ODOT seeks two new members of state bike/ped advisory committee
(Official announcement here)
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PBOT Begins Work on 82nd Avenue Critical Fixes
From Portland Bureau of Transportation: Critical Fixes projects brings urgent safety improvements and maintenance repairs to 82nd Avenue. (Jan. 30, 2023) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) began its multi-year effort to bring urgent safety and maintenance repairs to 82nd Avenue with the installation of new speed reader boards and traffic signal controllers on the 7-mile corridor. These initial investments come just six months after the ownership of the … Read more
Powell Blvd upgrades well under way (ODOT)
via Oregon Department of Transportation: New school speed zone signs are among upgrades near Cleveland High School Contact: Don Hamilton, 503-704-7452 Working toward a safer Southeast Powell Boulevard, ODOT this week completed installation of new school speed zone signs lowering the speed limit to 20 mph next to Cleveland High School. The new signs are part … Read more
Oregon Transpo Commission agenda for Nov. 17 meeting
Via Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) For more information, contact Kevin Beckstrom 503-986-3430 or Sabrina Foward 503-986-3450 SALEM — The Oregon Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Hillsboro Public Service Building, 1555 N. 1st Avenue, Hillsboro. Items on the agenda include: Great Streets Program Update: An informational update on engagement and program development for the Great … Read more
TriMet Code amendments would toughen long-term exclusions, increase penalties for prohibited behavior
Ordinance 369 makes eligible for long-term exclusions, up to a lifetime ban, those committing the most serious misdemeanors and further addresses chronic banned behavior
Two volunteers needed for State Scenic Bikeway Committee
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and Cycle Oregon are seeking to establish a list of candidates to serve on the State Scenic Bikeway Committee for two at-large positions.
Volunteer needed for Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee
Looking for someone to represent Tribal governments, or the interests of an historically underrepresented community.
NW Pettygrove greenway to change 11th and 12th avenues into one-way streets for drivers
From Portland Bureau of Transportation. See original statement here. (October 21, 2022) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to change NW Pettygrove Street between NW 11th and 12th avenues into one-way westbound for vehicle travel as part of the NW Pettygrove Neighborhood Greenway project on Sunday, October 23. This traffic pattern change will prevent eastbound vehicle travel … Read more
PBOT begins construction next week on East Burnside Rose Lane
The Central City in Motion project will improve speed and reliability for bus riders on East Burnside on TriMet bus lines 12, 19, and 20.
Update on NW Pettygrove Neighborhood Greenway Project
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to install a traffic diverter at NW 9th Ave and NW Overton Street as part of the NW Pettygrove Neighborhood Greenway project on Saturday, September 17. This traffic pattern change will prevent westbound vehicle turns onto NW Overton St from NW 9th Ave. Bike sharrows and an eastbound bike lane will also … Read more
PBOT Bicycle Advisory Committee September meeting agenda
Announcements (6:00-6:15) Vision Zero Update Committee member hot topics Requested Letters (6:15-6:45) The BAC will consider three letters. The first two are being requested by PBOT staff. The third is being generated internally by the committee: Burgard Bridge Replacement Grant. Support requested for a federal grant to pay for full reconstruction of the Burgard Bridge near Terminal … Read more
PBOT seeks budget committee members
From Portland Bureau of Transportation: (August. 24, 2022) Help shape the Portland Bureau of Transportation Budget choices! The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is currently accepting applications for its Bureau and Budget Advisory Committee (BBAC). The committee advises PBOT Director Chris Warner on the direction of the budget and bureau priorities. The BBAC application deadline has been … Read more
Comment of the Week: A 45-year bike commuter weighs in