Press releases, news alerts and advisories from agencies around the region. We post them here so you don’t have to navigate clunky government websites. If you have news to share, send your press releases to us via our contact page.
From ODOT: Dear Safe Routes to School advocates, Are you passionate about the ability to walk and roll safely in Oregon – and helping our children do the same? The Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee has identified expertise and experience that is missing in the current committee and is looking to add 3-4 new … Read more
From Multnomah County On Monday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the northbound lanes of Southwest Naito Parkway between Southwest Morrison Street and Southwest Yamhill Street will temporarily close. A contractor working on the Morrison Bridge will need to put equipment in this section of the road while crews remove graffiti on the … Read more
From Clackamas County Clackamas County residents invited to apply to serve on county walking/biking advisory task force Clackamas County will update its master plans for walking and bicycling facilities in unincorporated areas of the county over the next 18 months. Fourteen community volunteers are being sought to serve on an advisory committee with technical experts … Read more
From the Oregon Department of Transportation: Exciting news! On July 14, the Oregon Transportation Commission approved $4 million in state Transportation Operating Funds for the Community Paths Program 2022 solicitation. There is also $3 million in federal Safe Routes to School funding for community paths projects that address a transportation need of local students. That’s $7 million … Read more
From Portland Bureau of Transportation: (July 7, 2022) The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Transportation Wallet has been helping Portlanders choose more sustainable travel options since 2017, by lessening demand for car usage and vehicle storage while encouraging users to bike, walk, roll, or take transit. At a time with high inflation and gas prices, … Read more
via Steel Bridge Skatepark: The Steel Bridge Skatepark is considered the “Crown Jewel” of 2005 city council approved City of Portland Skatepark Master Plan, but has never seen any action from the City of Portland and just languished on a dusty shelf of plans. TODAY, Tuesday, July 12th, Portland Skaters and Skatepark Supporters will take … Read more
From Portland Water Bureau: The traveling public is advised to plan ahead and choose an alternate route around construction taking place on SE 19th Avenue and SE Lambert Street in Sellwood this summer and fall. Sections of Southeast 19th Avenue will be closed starting June 20th as a contractor working for the Water Bureau replaces … Read more
From TriMet: TriMet is adjusting service on 10 bus lines this fall as we temporarily reduce service levels based on our available workforce. This comes amid the largest operator shortage in agency history. While most of the affected lines currently see low ridership, TriMet took a balanced and careful approach with an eye on preserving … Read more
From Multnomah County: The Hawthorne Bridge and the Morrison Bridge will close to motorized vehicles Monday, July 4 for the Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show. Both bridges will close to cars and trucks from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Drivers will need to use alternative routes. The bridges will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians. … Read more
From Portland Bureau of Transportation: Beginning at 6 p.m. today, NW Cornell Road will fully reopen to the traveling public as essential repairs to the NW Cornell Tunnels are now substantially complete. NW Cornell Road has been closed since Aug. 23 between NW 30th and 53rd avenues for essential repairs to the Cornell Tunnels to prevent structural … Read more
From Portland Bureau of Transportation: Since 2018, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has been developing a comprehensive plan for how to improve safety, access, and transit along 122nd Avenue between NE Marine Drive and SE Foster Road. A draft plan is now available for review. You can find the plan draft on the project … Read more
From City of Portland Parks & Recreation: Temporary, partial of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Eastbank Esplanade begins Sunday, June 12, 2022, due to rising river levels End date TBD depending on river conditions (Portland, OR) – A portion of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade will be temporarily closed for safety starting Sunday, June 12, 2022. … Read more
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