As we settle into winter, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Portland Public Works and regional transportation agencies advise the public to prepare for potential snow, ice and other severe […]
Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Read More
Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Fixing Our Streets (FOS) Smoother Streets recommended projects proposal is currently available for public review. FOS (2024-2028) paving dollars are focused on preventive maintenance like
FOS Proposed Projects and Opportunity to Comment Read More
By Kris McDowell September saw a return of more than 61,700 students back to Portland area campuses. With that return, traffic levels may be increased in certain areas or at
Back to School Safety For Drivers and Students Read More
By Kris McDowell At the end of August, state, city and community leaders joined the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance
82nd Ave. Project Underway Read More
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) street plaza program is ever-evolving and they are offering the community an opportunity to share their thoughts about it. Each year the Street Plaza
This summer Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to install, test and evaluate “rest in red” traffic signals along SE Powell Blvd. from 21st to 33rd avenues near Powell Park,
Upgraded Signals Coming to SE Powell Blvd. Read More
At the end of January, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) released plans for sidewalks, pedestrian safety improvements and new, smooth pavement on a two and a half mile stretch
82nd Ave. Critical Fixes Proposal and Opportunity to Comment Read More
Portland’s mild fall weather has been replaced by colder, wetter, winter weather, although Portland has yet to see any severe winter weather so far. Now is the time, according to
PBOT: Plan For Severe Weather Today Read More
The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Leaf Day service sweeps 52 districts with the highest concentration of mature street trees and leaves, about a third of the city. Leaf removal
Leaf Day Collections Coming Read More
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), is expanding the city’s use of cameras in traffic enforcement as part of the Vision Zero
Speed Safety Cameras Installed at SE Powell Blvd. Intersections Read More
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is in the process of making improvements to 82nd Ave., a critical north-south connection and one of Portland’s high-crash corridors. In conjunction with Metro,
Building a Better 82nd Read More
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is currently accepting feedback on its Healthy Businesses Permit Program. The program started during COVID-19 as a way for businesses to provide outdoor and
PBOT Seeks Feedback on Outdoor Street Seating Read More
Ownership of 82nd Ave. was transferred from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) six months ago and PBOT has now begun a multi-year
82nd Avenue Critical Fixes Have Begun Read More
By Annalise Shorb, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post On Tuesday October 4, Sarah Pliner was hit and killed on the intersection of SE Powell Blvd. and 26th Ave., right
Portland Sees Spike in Collision Fatalities Read More
A joint campaign between the Pacific Northwest’s two largest cities–Portland and Seattle–is using humor to send an important safety message. “Slow the flock down” is a colorful, tongue-in-cheek message designed
PBOT’s Cheeky Campaign Read More
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has introduced a new tool to help Portlanders better understand the bureau’s efforts to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from Portland streets – the
PBOT’s Vision Zero Dashboard Debuts Read More
Flanders Crossing, the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) newest pedestrian and bicycle bridge, will be installed over I-405 in January. The bridge will connect NW Portland to the Pearl District
Flanders Crossing Bridge Installation/Closure Read More
The Rose Lane 2020 online open house is now available through Friday, January 8 to offer visitors information about the Rose Lane vision, and to provide status updates on dozens
Rose Lane Project Open House Read More
By Kris McDowell In early September, on the heels of public input and technical analysis, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) released an alternatives evaluation for the Hawthorne Pave and
PBOT Releases Alternatives Evaluation for Hawthorne Pave and Paint Read More
In September the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) released recommendations for a permanent electric scooter (e-scooter) system once the current e-scooter program ends this December. They will present their recommendations,
PBOT Seeks Public Input on E-Scooters Read More
By David Krogh The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is undertaking a project which will impact SE Hawthorne Blvd. from SE 24th Ave to SE 50th Ave. The SE Hawthorne
Hawthorne Pave and Paint Project Read More
By Midge Pierce Few issues rile up Portlanders quite so much as parking. On the eastside, it is dividing those who seek it from those who seek to reduce it.Â
Richmond Considers Parking Permits Read More
By David Krogh During the last week in October, City crews painted two of the bus only lanes in downtown Portland’s transit mall a bright shade of red as an
Painting the Streets Red Read More
Dear Editor: Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) wants to ignore basic traffic engineering principles and install traffic diverters on SE Woodward St.., just west of SE 62nd Ave., which would
Letter to the Editor: PBOT’s Deceitful Actions Read More
