Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

06/12/2026

Traffic Advisory: Lane reductions on SE Thorburn Street between SE 73rd and 74th avenues for sidewalk installation through June 30

Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/6/12/traffic-advisory-lane-reductions-se-thorburn-street-between-se-73rd

Contractors working for PBOT have closed one lane of vehicle traffic on SE Thorburn Street between SE 73rd and 74th avenues and are expected to keep it closed periodically through June 30 for construction. The closure of one travel lane is needed to build sidewalk on the north side of SE Thorburn Street that will connect to existing sidewalk near SE 73rd Avenue.

The project design includes the approximately 355 feet of 7-foot wide sidewalk, and some sections with 5-foot wide sidewalk to preserve existing street trees, as well as three new curb ramps at the intersection of SE 74th Avenue.

Expect delays, travel cautiously, observe all closures and directions by flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible. Local access to residences and businesses will remain available.

This work is weather-dependent, and the schedule may change.

This project is funded by House Bill 2017 with a budget of $371,000.

The project design includes the approximately 355 feet of 7-foot wide sidewalk, and some sections with 5-foot wide sidewalk to preserve existing street trees, as well as three new curb ramps at the intersection of SE 74th Avenue.

06/09/2026

PBOT has over 30 speed and intersections cameras operating across Portland’s High Crash Network, with more coming soon. Since November, PBOT and Portland Police Bureau have issued 69,000 citations from the cameras.

Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/6/9/over-30-speed-intersection-cameras-operating-across-portlands-high

The cameras are placed at locations with a history of serious and deadly crashes, and support Portland's Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries on Portland streets.

Speed remains one of the leading factors in deadly traffic crashes in Portland. According to our 2025 Deadly Traffic Crash Report, at least 41% of traffic deaths involved speeding. Slower speeds reduce severity of crashes and potential for crashes to occur. The report also found that 74% of deadly crashes occurred on Portland's High Crash Network, the small percentage of streets where the majority of the city's most serious traffic crashes occur.

In addition to speed cameras, the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division continues to focus on traffic-related matters on the High Crash Network. This includes focusing on and arresting impaired drivers, whether through the division's own traffic stops or assisting patrol officers on stopped DUII drivers. The traffic division also continues to respond to trauma injury crashes to investigate when feasible. Crash investigations often illuminate circumstances that contributed, such as human factors, roadways conditions, and visibility. This information enhances the City's Vision Zero data-driven approach to investing in locations and addressing factors that commonly contribute to serious crashes.

Speed and intersection safety cameras are an effective tool for reducing dangerous speeding in Portland. Since the first safety cameras were installed in 2016, speeding at the original camera locations dropped 59%, while top-end speeding, defined as driving more than 10 mph over the speed limit, dropped 88%.

06/09/2026

This summer keep it cute with a new FREE helmet! PBOT and Plaid Pantry have teamed up, with the help of Lime, to give out 5,000 free helmets. Y’all were so excited we ran out in just a few short days, but all 53 Plaid Pantry locations in the city of Portland have been restocked!

Snap a photo picking up or using your new helmet, and tag us!

Keep it safe this summer and beyond by wearing a helmet while you scoot or bike. Learn more: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/bike-share/helmet-giveaway

06/05/2026

The Rose Parade. The Portland Marathon. Film shoots. All kinds of events take place on Portland's streets and sidewalks. For the last 19 years, Allison Madsen has been helping them run safe and sound — with minimal disruption to the rest of the city.

As special events coordinator at Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), she negotiates with event organizers, Portland Police, Portland Fire & Rescue, TriMet and other partners to obtain the city permits that make the magic happen.

We caught up with her as she's getting ready for one of the biggest events of the year — the Portland Rose Festival.

Visit the City’s website to read more about Allison’s work and upcoming special events in Portland.

Portland.gov/Madsen

06/04/2026

Yesterday, subcontractors finished striping and adding street markings around the new mini roundabout at NE 81st Avenue and Halsey Street, the final step before opening the roundabout!

This is part of the NE Halsey Street (80th to 92nd avenues) - Safety and Access to Transit Project, which is working to make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike and roll to and from the NE 82nd Avenue MAX station. NE Halsey Street was among Portland's deadliest corridors for traffic crashes and is now part of the city's High Crash Network.

The contractor has been busy coordinating several subcontractors who have been working at different points along the project. That means some areas may look quiet while crews are focused elsewhere or while a specific subcontractor is scheduled for another day. We’re on track to complete the project later this summer!

In May, Pacific Power energized the new poles, Prairie Electric completed streetlight work, crews did prep work for paving the roundabout and then paved the north half of it, and Nu Wave Concrete formed and poured ADA ramps and traffic islands.

Here’s what’s coming:
• Striping work on NE Jonesmore Street and the NE Halsey and Jonesmore streets intersection in mid- June.
• The underground work for the new rapid‑flashing beacon is complete at NE 88th and Halsey. Next, we’ll be installing the pole and activating the signal.
• Long‑line striping on NE Halsey Street between NE Jonesmore Street and NE 92nd Avenue
• We’ll be microsurfacing to smooth the pavement on the NE Halsey Street bridge over I-84, and installing protective fencing, adding new lane striping, and separating the two-way bike lane.

The total budget for this project is $7.7 million dollars. Sources include a Metro/Federal Regional Flexible Fund grant ($2.4 million), a federal American Rescue Plan Act grant ($2.58 million), a federal earmark grant ($1 million), an additional Metro grant ($900,000), ODOT bridge funds ($412,000), PBOT General Transportation Revenue ($180,000), Fixing Our Streets ($250,000).

Learn more and sign up for project updates at https://www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/ne-halsey-street-80th-92nd-avenues-safety-and-access

06/03/2026

Speaking of SW Dosch Road...

Traffic Alert: SW Dosch Road CLOSED between SW Newby Terrace & SW Hamilton Street due to an active sinkhole about 15' wide x 12' long x 12' deep. The sinkhole was discovered by PBOT crews while they were working on repaving the street. Travelers need to detour via SW Redondo Avenue for their safety.

06/03/2026

Crews began work on SW Dosch Road yesterday, repairing and resurfacing an estimated 3 lane miles between between SW Patton Road and SW Doschdale Drive thanks to Fixing Our Streets. SW Dosch connects neighborhoods across Southwest Portland and areas of the southwestern part of the region.
 
The paving crews expect to work from about 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. The work is expected to be completed by Tuesday, June 23.
 
Expect delays, travel cautiously, observe all closures and directions by flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible. Local access to residences and businesses will remain available. 

Check trimet.org for impacts to public transit service.
This work is weather-dependent, and the schedule may change.

When crews wrap up on SW Dosch, they’ll be moving to N Killingsworth Street between Borthwick and Williams avenues and then to NE Sacramento Street between 132nd and 148th avenues. Check our basic road maintenance schedule at the link in our bio to see where else we’re working this summer.

06/02/2026

Shh... our little secret: very few crowds on the Tram after 7 pm. Which is also a great time to catch the golden hour light on the city, sunset on the mountains, and maybe grab a bite and a drink in South Waterfront.
Your date night is set!






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Zaiqa Indian Cuisine - South Waterfront
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06/02/2026

Are you new to town, or new to cycling in Portland? Want to explore some of the best low-stress bike routes in Mill Park, Hazelwood and Centennial? Then join our New to Portland ride on Thursday, June 11!

We will gather at the East Portland Community Center (740 SE 106th Ave) at 5:30 p.m. and the ride will start at 6:00 p.m. The ride will end in the same spot. This is a moderate-pace, no drop ride, and will be approximately 8 miles. Free and open to everyone!

For more information and to view the route map, visit: portland.gov/2025-ntp-east

06/01/2026

Safety upgrades are coming to SE Stark and Washington streets, 92nd - 108th avenues!

Drop in this Wednesday, June 3 at the East Portland Community Center (740 SE 106th St.) from 1 - 5 p.m. to see designs created from community feedback gathered last fall and winter.
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/events/2026/6/3/stark-washington-122nd-avenue-open-house

The design phase will continue through 2026, with construction planned 2028.

Check out the draft designs now and sign up for project updates at Portland.gov/StarkWashington

Safety upgrades on SE Stark and Washington (92nd to 108th) by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Safer lane configuration, parking, signals, crossings, and more. Project elements, map, timeline, and online open house. Subscribe to email list.