Former Portland streetcar a survivor of pre-World War II transportation era
Hundreds of Terre Haute, Indiana, residents once sat in those leatherette seats, as passengers on Indiana Railroad's Car No. 205.
PBOT begins painting red bus lanes
PBOT crews began to paint red bus lanes on Wednesday in an effort to speed buses through traffic and reduce collisions.
Driving toward building modernization
A Southeast Portland auto dealership that touts itself as the oldest in Oregon is bringing its facility up to speed.
Long-delayed streetcars expected to be finished soon
United Streetcar, a subsidiary of Oregon Iron Works, was hired to construct five new streetcars for Portland Streetcar by July. Those vehicles will finally be delivered within the next two weeks. The first one is scheduled to begin operating on Dec. 16, with the others to follow in three-week intervals.
Streetcar power goes out in bad connection to eastside loop
Streetcar commuters were greeted to the platforms this morning with a message that read "POWER OUTAGE SYSTEM WIDE. NO SERVICE UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED."
Portland throws a party for the Streetcar
The Portland Streetcar's turned 10 years old, but who's counting? Apparently, the city is.
Portland Streetcar turns 10, throws a tantrum
Get your party hats out, the Portland Streetcar turns 10 today! Make plans to attend its party Aug. 12 at Jamison Square in the Pearl. Unfortunately, like many 10 year olds, the streetcar is creating some headaches.
Eastside streetcar loop will be delayed, number of cars reduced
Portland City Council today approved a handful of changes to the Eastside Streetcar Loop project. The changes to contracts and intergovernmental agreements reflect complications in the project that will delay its completion and reduce streetcars on the 3.3-mile from six to five.
Streetcar work wraps up on Broadway Bridge
Only a few spans worth of work remain on the Broadway Bridge portion of the Portland Streetcar Loop project. When the project is finished, the existing Portland Streetcar system will be extended by 3.3 miles.
Your personal sandbox on the Portland Streetcar
I was riding home on the Portland Streetcar last night when the operator said on the intercom: “Attention passengers, if you look under your seats, some of you will find […]
Your personal sandbox on the Portland Streetcar
I was riding home on the Portland Streetcar last night when the operator said on the intercom: “Attention passengers, if you look under your seats, some of you will find […]
Pearl streets reopen with changed traffic patterns
Tracks are finished and streets reopened in the Pearl District today after almost two months of construction that shut down several areas for the Portland Streetcar Loop Project.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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