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News Release: New Car-Free Plaza in Old Town Helps Energize the Downtown Neighborhood

Couch Street Plaza, the newest addition to PBOT’s Public Street Plazas program, will host numerous special events this summer and beyond

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News Release: Lace up your shoes, grab your helmet, Oct. 12 is International Walk + Roll to School Day!

It's always a great time for families to organize a walking school bus or bike train to help students stay healthy and have fun.

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Traffic Advisory: Repaving of SE 162nd Avenue begins Monday, Aug. 29, expect delays 

PBOT repaving project expected to take seven weeks.

Traffic Advisory


Traffic advisory: As students go back to class, PBOT reminds the public that school routes are everywhere. Remember to slow down!

It's a great time for families to organize a walking school bus, bike train or carpool to reduce traffic near schools.

Traffic Advisory


Traffic Advisory: PBOT crews work quickly to resurface road, limit disruptions in Northeast Portland's Russell neighborhood

Resurfacing project will bring smoother roads, safer crossings to East Portland neighborhood

Traffic Advisory


Traffic Advisory: Repaving project will close segments NE 33rd Avenue between NE Sandy Blvd and NE Brazee Street, Aug. 8 to 31

NE 33rd Avenue will be closed for several days at a time during the work period, with work zone closures for a few blocks at a time starting at the north and moving to the south.

Traffic Advisory


Traffic Advisory: Smoother ride, safer crossings coming to St. Johns' business district 

PBOT crews work to remove century-old trolley tracks and repave Lombard

Traffic Advisory


Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to N Baltimore Avenue between N Bradford and Lombard streets starting Monday, July 18

Paving work begins Monday, July 18 on N Baltimore Avenue between N Bradford and Lombard streets, as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) ongoing street maintenance program.

Traffic Advisory


Commissioner Hardesty remarks on big day for transportation projects

In a big day for regional transportation projects, Commissioner Hardesty leads Portland to rejoin I-5 Rose Quarter project, wins OK for regional compromise on I-5 bridge project

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News Release: Portland and Seattle transportation agencies urge drivers to Slow the Flock Down!

A joint campaign between the Pacific Northwest's two largest cities uses humor to send an important safety message

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News Release: Transportation Wallet programs helps thousands of Portlanders choose active transportation options

Popular Transportation Wallet stays at $99, increases benefits and perks to encourage Portlanders to walk, bike, roll, and take transit.

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Final paving for a safer, smoother street is coming to SW Naito Parkway between Market and Harrison, from July 5 to July 10

People traveling in the area should expect detours and delays from July 5 to 10.

Updated Traffic Advisory


News Release: Soak up the sun at Sunday Parkways this weekend!

Celebrate 15 years of open streets in Portland while walking, rolling, and strolling in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood on Sunday, June 26

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News Release: With fun in the sun, East Portland celebrates new Sunday Parkways route this weekend!

Open streets event encourages Portlanders to walk or roll through 4.5 miles of East Portland neighborhood greenways on Sunday, Aug. 21

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Traffic Advisory: NW Cornell Road to fully reopen this evening, after crews complete essential repairs to historic tunnels

Beginning at 6 p.m. today, NW Cornell Road will fully reopen to the traveling public as essential repairs to the NW Cornell Tunnels are now substantially complete.

Updated Traffic Advisory


The Oregon Food Bank shares how it uses Portland’s transportation system to move millions of pounds of food every day to feed Oregonians in crisis

In a new video for the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s 2040Freight Plan, the Oregon Food Bank explains how their freight distribution system helps those in need.

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Save the Date! PBOT opens Blumenauer Bridge July 31, with opening celebration & community event space

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge will provide a valuable car-free connection between two of the Rose City’s fastest growing neighborhoods.

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Portland Sunday Parkways kicks off a summer of free accessible family-friendly activities

Popular all-ages, all-abilities open street events return after two-year hiatus. Kaiser Permanente teams up with PBOT to encourage Portlanders to keep Sunday Parkways spirit alive all summer long.

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