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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.
Updated Press release
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
News Release: Construction begins on pilot project to expand Portland’s tree canopy
Portland bureaus are using an innovative planting strategy to plant trees where they previously could not, bringing the benefits of trees to more Portlanders
Press release
PBOT Safe Routes to School July Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
Join the Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee, apply by July 28
PBOT seeks committee members to guide the next four years of the Fixing Our Streets program. Apply by Sunday, July 28 .
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Traffic Advisory: Northbound NE 33rd Avenue bridge to Columbia Boulevard is prohibited for trucks that are more than 50 feet in length
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is implementing a new truck length restriction on NE 33rd Avenue north of NE Dekum street and on the bridge connecting to Columbia Boulevard, due to the sharp curve at that location.
Updated Traffic Advisory
News Release: Celebrate July 4 and other summer events downtown with discounts on parking in Portland’s SmartPark garages
People traveling from afar are encouraged to park in one of Portland’s four safe and affordable parking all-day parking at reduced rates
Press release
Traffic Advisory: Street repairs require closure of one lane at 4200 block of East Burnside through July 9
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to expect the right lane of eastbound East Burnside to be closed at the 4200 block for road repairs.
Updated Traffic Advisory
News Release: PBOT hires new officers, increases parking enforcement in neighborhoods
With the hiring of new officers, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) expands operations to better enforce vehicle registration, missing license plates, and other common violations
Press release
PBOT Vision Zero June 2024 Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
News Release: Celebrate community and open streets at Northeast Cully Sunday Parkways on June 16!
Treat your loved ones this Father's Day with fun, family-friendly activities and the opportunity to explore the beautiful Northeast Cully neighborhood on 6.2 miles of car-free streets!
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PBOT Safe Routes to School June Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
News Release: BIKETOWN for All reduced fare program makes changes to address skyrocketing growth
Started in 2016, program will continue to provide free rides to people living on low incomes
Changes will help ensure the long-term financial sustainability
Updated Press release
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