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Save the date: Firewise Training on April 30th @ 2pm
Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. While these fires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The Firewise USA® program is here to…
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Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be holding the Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Register on Zoom Meeting agenda A PDF version of the agenda can…
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CEI Hub PRESS CONFERENCE – please join us! Tues. March 31 @ 11am
Please join us next week – Tues., March 31 @ 11am — for the public release of a letter calling on City leaders to adopt policies that will reduce the danger from hundreds of millions of gallons of flammable, combustible, and toxic fuels at the CEI Hub. Letter to City Council and the Mayor. Press Conference Announcement: March…
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BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates – March 2026
A monthly newsletter of BPS’s active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. Please see the monthly update for more details, including links to project websites with contact information.Want to know more? Subscribe to BPS E-news or other project and program updates. Read the March 2026 newsletter March 2026 highlights Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) unanimously…
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Transportation Seminar: HUD Thriving Communities Technical Assistance: Incorporating Housing into Transportation Planning
HUD Thriving Communities Technical Assistance: Incorporating Housing into Transportation PlanningWhen: Thursday, March 12, 10:00 – 11:30 AMWhere: Online via ZoomSpeakers: Kyle Smith and Sumi Malik, ICF; Jeri Mintzer, Smart Growth America This 90‑minute interactive webinar, offered through the HUD Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program and developed in partnership with TREC, is designed to help practitioners better align housing…
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Save the date: Press Conference to announce delivery of CEI Hub letter – March 30th @ 11am
THANK YOU to the many neighborhood associations, community, and faith-based groups that have signed our joint letter calling on city leaders to take actions to reduce the risks of a catastrophic disaster at the Critical Energy Infrastructure [CEI] Hub. Letter to City Council and the Mayor Please Join Us — Press Conference to announce…
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SE César E Chávez Boulevard Safety Project(Lafayette Court to Schiller Street)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking community feedback on traffic safety improvements for SE César E Chávez Boulevard between Lafayette Court and Schiller Street.This area has had a painful history of traffic crashes. PBOT is focused on safety and preventing more crashes. Recommendations include:• Upgrade traffic signals to add left-turn signals for people…
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Portland State University Community Transportation Academy – Applications Open
Portland State University (PSU) would like to share information about its upcoming Community Transportation Academy (CTA), a free educational opportunity open to community members. The CTA introduces the fundamentals of transportation planning and provides practical guidance on how community members can engage meaningfully in transportation decision-making. The Community Transportation Academy continues the legacy of the…
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Local Transportation Funding – Join the conversation
Portland City Council is considering new ways to fund the maintenance and operation of Portland’s streets, sidewalks, bridges, signs, lights, and other infrastructure. Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities. Background Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of…
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Fixing Our Streets Small Safety Projects: Comments Due February 1
Fixing Our Streets (FOS) is a transportation safety and maintenance program funded by a 10-cent per gallon local gas tax. When the voters renewed the gas tax in May 2024, $10 million out of the estimated $70.5 million in revenues was allocated to small-scale safety projects across the city. Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) staff…
