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News Blog: PBOT invites Portlanders to review and share feedback on bureau’s newly released Draft ADA Transition Plan Update

Review the plan, take our survey and join us for a virtual open house to learn more about the bureau's plan to make Portland's transportation system more accessible

August 25, 2020 3:12 pm News article

News Release: Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Sunday Parkways digital programming helps Portlanders find joy and connection during 2020

Enjoy free, family-friendly virtual Sunday Parkways programming, presented by Kaiser Permanente, through the end of September

August 18, 2020 12:59 pm News article

News Release: Street Plazas come to life on N Denver Avenue and SE Clinton Street as part of PBOT’s Healthy Businesses Permit Program

New street plazas are popping up in Portland this month as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit program, which allows for temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely during the Covid-19 public health crisis

August 5, 2020 12:56 pm News article

News Release: PBOT breaks ground on the SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project, funded by Fixing Our Streets, bringing significant improvements to major downtown gateway

The project will repave and reconstruct SW Naito Parkway between I-405 and SW Lincoln Street, add new traffic signals, and create a two-way separated pedestrian and bike path between SW Harrison and Clay streets.

July 31, 2020 11:34 am News article

News Release: Construction complete on highly anticipated N Greeley Avenue Multiuse Path and Paving Project, paid for by Fixing Our Streets

The project increases safety for freight, motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

July 30, 2020 9:23 am News article

News Release: City of Portland demands federal government remove barrier that illegally blocks downtown bike lane, causes hazard to traveling public

The City of Portland today demanded that federal authorities remove a metal fence and concrete barriers that were illegally installed on Wednesday around the federal courthouse in downtown Portland.

July 23, 2020 5:28 pm News article

News Release: PBOT breaks ground on key segments of East Portland streets designed for walking and biking

Project on SE 87th and SE 75th streets is funded by Fixing Our Streets

July 21, 2020 11:48 am News article

More Transit Equals Less Foreign Oil

Congress asks to hear about the nation's transit future

July 13, 2020 7:24 am News article

Project Update: SW Multnomah Blvd / Garden Home Road Intersection Safety Project delayed until more funding secured

Due to the impact, the SW Multnomah Blvd / Garden Home Road Intersection Safety Project has been put on hold until more funding can be secured.

July 10, 2020 11:08 am News article

News Release: Construction begins on Portland’s newest bridge

Flanders Crossing, a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over I-405, will provide a long-awaited connection between Northwest Portland and the Central City

June 25, 2020 10:19 am News article

Traffic Advisory: N Greeley Avenue to receive major upgrade

Thoroughfare will be closed to all traffic June 15-19 as PBOT adds new pavement.
The project will increase safety for freight, motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic
Work continues on N Going Street Bridge repairs

June 11, 2020 1:21 pm News article

News Blog: PedPDX: Walking While Black

PedPDX data analysis and public outreach finds that one’s experience walking in Portland depends a lot on where in the city you live or work, but it also depends upon who you are.

Updated June 4, 2020 5:05 pm News article

News Blog: PedPDX: Walking While Black

Updated June 4, 2020 3:24 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to SW Terwilliger Boulevard from SW Capitol Highway to SW Bancroft Street

June 2, 2020 11:38 am News article

News Blog: Stay local this Memorial Day weekend and explore the City of Roses by bike

Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, PBOT reminds you to enjoy the outdoors - safely.

May 22, 2020 11:10 am News article

News Blog: Stay local this Memorial Day weekend and explore the City of Roses by bike

May 22, 2020 11:01 am News article

News Blog: Construction continues on Fixing Our Streets-funded Safe Routes to School projects throughout Portland

Learning may be happening at home these days, but when it's time for students to return to school, they will have safer ways to walk, bike and roll to get there.

May 13, 2020 1:59 pm News article

Travel Advisory: With warm weather forecast, know how to safely walk, bike, roll, or stroll on Portland’s network of low-traffic streets we call “Neighborhood Greenways”

Our Neighborhood Greenway network of low-traffic streets gives Portlanders many ways to improve their mental and physical health during this public health crisis. However, please understand it takes all of our cooperation to make this program successful.

Updated May 8, 2020 11:02 am News article

PBOT Traffic Advisory: Expect potentially high traffic congestion in Lloyd District Monday morning for Salvation Army food box giveaway

(May 1, 2020) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to expect potentially high traffic congestion near the Lloyd Center Mall on Monday, May 4, as the Salvation Army conducts its first food box giveaway at that location.

May 1, 2020 3:53 pm News article

News Release: Beloved "Bike to Books" Design Contest returns for fourth year

Youth across Multnomah County are invited to design bike lane art for Portland's streets
PBOT and Multnomah Country Library team up to make sure contest meets Stay Home. Save Lives requirements

April 23, 2020 9:46 am News article