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Traffic Advisory: Street improvements on SW Vermont Street on August 30-31

The traveling public is advised to expect delays while repairs are being made. We ask the public to travel cautiously, observe all lane closures and directions by reader boards and flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible.

Updated August 29, 2018 5:16 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Street improvements require lane closures on N Columbia Blvd, between N Fiske Ave and N Chautauqua Blvd, Aug. 27-31

Updated August 26, 2018 3:58 pm News article

News Release: Outer Northeast Sunday Parkways and the WALK with Refugees and Immigrants celebrate New Portlanders, the diversity of Portland and the importance of community

This 7-mile traffic-free, family-friendly route takes riders, runners, rollers and walkers on a tour of East Holladay, Thompson City and Knott City Parks and introduces the newly opened Gateway Discovery Park.

Updated August 16, 2018 11:11 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Ramp connecting SW Capitol Highway to SW Barbur Boulevard reopens today after repairs to bridge deck

(August 15, 2018) The SW Capitol Highway flyover ramp connecting to SW Barbur Boulevard was reopened today at about 2 p.m., after Portland Bureau of Transportation crews completed repairs to the structure nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. A hole in the bridge, discovered on July 19, led to an imme

Updated August 15, 2018 2:25 pm News article

News Blog: After 20 years, the City of Portland's Bicycle Parking Code is getting an update

Read and comment on the Bicycle Parking Code Update Project Discussion Draft by October 1, 2018

Updated August 15, 2018 11:23 am News article

News Release: PBOT issues first e-scooter permits as part of new pilot program

With permits issued, e-scooters will soon be available on Portland's streets

Updated August 8, 2018 3:24 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Ramp connecting SW Capitol Highway to SW Barbur Boulevard closed until August 27 for repairs to bridge deck

SW Barbur Blvd has one lane closed, southbound near the interchange

Updated August 8, 2018 3:22 pm News article

News Blog: Northwest in Motion online open house seeks feedback about active transportation needs in inner Northwest Portland

Submit your comments by Friday, August 10th!

Updated August 8, 2018 3:21 pm News article

News Blog: Announcing the winners of the 2018 Bike to Books Coloring Contest

Winning art will be displayed at Portland City Hall from August 7-17, 2018

Updated August 2, 2018 1:41 pm News article

News Blog: An Interview with Momoko Saunders and Tony Lamb, Co-Chairs of the PBOT Bureau and Budget Advisory Committee

Updated July 26, 2018 12:56 pm News article

News Release: Mayor Ted Wheeler joins Kaiser Permanente, the Rose Quarter and City Officials to celebrate brand new Sunday Parkways route

Updated July 17, 2018 2:50 pm News article

Information about ODOT's I-84/I-5 improvements

Updated July 6, 2018 12:46 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Foster Transportation and Streetscape Project continues with full road rebuild from SE 82nd Ave to SE 91st Avenue starting on Monday, July 9

Updated July 5, 2018 4:54 pm News article

News Release: PBOT launches application for four-month e-scooter pilot program

The first such pilot in Oregon, shared electric scooters could begin operating in Portland by the end of July.

Updated July 5, 2018 9:48 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Hawthorne Bridge on-ramp from northbound SW Naito Parkway closed to motor vehicle traffic July 3 – 7 for Waterfront Blues Festival

This is the third year PBOT has implemented this closure for the safety of festival-goers.

Updated July 3, 2018 2:59 pm News article

Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram to close for scheduled maintenance June 23 - July 30

Updated July 2, 2018 3:43 pm News article

PBOT News Release: Last Thursdays on Alberta street festival opens for art and family fun, 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 28

Updated June 28, 2018 6:23 pm News article

PBOT Travel Advisory: Travel safely, do your part to prevent traffic fatalities this Fourth of July holiday

Updated June 28, 2018 6:16 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Street improvements on SE Harold Street from SE 52nd Avenue to SE Foster Road begin Thursday, June 28

Updated June 28, 2018 6:09 pm News article

News Release: Commissioner Saltzman, PBOT Director Leah Treat and community members celebrate three Fixing Our Streets sidewalk projects in East Portland

The projects, funded by the Fixing Our Streets program, close critical gaps in sidewalks along SE Flavel Street, NE 102nd Avenue and SE 112th Avenue and add 16 new ADA-compliant curb ramps.

Updated June 22, 2018 11:41 am News article