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PBOT Safe Routes to School July 2025 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School July 2025 newsletter.

Updated July 1, 2025 9:29 am Newsletter

A line of middle school students on bikes in a bike lane wave to someone across the street.

PBOT Safe Routes to School June 2025 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School June 2025 newsletter.

Updated June 5, 2025 10:54 am Newsletter

An elementary school student rides their bike with a helmet and backpack in front of several of their peers on a neighborhood street sprinkled with spring tree shadows.

PBOT Safe Routes to School May 2025 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School May 2025 newsletter.

Updated May 9, 2025 9:19 am Newsletter

Four adults wearing sunglasses, reflective vests, and bike helmets stand with yellow signs at a large bike event.

Order incentives now for National Bike+Roll to School Day!

PBOT Safe Routes to School: Walk+Roll May Challenge

Updated April 14, 2025 11:34 am Newsletter

An adult and child, wearing light jackets and helmets, stand with their bikes on a sidewalk.

PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2025 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School March 2025 newsletter.

Updated April 2, 2025 9:28 am Newsletter

About seven kids practice bike safety skills on mock streets on a playground blacktop on a sunny day.

Spring is coming, get ready!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School March 2025 newsletter.

Updated March 4, 2025 11:40 am Newsletter

Dozens upon dozens of bikes standing next to another in a park.

New youth programs and grants

PBOT's Safe Routes to School February 2025 newsletter.

Updated February 4, 2025 2:51 pm Newsletter

A student jumping between two jump ropes playing Double Dutch in front of seven of their peers wearing backpacks.

NE Shaver Sidewalk Project Information

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

Updated January 16, 2025 5:06 pm News article

Winter Walk + Roll is coming Feb. 5!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School January 2025 newsletter.

Updated January 16, 2025 11:00 am Newsletter

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

Big news: $1.1M to Portland schools!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School December 2024 newsletter.

Updated December 6, 2024 10:49 am Newsletter

Several adults and children ride bikes and scooters on their way to James John Elementary School on a foggy morning.

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.

December 3, 2024 8:14 am News article

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

PBOT's Safe Routes to School November newsletter.

Updated November 12, 2024 11:53 am 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.

October 24, 2024 4:51 pm News article

Get ready: International Walk + Roll!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2024 newsletter.

Updated October 1, 2024 1:30 pm 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.

September 27, 2024 8:46 am News article

Celebrate back to school, Portland!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School September 2024 newsletter.

Updated September 3, 2024 10:14 am 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 August 27, 2024 11:41 am 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 August 12, 2024 5:21 pm Blog post

An adult and a child ride a tandem bike together on top of grass and golden-colored fallen leaves in a park.