bank explains how their freight distribution system helps those in need.
Blog post
Save the Date! PBOT opens Blumenauer Bridge July 31, with opening celebration & community event space
The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge will provide a valuable car-free connection between two of the Rose City’s fastest growing neighborhoods.
Press release

Portland Sunday Parkways kicks off a summer of free accessible family-friendly activities
Popular all-ages, all-abilities open street events return after two-year hiatus. Kaiser Permanente teams up with PBOT to encourage Portlanders to keep Sunday Parkways spirit alive all summer long.
Press release
PBOT restores six lanes to North Going Street Bridge, completing permanent repairs from Union Pacific Railroad derailment crash
Crews with the Portland Bureau of Transportation restriped the lanes on the North Going Street Bridge this week, restoring the three full travel lanes in each direction. Union Pacific will cover the city's costs for making the repairs.
Updated Traffic Advisory
Advisory: PBOT releases its 2021 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Public Right of Way Transition Plan Update
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is committed to ensuring an accessible transportation system for all users, while being transparent with the public in how work gets completed.
Public notice
Commissioner Hardesty approves new Pedestrian Design Guide, helping add more space for trees while preserving access for people with disabilities and other pedestrians
The first new rules for sidewalks in 24 years will help Portland fight climate change by forging a compromise that allows space for people and trees
Updated Press release
Pickup/drop-off zones, protected bike lane coming to SW Broadway in summer 2022
This summer, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin converting existing Hotel Zones along SW Broadway to three-minute pickup/drop-off zones.
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