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Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry crews Respond to nearly 50 Tree Emergencies

Work continues to reopen roads, clear debris after a major windstorm. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are essential responders in keeping Portland moving and safe.

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Seinfeld, Airport Mobility, and Urban Spaces

I swear there's a connection

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Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE 57th Avenue from NE Halsey Street to NE Fremont Street

Paving work begins Tuesday, Sept. 1 on NE 57th Avenue from NE Halsey Street to NE Fremont Street, as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) ongoing maintenance paving work. The street repairs will continue through Sept. 17, 2020, each weekday from 5 a.m. through 3 p.m.

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News Blog: “Go By Greenways” in East Portland to Have Fun, Stay Healthy and Win Great Prizes!

Play the recently launched Go By Greenways game over the next four weeks and get to know Portland’s newest neighborhood greenways

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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PBOT announces new BIKETOWN agreement with Lyft and an extension of its title sponsorship with founding partner NIKE, Inc. for Portland bike-share through 2025

BIKETOWN agreement with Lyft, extension of sponsorship with founding partner NIKE, Inc. Expanding into East Portland with 1,500 new, all electric-assist bikes. A more accessible, more modern, and larger bike-share system for Portland. Partnerships go to council for approval July 22.

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More Transit Equals Less Foreign Oil

Congress asks to hear about the nation's transit future

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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.

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News Blog: Stay Safe While Enjoying the Outdoors

Protect yourself and others by physical distancing and wearing masks

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News Blog: City of Portland team pivots to deliver meals to families experiencing food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic 

PBOT and The Street Trust deliver food to Portland families during a time of crisis

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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

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