Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

09/10/2026

We’re counting down to Halloween and with it less than two months away, now is the time apply for a free PBOT Block Party permit to make sure there’s plenty of room for your festivities.

A Block Party permit allows you to close the street to vehicle traffic, transforming it into a place for kids to trick-or-treat, neighbors to gather, and everyone to enjoy Halloween festivities together.

Be sure to apply for your permit at least 15 days in advance: nothing is spookier than a last-minute scramble!

Get all the details at the link in our bio!

09/10/2026

Celebrate the final Sunday Parkways of the year, presented by Kaiser Permanente

Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/10/news-release-downtown-sunday-parkways-returns-sept-13-new-public

Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) in Downtown Portland this Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 2.3 miles of car-free streets filled with live entertainment, free activities, vendor marketplaces, local business activations, and some of Downtown’s most exciting public spaces.

Walk, bike, roll, shop, and explore along the event route showcasing The Cart Blocks, Darcelle XV Plaza, Director Park, Main Street Plaza, Cultural District Plaza, PSU Park Blocks, Lovejoy Fountain Park, Pettygrove Park, and Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Make a weekend out of it with Portland Staycation! Portland Staycation runs Sept. 11–13 with special hotel offers, dining, entertainment, and other ways to play tourist in your own city.

Skip the parking and I-5 traffic! Join one of seven guided Sunday Parkways Bike Bus routes traveling to and from the event. Look for the Frog, Snail, Slug, Sloth, Manatee, Chameleon, and Turtle routes! Look at slide 3 for the routes!

Planning to drive? Streets along the route will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People traveling to homes and businesses along the route will still be able to access their destinations with assistance from event volunteers and traffic flaggers. If possible, please plan ahead and avoid driving in the area during the event.

Parking reminder: Parking along the event route is prohibited beginning at 6 a.m. this Sunday. Vehicles parked in signed no-parking areas will receive an $85 citation, plus towing and storage fees.

Riding TriMet? Seven bus lines will be detoured during the event. Check TriMet for the latest route and travel information.

Find the route map, activity schedule, Bike Bus details, and everything you need to plan your day at https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/downtown-event-2026.

09/10/2026

The countdown to the I-5 southbound closure has begun. Starting this Friday, Sept. 11 and for an estimated five weeks, ODOT will close all southbound lanes of I-5 , all hours all days, just south of the Moda Center.

Our crews have been patching potholes on Neighborhood Greenways in N and NE Portland that serve Portlanders every day. Riders on the August City Bike Bus felt the benefits of this fresh pavement as they rode on the NE Rodney Neighborhood Greenway (third slide). Our crews have also been refreshing striping, and cleaning bike routes ahead of the closure. All non-emergency work will be paused until the closure is lifted.

The I-5 closure is the perfect time to consider shifting your trip to modes you haven't used in a while, like transit, carpooling, or biking.

Energize your day and join the Special Edition: I-5 Closure N & NE City Bike Bus for a beginner friendly community ride to downtown. This special weekly edition of City Bike Bus during the I-5 closure will operate exclusively on the N University Park (starting at Portsmouth Park at 7:25 a.m.) and NE Cully (starting at Khunamokwst Park at 7:35 a.m.) City Bike Bus routes. Join Wednesdays Sept. 16 - Oct. 14

We're introducing a few special incentives for the Special Edition Bike Bus:
- Live route tracking: See the real-time location of your bike bus, so you can better know when it's time to get rolling. (Details at Portland.gov/BikeBus)
- Farmers Market bucks: As an extra thank you for switching your trip during the I-5 closure, City Bike Bus riders are eligible to receive $5 of market currency at that day’s Shemanski Park Farmers Market, open 10am-2pm. Tokens available for the first 500 riders, while supplies last.

09/08/2026

See your city in an... UPLIFTING way! Whether you're biking with a furry friend or riding solo, exploring the city by bike is guaranteed to be an uplifting experience! Portland has more than 400 miles of bike infrastructure, including 100 miles of Neighborhood Greenways, making it easy to get most places easily and safely by bike.

Looking for an off-leash dog park to take your pup after a bike ride? Many Off-leash areas are adjacent to Portland's network of neighborhood greenways. Find your nearest dog park at portland.gov/parks/find-dog-off-leash-area

We have resources to get started riding a bike including: a series of suggested rides with detailed maps, slow-paced community bike rides, and information about bike maintenance. Visit portland.gov/bike to find more resources.

With the upcoming I-5 southbound closure, now is a great time to shift your trip. Starting this Friday and for an estimated five weeks, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close all southbound lanes of I-5, 24/7, near the Rose Quarter. Instead of sitting in traffic, hop on a bike and see your city in a new way.

Made possible with support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.

09/02/2026

Paving work begins tomorrow, Sept. 3 on NE 122nd Avenue as PBOT continues investments in maintenance and safety along the corridor

Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/2/traffic-advisory-paving-work-begins-ne-122nd-avenue-pbot-continues

Crews will begin by grinding away the top layer of damaged pavement, which is work that can be done in rainy weather. As weather improves, crews will shift back to complete paving work on NE Glisan Street between 82nd and 92nd avenues, which requires dry weather to be completed, before resuming work on NE 122nd Avenue.

Crews will work from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on NE 122nd Avenue between NE Glisan and Holladay streets. Additional paving work on 122nd Avenue is planned for Holladay to Halsey streets and Halsey to Broadway. These segments will be scheduled after the initial segment is completed.

Transit riders should check trimet.org for impacts.

During construction one travel lane will be open in each direction. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians. People biking are asked to detour to sidewalks during construction. Local access to residences and businesses will remain available.

Expect delays, travel cautiously, observe all closures and directions by flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible.

The work is funded by Portland's voter-approved 10-cent gas tax for fixing our streets and making them safer for all.

Learn more about PBOT's road maintenance work and see the schedule of planned projects at portland.gov/pavement

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin repaving NE 122nd Avenue from NE Glisan Street to NE Holladay starting tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 3 and continuing through Sept. 22.

09/02/2026

The 2026 Bike to Books winners have been chosen! Swipe to see the incredible winning designs and learn what inspired them. Next spring, you'll find them on a bike lane near the artist's local library branch!

Introducing: “Earthy Day” by Hilde Harkness, “The Coral Ride and the Knight with the Shining Sword” by Lilly Essley, “The Rainy Day Trip” by Quinn Rosenhall, and “A Wild Adventure” by Danielle Thomas!

Each year, Multnomah County Library and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) celebrate National Bike Month in May by inviting Multnomah County residents to submit their own masterpieces. Grand prize winners get their designs installed on bike lanes and neighborhood greenways by PBOT's Street Signs and Markings crew.

Multnomah County librarians have also curated a special book list for each winning design. You can find them listed on our linktree: https://tr.ee/Q10EAmdM1d. 🎨🚲📚 The rainy weather this week makes it the perfect time to cozy up with one of the books from these lists!

Check out the Bike to Books website to get a closer look at the winning designs, as well as the second- and third-place winners: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/bike-books-contest/2026-winners

Thanks to everyone who participated in Bike Month and Bike to Books 2026! Read the full news release announcement: www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/2/news-release-pbot-and-multnomah-county-library-announce-2026-bike

09/01/2026

For the first time in a while, we've got rain on the way! The first rain can bring oil and grease to the surface, so roads can be extra slippery. However you're traveling, slow down.

Driving? Turn your lights on, make sure windshield wipers are working properly, and drive, turn, and brake slowly.

Biking? Stay dry and warm with fenders, waterproof layers, gloves, and caps, use front and rear bicycle lights, watch for wet leaves and puddles, and brake slowly and often.

Pedestrians, dress warm and in layers, wear shoes with added traction, cross at a crosswalk or corner, and wear contrasting colors and reflective materials when it's dark outside.

Help us prevent local flooding by clearing storm drain near you. Portland’s storm drains, also known as catch basins, help with stormwater runoff and prevent flooding. When drains get clogged with fallen leaves and other debris, it leads to dangerous ponding along city streets and intersections. crews work hard to keep more than 58,000 storm drains clear but with so many, we can’t get to them all. Thank you to all Portlanders who have "adopted" storm drains in their neighborhoods and help us keep them free and clear.

Find more tips at portland.gov/weather

💨 As the next weather system arrives on Wednesday, we'll see increasing winds from the south, strongest along the coast & marine waters. Mariners should prepare for gale-force wind gusts.

Make sure to secure outdoor items & remove other debris that could be blown by the wind.