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Safer streets, better connections, and a freshly paved roadway on SE 136th Avenue thanks to Fixing Our Streets

New street trees and wayfinding improve the quality of life for residents in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood in East Portland

November 9, 2021 11:01 am News article

The rainy season returns! Adopt your neighborhood storm drain and help prevent street flooding

Portland’s storm drains, also known as catch basins, help with stormwater runoff and prevent flooding. If drains get clogged with fallen leaves and other debris, it can lead to dangerous ponding along city streets and intersections.

September 14, 2021 3:10 pm News article

PBOT cuts the ribbon on Rivergate Overcrossing

Rivergate Overcrossing is Portland's newest investment in its freight network. The $23 million bridge solves a long-standing traffic bottleneck, making it easier and safer for employees to get to work, truck drivers to deliver their goods and businesses to get their goods into customers' hands.

September 13, 2021 3:19 pm News article

PBOT’s Healthy Businesses permit program to continue waiving fees through June 2022

Good news for small business owners and their customers! Thanks to Portland City Council and the American Rescue Plan, permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses program will continue to be FREE through June 30, 2022.

Updated August 17, 2021 3:11 pm News article

A view of Healthy Businesses located on North Lombard Street in the heart of St. Johns.

A new strategy for East Portland

PBOT’s East Portland Arterial Streets Strategy report shows the positive, transformative potential of more than a dozen road projects in East Portland.

August 3, 2021 1:33 pm News article

An overhead photo of NE Glisan Street which shows bike lanes on either side of the street, parking spots, one travel lane in each direction and a center turn lane. There is a marked pedestrian crossing with a rapid flashing beacon for safer crossings.

Portlanders on the go have a new parking option

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has created new 5-minute parking zones for quick drop-offs and pickups. Parking in the zones is free. Dubbed 5-minute Fast Stops, the new zones will be installed initially along five commercial corridors across the city.

August 3, 2021 9:09 am News article

Image of parking sign that reads 5 MINUTE FAST STOP next to an image of a circled P for parking and a white rabbit hopping in a hurry carrying a small bag and coffee

PBOT launches its latest planning effort, North Portland in Motion

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) latest planning effort is kicking off in North Portland this week with the launch of North Portland in Motion.

June 23, 2021 3:41 pm News article

A TriMet bus travels through the New Columbia neighborhood in North Portland. Photo by PBOT.

Long-awaited SW Capitol Highway project breaks ground on Monday, June 14

The 18-month-long construction will transform SW Capitol Highway between Garden Home and Taylors Ferry roads into a safer and more resilient roadway.

June 10, 2021 1:08 pm News article

A rendering of the future SW Capitol Highway, looking northbound at SW Alice Street. Rendering by PBOT.

Traffic Advisory: Paving begins on SE 136th Avenue project funded by Fixing Our Streets

Sidewalks, protected bike lanes and street lighting construction continue as project builds key connections to area schools and parks.

April 2, 2021 11:14 am News article

News Release: Safety improvements, travel tips, and a reminder to all Portlanders as students head back to the classroom: “Kids are everywhere. Drive like it.”

PBOT’s Safe Routes to School program is supporting families as they make the transition back to in-school learning

March 31, 2021 12:15 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Faster buses, safety improvements coming to SE Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street from the Hawthorne Bridge to SE 12th Avenue

Construction begins Tuesday, March 30 and will last approximately three months.

March 25, 2021 4:03 pm News article

News Release: Construction begins on Better Naito Forever, a premier bikeway and new accessible sidewalk along Waterfront Park

Construction on SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project begins new phase.
Funded by Fixing Our Streets, both projects will make it easier and safer to walk and bike downtown and on the waterfront.

March 18, 2021 2:27 pm News article

News Release: City of Portland cleanup continues from historic winter storms; check updates for water, sewer, transportation, parks impacts and resources

(Feb. 26, 2021) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and other city agencies continue to clean up from the historic Presidents Day Weekend winter storms that covered the city with as much as 10 inches of snow and .75 inches of ice.

February 26, 2021 10:23 am News article

Winter weather: parks, trees, shelters, water main breaks, garbage service, tips for the home

The City is responsible for Portland's streets, parks, water, storm drains and garbage collection, which can all be impacted by winter weather. Up-to-date winter weather information will help you prepare for – and get through – the next snowpocalypse.

Updated February 10, 2021 8:45 am News article

Traffic Advisory: PBOT begins updating approximately 180 curb ramps on SE Hawthorne Boulevard between SE 24th and SE 50th avenues on Thursday, Jan. 21

Curb ramp updates will make accessing shops, restaurants and residences along SE Hawthorne Boulevard easier and safer for all Portlanders.

January 21, 2021 11:46 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Installation of Flanders Crossing, Portland’s newest bicycle and pedestrian bridge, begins this Friday, Jan. 22

I-405 will be closed in both directions Jan. 22-25 as workers install the 355,000 lb. bridge

January 19, 2021 12:30 pm News article

PBOT Traffic Advisory: West Burnside remains closed until Tuesday evening commute as city, utility crews work through holiday weekend to clear landslide debris

PBOT crews have removed more than 400 cubic yards of debris in 34 dump truck loads

Pedestrian bridge, trail remain closed pending further inspections

January 17, 2021 5:14 pm News article

This photo shows PBOT crews dwarfed by the large landslide in this view from the Barbara Walker Crossing pedestrian bridge. This photo was taken Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Photo by Portland Bureau of Transportation.

News Release: City of Portland, Multnomah County join forces on COVID-19 safety public education campaign for Black, Latinx communities

Portlanders are encouraged to be COVID Safe, Portland Strong in new campaign

January 12, 2021 10:31 am News article

UPDATED Traffic Advisory: New date! Flanders Crossing bridge installation scheduled for Jan. 22-25

Bridge installation will require a full closure of a segment of I-405 between Highway 26 and the Fremont Bridge

Updated January 5, 2021 4:00 pm News article

Flanders Crossing during it's installation over I-405

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