Portland OKs bonds up to $80 million for ADA upgrades
The city will issue bonds to pay for ADA-compliant curb, ramp and street improvements required under a federal settlement agreement.
Crews digging into I-205 infrastructure upgrades
‘Oscar the Oscillator’ is helping a project team construct seismic improvements for the Abernethy Bridge.
Oregon communities receive state grant money
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development has issued $810,000 to support 15 communities as they work to implement the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities program.
Bidding authorized for work to upgrade dangerous corridor
Portland City Council on Wednesday approved an emergency ordinance to authorize solicitation of bids for a project to improve safety along 82nd Avenue.
Federal money awarded to eliminate longtime barrier
A $104.6 million grant for a project in Detroit recently was hailed among those for dozens of transportation improvements.
OP-ED: New climate change rules mandate more diverse transportation options
The rules, despite applying statewide, are primarily directed at the Portland-metro area and Oregon’s other seven metropolitan areas.
Contractor tapped for I-205 project’s first phase
ODOT has issued a notice of intent to award a contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West to handle the first phase of the I-205 Improvements Project.
Crews en route to final destination: completion
The $215 million Concourse E expansion is under construction at Portland International Airport; it’s expected to open in June.
Public invited to weigh in on transportation priorities
Metro is asking the public to comment on proposals to spend portions of $43 million in regional flexible transportation money.
Another try to bridge the divide
Washington apparently is ready to restart discussions with Oregon about a potential Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Better industrial access ahead for thoroughfare
The city of Gresham is planning for a series of improvements along Sandy Boulevard to increase safety and access for all users.
91ÊÓÆµ holds third Builder Breakfast event
The 91ÊÓÆµ’s Builder Breakfast event this week featured speakers from state and local transportation agencies discussing upcoming projects being paid for with money from last year’s $5.3 billion state transportation […]
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