Transportation and roads

Getting around the city, programs, maintenance work

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News and Notices

PBOT is recruiting new members for the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)

Apply for one of seven open seats on the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee by August 18, 2024.

News article


Traffic Advisory: Ramp connecting SW Capitol Highway to SW Barbur Boulevard closes July 15 for repairs

Repairs to the 554-foot-long and 66-year-old bridge will take approximately six weeks, as crews remove and replace failing concrete on the bridge deck

Updated Traffic Advisory


News Release: Construction begins on pilot project to expand Portland’s tree canopy

Portland bureaus are using an innovative planting strategy to plant trees where they previously could not, bringing the benefits of trees to more Portlanders

Press release


PBOT Safe Routes to School July Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


Street Plazas July Newsletter: Fresh New Street Murals and 2024 Survey!

This July, our plazas come to life with an array of community led events and activities, from live music and outdoor markets to art installations, street paintings, and dance parties, making them destinations to experience the richness of Portland street life.

News article


Construction and Maintenance

Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin in early March 2025 and will be completed by mid-February 2026.
Construction in phases Spring 2018 to Summer 2024

Upcoming Events

2024 Montavilla Street Fair

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will attend the Montavilla Street Fair to share information about the Building a Better 82nd Program.

10:00 am 6:00 pm
Community Event
This image shows an aerial photo of pop-up tents, community booths, and people walking at the Montavilla Street Fair.

2024 Jade International Night Market

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will table at the Jade International Night Market to share information about the Building a Better 82nd Program.

Community Event
PBOT representative tabling at the Jade Night Market on August 19th, 2023

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