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New youth programs and grants

PBOT's Safe Routes to School February 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


NE Shaver Sidewalk Project Information

Project design continues on a sidewalk planned for NE Shaver Street between NE 102nd and 115th avenues.

Updated News article


Winter Walk + Roll is coming Feb. 5!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School January 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Big news: $1.1M to Portland schools!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School December 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Work begins to wrap up on N Willis Boulevard this month

As we near the end of 2024, we are also nearing the end of most substantial work on the N Willis Sidewalk project. In the coming weeks, crews will tackle some of the last major elements, including pouring the remaining corner ramps and planting street trees.

News article


Walk with Ruby Bridges, new sidewalk in Parkrose & safety tips

PBOT's Safe Routes to School November newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Construction continues on N Willis Boulevard

New sidewalks are in place on some blocks of N Willis Boulevard while demolition work continues west towards N Newman Avenue. PBOT's contractor, Interlaken Inc., began work the first week of October.

News article


Get ready: International Walk + Roll!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


N Willis Boulevard sidewalk construction begins September 30

Safer crossings and improved walking and transit access are coming to the Portsmouth neighborhood when construction begins next week on the N Willis Boulevard Sidewalk project.

News article


Celebrate back to school, Portland!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School September 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


News Release: As students return to class, PBOT reminds drivers to be careful, slow down and look out for kids

It's a great time for families to organize a walking school bus, bike bus, or carpool to reduce traffic and carbon pollution in your neighborhood.

Updated Press release


Bike for your kids: A parent's call to action

Roger Geller, Portland Bureau of Transportation's Bicycle Coordinator, shares why parents and caregivers should lead by example and bike with and for their kids.

Updated Blog post


PBOT Safe Routes to School August Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


PBOT Safe Routes to School July Newsletter

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Construction begins week of July 8 to build new sidewalk and improved crossings on NE Shaver Street between 115th Avenue and Parkrose Middle School

Beginning this week, crews will work to construct a sidewalk on the south side of NE Shaver between NE 115th Avenue and the Parkrose Middle School campus.

Traffic Advisory


24-hour road closures required week of June 24 for project paving

Two 24-hour road closures are planned on sections of SE 174th Avenue and SE Alder Street beginning Tuesday, June 25.

News article


PBOT Safe Routes to School June Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


Full road closures starting Monday, May 20 on SE 174th Avenue between Stark and Alder streets

Beginning next Monday, May 20, Portland General Electric (PGE) will work to install new utility poles between SE Stark and Main streets on 174th Avenue. Full road closures are needed due to the size of the trucks and space required. The work will be done in two phases and detour routes will be marke

Traffic Advisory


Full road closure on SE 174th Avenue between SE Stark and Alder streets begins today

Work continues on replacing storm water filtration tanks and pipes along the entire project area. Beginning today, Monday, April 15, planned replacement work requires a full road closure on SE 174th Avenue between SE Stark and Alder Streets. Detour routes will be marked.

Updated Traffic Advisory


PBOT Safe Routes to School May 2024 Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


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