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Bike-spending tracking system ‘flawed,’ PBOT officials say
The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently changed how it tracks spending for bike-related transportation projects so that it can inform the public in "a more thoughtful and articulate way," said PBOT Director Tom Miller.
PBOT to remove century-old West Burnside trolley tracks during maintenance project
Crews from the Portland Bureau of Transportation will begin work later this month to remove old trolley tracks and repair parts of West Burnside Street between Northwest Uptown Terrace and Northwest MacLeay Boulevard.
PBOT announces pending budget cuts
The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced it will need to cut $16 million from its budget next year and will be reviewing cut packages with its citizen advisory committee in the coming months.
Portland transit mall project wins national ASLA award
Portland鈥檚 ZGF-designed Mall Revitalization Project was awarded an Award of Excellence in General Design from the American Society of Landscape Architects this week.
Developers cry foul at fee for new light-rail line, other projects
The Portland City Council on Wednesday heard the first reading on a new fee that will be assessed to any new construction or expansion project located near the new Portland to Milwaukie light-rail line. Despite concerns from property and business owners who say the fee will stop any new development dead in its tracks, the city has decided it will hold a final vote on the fee next week.
Steel Bridge deck reopens after shutdown
The lower deck of the Steel Bridge has reopened to bike and pedestrian traffic after a brief shutdown Wednesday caused by a faulty bolt that needed adjusting
Oregon agency reveals hidden landslide dangers
A new survey by the Oregon geology department revealed many potential landslide sites the city of Portland had not previously identified.
PBOT moves forward with new SmartPark garage contractor
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has moved a step closer to picking a new company to run parking garages in the SmartPark system.
Eastside street plan deals with growing district
Projects in the Central Eastside Industrial District will inject more than $2 billion in infrastructure, attracting more people and bringing pedestrian traffic and freight activity to a head.
City applies for $44.5M in transportation aid
Staffers at the cash-strapped Portland Bureau of Transportation are keeping their fingers crossed that the agency receives $44.5 million in federal grants, which would be used on transportation projects connecting the city鈥檚 downtown higher education facilities.
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- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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