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Winter Walk + Roll to School Day 2025

Put on your snow or rain boots and walk or roll to school while enjoying winter time in Portland.

Community Event
Dozens of adults and children bike on a residential street on a crisp morning.

Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee - January 2025 Meeting

January 2025 meeting of the Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee - December 2024 Meeting

The December 2024 joint meeting of the Portland Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committees. This is an in-person meeting and people are encouraged to attend in person. A virtual option is also available for those unable to physically attend, per city policy.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee - November 2024 Meeting

November 2024 meeting of the Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024

Each year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims honors those who have been killed and injured on roads around the globe—1.35 million people each year worldwide. This year, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is Sunday, November 17.

11:00 am
Community Event
A floral memorial for a fatal traffic victim in the medium of a two-way street in front of a crosswalk.

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day 2024

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day gives children the chance to celebrate Ruby’s courage by walking to school and is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today’s collective efforts for change.

Community Event
White text on purple background, "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day November 14," with a graphic of a young girl in a white dress and shoes walking with a book and ruler.

Celebrate the Rain Bike Ride

Keep riding through the seasons on this tour of community spaces that celebrate the rain.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
Along a rainy street in Tokyo, one person rides a bike with an umbrella in one hand while three pedestrians walk with umbrellas

See and Be Seen Ride

Dress in your most visible attire, light up your bike, and join us for a fun illuminated ride! Come early for some bright freebies.

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Classes and Activities
A person on a bike riding at night wears multiple bright colored lights.

All Season Cycling Workshop

Join us for an interactive session to learn about staying dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year 'round.

5:00 pm 6:00 pm
Classes and Activities
A person wearing a rain cape rides a bike along Naito Parkway with Waterfront Park trees and the Hawthorne Bridge in the background.

Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October 2024 Meeting

October 2024 meeting of the Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

International Walk + Roll to School Day 2024

International Walk + Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and rolling to school on the same day. This year, International Walk + Roll to School Day is Wednesday, Oct. 9!

Community Event
This year [insert community] is celebrating International Walk+Roll to School Day! On October 12, join your classmates and walk or roll to school!

Parkrose Pedal 2024

The Parkrose Pedal is a youth inspired community cycling and walking event hosted by Parkrose School District in partnership with Portland Bureau of Transportation Safe Routes to School.

11:00 am 2:00 pm
Community Event
Dozens of bicyclists, young and old, riding down a 20-mph street on a sunny day.

Rainy Rider Photo Contest

Riding in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win a waterproof prize.

Community Event

Basic Bike Maintenance at Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Stop by our Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) booth at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market to learn basic bike maintenance tips! We will host two fix-a-flat demos at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free and open to everyone.

9:30 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A volunteer demonstrating bike maintenance skills at a neighborhood bike fair event.

Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways 2024

Celebrate World Car-Free Day and open streets during Portland Sunday Parkways’ Southwest event presented by Kaiser Permanente on September 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

11:00 am 4:00 pm
Community Event
A Portland Sunday Parkways web banner featuring 2024 dates and an image of two bike riders on the left and a boy hula hooping on the right.

Ride Through the Seasons Kick Off *Rescheduled*

NEW DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Join us to kick off our 2024 Ride Through the Seasons campaign, encouraging you to keep on riding into fall and beyond! Hop on your bicycle and ride with us to celebrate the changing of the seasons and learn tips for biking in the rain.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Rescheduled
Community Event

Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee - September 2024 Meeting

September 2024 walking meeting of the Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Public Meeting

Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair

The Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair at the Multnomah Arts Center is a free family-friendly event!

3:00 pm 5:30 pm
Community Event
A line of people with bikes wait in the shade as mechanics work on bicycles under a tent with the words "City of Portland."

New to Portland Ride ~ Southwest

Are you new to Portland, or new to riding a bicycle here? Join us on this group ride to explore ways to get around by bicycle in Southwest Portland neighborhoods! The ride is 6.5 miles long, and will be at a mellow pace. There will be some climbing on this ride! Free and open to everyone.

5:15 pm 7:30 pm
Community Event
New to Portland Ride Southwest graphic with Pedalpalooza logo and date/time

Tofu, Buns, and Dumplings - Ride to Jade Night Market

Join us for a vibrant bike ride through the heart of the Jade District! This ride will highlight the bustling Jade District and showcase APANO’s work using comfortable biking streets in the area, some of which are newly improved.

2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Classes and Activities

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