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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.
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Portland Parking Guide

Public Parking in Portland

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Report an Abandoned Vehicle

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Report non-urgent traffic safety concerns

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GET HOME SAFE: Rainy weather travel tips

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Apply for an annual area parking permit for residents and employers in Zones A-U

PBOT sidewalk crew

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File a discrimination complaint about PBOT

Contact

PBOT 24/7 Maintenance Dispatch

PDXroads@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1700Available 24/7 for emergency road hazards. Interpretation available | Interpretación disponible | Phiên dịch có sẵn | 提供口译服务 | Доступна интерпретация | Tafsiir la heli karo | Доступний переклад

PBOT Customer Service (by PDX 311)

311@portlandoregon.gov
phone number311Information and Customer Service
phone number503-823-4000Every day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excluding federal holidays) Interpretation available | Interpretación disponible | Phiên dịch có sẵn | 提供口译服务 | Доступна интерпретация | Tafsiir la heli karo | Доступний переклад
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1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1331
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Related offices, programs, and projects

Vision Zero

Vision Zero: Eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries

PBOT Maintenance Sidewalk Crew

Maintenance Operations

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Parking Enforcement and Operations

Walking, biking, transit

Walking, Biking, Transit, and Transportation Safety

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PBOT Budget

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Fixing Our Streets

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Transportation Planning

New crosswalk and crossbike on SE 67th and Harney

Transportation Projects

Street closure

Transportation Permitting

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Transportation Regulatory Program

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Weather

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PBOT Data

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Transportation Director's Office

News

Traffic Advisory: Safety improvements under way, with intermittent weekday traffic impacts, on SE Stark St, between SE 108th and 122nd avenues

A new protected bike lane is part of the third phase of PBOT’s $23 million Safer Outer Stark project

Updated Traffic Advisory

News Release: Travel with caution as the end of daylight savings time, and darker, rainier weather add safety risks to city streets

Press release

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Updated Traffic Advisory: Road closure, lane reductions on SE Foster Road between SE Barbara Welch & SE Jenne for rumble strip installation POSTPONED

New high-visibility road markings and rumble strips are coming to Outer SE Foster Road

Updated Traffic Advisory

News Release: Southern segment of the SW Fourth Avenue Improvement Project now open

New protected bike lane open between SW Caruthers Street and SW Taylor Street; new Business Access & Transit (BAT) lane open between SW Sheridan Street and SW Mill Street; on-street parking has also been restored between SW Lincoln Street and SW Jefferson Street

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Events

Rainy Rider Photo Contest

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

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Community Event
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Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee - November 2025 Meeting

November 2025 meeting of the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting

Winter Walk+Roll to School Day

Community Event

Earth Month

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Past Meetings and Hearings

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