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Traffic Advisory: Construction begins tomorrow on three more passenger loading zones on SW Broadway
Passenger loading will be more accessible and comfortable on SW Broadway at Salmon, Columbia, and Oak streets
Construction is anticipated to last through March 13, 2024, with final striping occurring later in spring 2024.
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Traffic Advisory: New traffic signal coming to NE Columbia Boulevard at 42nd Avenue
Construction begins Monday, Jan. 22, and will last approximately 12 months
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Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT urges traveling public to avoid travel Tuesday and prepare for freezing rain creating hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday morning
Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of freezing rain;
Temperatures to stay below freezing through Wednesday morning
Updated Press release
Winter Travel Advisory: Wind, rain, snow could create hazardous travel conditions through Sunday
Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of wind, rain and snow
Updated Press release
Traffic Advisory: Steel Bridge bicycle and pedestrian multiuse path closed for bridge repairs Dec. 18-22
The closure is for the safety of travelers during bridge repair work.
Traffic Advisory
PBOT Vision Zero December 2023 Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
Traffic Advisory: Pavement repairs at the intersection of NW 15th Avenue and West Burnside Street on Wednesday, Dec. 13
Expect lane reductions at the intersection of West Burnside and NW 15th Avenue from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Traffic Advisory
PBOT Safe Routes to School December 2023 Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
Transportation agencies are ready for winter weather, urge public to be prepared
As the holiday season approaches, Portland area transportation agencies advise the public to take steps today to prepare for potential snow, ice and other severe weather conditions.
Updated Press release
News Release: Commissioner Mapps Announces SmartPark Holiday Promotion as Part of PBOT’s Ongoing Support of Downtown Livability
Two downtown SmartPark garages located at SW 4th Avenue and Yamhill Street and SW 10th Avenue and Yamhill Street will offer free Saturday and Sunday parking from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 to support downtown businesses during the holiday season.
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Portland Vision Zero Action Plan Update 2023-25
Updated Newsletter
PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2023 Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
PBOT Vision Zero October 2023 Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
PBOT Safe Routes to School October 2023 Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
Annual Portland Aerial Tram evacuation exercise set for Sunday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon
No traffic impacts expected
Updated Press release
PBOT begins installing new safety cameras across Portland, a milestone for the city’s Vision Zero traffic safety program
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, is expanding the city’s use of cameras in traffic enforcement as part of the Vision Zero program to end traffic deaths.
Updated Press release
Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.
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PBOT leadership presents $32 million budget cut proposal
Here are links to the video of the City Council Work Session and the staff presentation, including details on cuts to programs, services and staff positions
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