New sidewalk was added to the north side of SE Thorburn Street between 73rd and 74th avenues, filling a sidewalk gap that was identified as a high priority in Portland’s Citywide Pedestrian Plan and creating a safer and more accessible route for people walking.

🥵Tips to protect yourself when it’s hot and smoky. 🧊 Get cool first 🏠 Stay indoors ✅ Cool, clean air is the goal 🩺 If you have a medical condition or are in a vulnerable population, talk to your doctor to make a plan Getting too hot is more dangerous than smoke exposure for most people at risk.

❄️Have AC?: Keep windows closed, set AC to recirculate indoor air, run air cleaners. 🏠 No AC: Plan NOW to visit a cool space for a few hours today; open windows at night. 📍Cooling spaces: Multco.us/hot 💨On air quality: Multco.us/smoke

Help for When It's Hot

Information about cool spaces, cooling centers and other resources during the hot weather.

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ALERT: 6:40pm update: All lanes of S Harbor Drive REOPENED! PBOT street sweeping crews cleared NB lanes by 6pm, allowing access from I-5, and SB lanes are now open allowing access to SB I-5. Thanks to work with partners @PortlandPolice @PDXFire #pdxtraffic

Portland Bureau of Transportation@pbotinfo.bsky.social · 2d ago

ALERT: 4pm update. PBOT crews on scene to clear grain spill on S Harbor Drive near S Naito Parkway. Semi truck needs to be towed. Could be 2 hours or more before reopening roads. Use alt routes. #pdxtraffic @pdxfire.bsky.social @portlandpolice.bsky.social

ALERT: 4pm update. PBOT crews on scene to clear grain spill on S Harbor Drive near S Naito Parkway. Semi truck needs to be towed. Could be 2 hours or more before reopening roads. Use alt routes. #pdxtraffic @pdxfire.bsky.social @portlandpolice.bsky.social

Here we go, SE Portland! The repaving of SE Division east of SE César E Chávez will be in full effect this weekend. The work requires a full closure of SE Division, 24 hours a day, Saturday Aug. 1 through Monday, Aug. 3, from SE César E Chávez Blvd to 41st Ave.

We can’t wait to see you! Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente, is bringing the joy to North Portland this Sunday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For everything you need, including the map and schedule, visit the North Portland event webpage: www.portland.gov/sunday-parkw...

North Portland Sunday Parkways - August 2, 2026

Join the celebration of open streets during North Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente on August 2. On this page, you’ll find information about the event route, what to expect at th...

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PBOT’s Vegetation Maintenance crews cleared 170 cubic yards of debris (over 20 truckloads of brush!) on SW Broadway Drive last weekend. Under the overgrown brush, crews found signs and a hydrant, mitigating fire risk for the community who lives and travels along this very busy roadway.

The North Willamette Boulevard Active Transportation Corridor project is nearing the finish line! Take a ride with us to experience the new improvements.

Heads up Portland, southbound travel lanes on North Interstate Avenue will be closed between North Tillamook and Russell streets on Friday, July 31 for structural repairs for damage caused by winter rainstorms. Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

It's not too late to take @pbotinfo.bsky.social's survey and weigh in on the Green Loop Concept Plan out now. But it will be too late next week, the online survey closes July 27th. This is a great opportunity to smash the "more trees!" button multiple times 🌱 www.portland.gov/transportati...

Section 4: Share Your Input!

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Crews have been making great progress on SW Alder Street, in front of the future James Beard Public Market! The SW Alder Street Rose Lane Project Phase 2 is building permanent curb extensions and improved bus shelters on SW Alder Street at 10th and 6th avenues. www.portland.gov/transportati...

Traffic Advisory: Both lanes of SW Alder Street will reopen next month as bus stop improvements approach completion

Construction on SW Alder Street is making steady progress as crews upgrade two key transit stops in downtown Portland.

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PBOT has made major progress on the N Willamette Blvd project. Here’s the new bikeway going south into the N Rosa Parks turn.

Out here counting cyclists for @pbotinfo.bsky.social , but more importantly counting friends I haven't seen in ages (current count of 2)

Depave kicks off our PEOPLE OVER PAVEMENT Summer Series today with Depave Department of Public Works' volunteer-driven plaza installation down at SE 7th & Sandy. Sign up for a volunteer shift with opportunities over the next two weeks ⬇️ www.depave.org/futuregreenp...

Future Green Plaza 2026 — Depave

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Paving season continues as PBOT crews begin repaving 2.5 lane miles on NE Sacramento Street from NE 132nd to 148th avenues on Monday, July 27, thanks to Fixing Our Streets. Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

Traffic Advisory: Beginning July 28 through Sept 10, a PBOT contractor will be repaving and repairing a half-mile stretch of SE Division Street between Cesar Chavez Blvd and 50th Ave. Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

Work is resuming on NW/SW Broadway, starting tomorrow, July 23 through early September. Crews will be installing concrete traffic separators along the northbound bike lane and installing planters in the southbound bike lane buffer from NW Glisan to SW Oak streets and SW Yamhill to Clay streets.

PBOT crews cut back and cleared overgrown vegetation along the protected bike lane on SW Hillsdale Beaverton Highway before having a street sweeper come through to sweep up any thing left over. This work is funded by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)!

TriMet will not turn away anyone who is traveling to and from a cooling center who is unable to pay fare between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 22). Please tell your bus operator that you're heading to or from a cooling center.

☀️ Highs near 100° today in Multnomah County! 🧊 Bud Clark Commons cooling center open 12–9 PM (water, snacks, pets welcome) 📚 Libraries open till 8 PM 🚌 TriMet rides to/from cooling centers (10am–11pm) Need help finding a spot or ride? Dial 2-1-1 (8am–11pm).

Today's the day! Jump on the bike bus with us! Today's going to be another scorcher, so get a bike ride in early before the heat sets in. The air quality is forecast to decrease during the day, so keep that in mind and exercise caution. www.portland.gov/transportati...

July 22 City Bike Bus

Commute to downtown with the City Bike Bus every fourth Wednesday of the month April through September! This event is organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

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Portland Bureau of Transportation@pbotinfo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Jump on the City Bike Bus wave next Wednesday, July 22! City of Portland staff invite you to commute downtown with them on City Bike Bus every fourth Wednesday of the month through September! Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

📣 NWS forecasts temps in the upper 90s today! 🧊 Cooling Center Open today (12PM–9 PM): Bud Clark Commons, 650 NW Irving St. Pets welcome, food and water avail. 🚌 TriMet won't turn away anyone heading to a center, just tell the operator. Interactive map on cool spaces & heat tips: multco.us/hot

TriMet will not turn away anyone who is traveling to and from a cooling center who is unable to pay fare between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. today (Tuesday, July 21). Please tell your bus operator that you’re heading to or from a cooling center.

Due to excessive heat and Multnomah County's State of Emergency, we will not turn away any riders Tuesday who are seeking a cooling shelter for lack of valid fare. The emergency declaration is expected to last until at least 10pm.

Are you feeling down now that the record-setting e-bike ride is over? We've got you! Join us tomorrow for the City Bike Bus! Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

July 22 City Bike Bus

Commute to downtown with the City Bike Bus every fourth Wednesday of the month April through September! This event is organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

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Portland Bureau of Transportation@pbotinfo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Jump on the City Bike Bus wave next Wednesday, July 22! City of Portland staff invite you to commute downtown with them on City Bike Bus every fourth Wednesday of the month through September! Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

☀️ Summers in the Pacific Northwest are growing hotter—make a plan to stay cool in the heat today and all summer long. From community centers and pools to splash pads and our libraries, there are dozens of places to get cool: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

Are you ready to get up early & ride the 𝗣𝗗𝗫 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀 Wednesday morning July 22? More details here: www.portland.gov/transportati... Thanks @pbotinfo.bsky.social! ❤️🚲🎉

Light work 😁💯

Portland Bureau of Transportation@pbotinfo.bsky.social · 2w ago

Congratulations Portland, we did. We just secured the title for Largest Electric Bicycle Ride and Party. With an official count 1060 people on e-bikes (plus more on pedal bikes or riding on an e-bike) we broke Seattle’s record of 405 e-bikes and made Portland history together.

It’s a fine achievement to win the World Cup but it is *nothing* compared to setting the world record for the Largest Electric Bicycle Ride and Party

Portland Bureau of Transportation@pbotinfo.bsky.social · 2w ago

Congratulations Portland, we did. We just secured the title for Largest Electric Bicycle Ride and Party. With an official count 1060 people on e-bikes (plus more on pedal bikes or riding on an e-bike) we broke Seattle’s record of 405 e-bikes and made Portland history together.