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Official account for the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Report road hazards 24/7 to 503-823-1700. Learn more at www.portland.gov/transportation

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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 2h
A PBOT contractor is currently installing speed cushions on NE Knott Street from 21st to NE 33rd avenue thanks to Fixing Our Streets, the voter-approved 10-cent gas tax for fixing our streets and making them safer for all.
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BIKES MEAN BUSINESS Thurs 10/1 Meet 4:15 Terry Schrunk Plaza SW 3rd & Madison Ride 4:30 to NE B'way Show 🚲❤️ Say thanks to local biz Maybe have dinner? Ride sponsors @pbotinfo.bsky.social @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social @mayorkwilson.bsky.social ProsperPDX & Bike Board www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...
Historic postcard shows birds-eye view of the Business District of Salmon/Broadway in Portland
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 9h
See you on the Special Edition Bike Bus this morning!
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Kick off Ride Through the Seasons with us this Saturday, Oct. 3 for our N & NE Bike Shops Ride. The ride is an easy-pace (8-10 mph) and no one is left behind. Free and open to everyone! Meet at the Cà Phê (2601 NE MLK Blvd.) at 10:30 a.m., we'll roll out at 11:00 a.m.
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Bike Shop Ride - Ride Through The Seasons kickoff
Come take a spin through North and Northeast Portland to see a variety of bike shops to choose from - high end to DIY, off-road to commuter. Maybe you'll find your new favorite LBS (local bike shop)!
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
PBOT in partnership with the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will start accepting applications for the 2027/2028 cohort of community-based organizations (CBOs) to assist in delivering the Transportation Wallet: Access for All program on Oct. 5. www.portland.gov/transportati...
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News Blog: Applications open soon for organizational partners interested in delivering PBOT’s Transportation Wallet: Access for All
PBOT in partnership with PCEF will start accepting applications for the 2027/2028 cohort of community-based organizations (CBOs) to assist in delivering the Transportation Wallet: Access for All progr...
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Traffic Advisory: PBOT crews repairing pavement on NE Killingsworth Street, from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to NE 57th Avenue beginning Sept. 28. Work is expected to last about one week. www.portland.gov/transportati...
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Traffic Advisory: Pavement repair on NE Killingsworth Street, from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to NE 57th Avenue will require lane closures the week of Sept. 28
During the week of Sept. 28, temporary periodic lane closures along the corridor will allow for rubberized liquid sealant to be poured into the cracks, known as crack-sealing. Travel lanes (one in eac...
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When we say "bike" you say "bus"! Bike! Bus! Bike! Bus! We were all smiles for this Wednesday's final regular City Bike Bus of the season. The rain held off for the 70 community members (and one giant crow!) who joined the morning's ride from all across Portland.
A large group of people stand and sit on the Portland Waterfront in front of the Steel Bridge.
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ride all year! Learn how. Text “BIKE” to 888-520-0526 for updates, or visit portland.gov/RideSeasons fo prizes, tips, fun rides full of useful information. Thanks @pbotinfo.bsky.social + Portland Clean Energy Fund PCEF for funding this program!
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fall is here, but don't let that stop you from riding your bicycle! Our annual Ride Through the Seasons campaign is here to encourage all Portlanders to continue biking beyond summer and into fall.
A purple and blue event flyer says Ride Through the Seasons 2026.  A drawing of someone riding a bike in the rain is overlayed on top.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Don't miss the last full City Bike Bus of the season tomorrow! www.portland.gov/transportati...
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September 23 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 · 23/09/2026
Last March, heavy rains brought by an atmospheric river caused a landslide that tore away the eastern edge of asphalt of SW Fairmount Boulevard, exposing underlying soils and conduit runs.
Debris and vegetation dislodged from the eastern edge of SW Fairmount Boulevard after heavy rains in March.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Data from the start of ODOT's southbound I-5 closure through the Rose Quarter shows some trips took twice as long as usual during peak hours prompting drivers to find new ways to deal with this temporary normal. Read today's joint press release: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORD...
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Peak hour travel times double on I-5 southbound due to closure
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
School’s back — and neighborhood greenways are helping kids and families get to class safely and on time Driving towards kids on a neighborhood greenway? Pull over so they can pass safely.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This Wednesday, Sept. 26 is your last chance to ride the City Bike Bus in 2026 . Eight bike bus routes start all over Portland and converge at Salmon Springs Fountain for treats, coffee, and you heard it - $5 farmers market vouchers to Wednesday's Shemanski Park Farmers Market!
A group of people riding bikes roll up the Waterfront Park path - the Steel Bridge is in the background.The Portland Farmers Market Shemanski Park market on a sunny day. The information booth is in the background.
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀! West Burnside Policy Walk Led by BikeLoud Operations Manager Claire Vlach w PBOT officials Thurs Sept 24 5 to 7PM Meet at Patagonia 1106 W Burnside for snacks & intro RSVP recommended! oregonwalks.org/event/west-b... thanks @pbotinfo.bsky.social
Poster for the event with the QR code to RSVP
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
See your city in a CINEMATIC way! Whether it's the smell of crisp air as the sun goes down, laughter drifting from an outdoor tango class, or riding past a long line of people waiting to enter a theater, taking a ride on a bike activates your senses and makes you see your city in a NEW way.
Two people dance in Director Park. In the foreground a person straddles a bike and holds out a rose. A pair of bike handlebars is in the immediate foreground - a hand rests on the handlebar grip.A wash of orange is overlayed on the previous photo. Text says, "Portland.gov/Bike", followed by City of Portland, PBOT, and Portland Clean Energy Fund logos.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Oregon Department of Transportation's closure of I-5 southbound began a week ago. ODOT and PBOT teams have been monitoring traffic patterns, and we have some observations to share. Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
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ODOT I-5 Southbound Closure Week One Traffic Report: Delays increasing over first week
Since the closure began last Friday, Sept. 11, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) teams have been monitoring traffic patterns. We have some initial...
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Traffic Advisory: Pavement repair on NE Sandy Boulevard, from 14th to 37th Avenues will require lane closures the week of Sept. 21 Eastbound and westbound traffic will remain open, with periodic lane closures, follow flaggers’ instructions Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
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Traffic Advisory: Pavement repair on NE Sandy Boulevard, from 14th to 37th Avenues will require lane closures the week of Sept. 21
Eastbound and westbound traffic will remain open, with periodic lane closures, follow flaggers’ instructions
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amb @amb.fyi · 18/09/2026
new protected bike lanes on willamette boulevard are decadent and luxurious, kudos @pbotinfo.bsky.social
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our crews are nearly done with constructing improvements along N Willamette Blvd. between Richmond Ave. and Rosa Parks Way. The next phase of work, installing speed cushions, will require closures of 5 half-mile sections of N Willamette from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., during the weeks of Sept. 21 & Sept. 28.
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Traffic Advisory: Speed cushions coming to N Willamette Boulevard, from Richmond Avenue to Rosa Parks Way, requiring daytime closures during the weeks of Sept. 21 and Sept. 28
The next phase of work, installing speed cushions, will require closures of five half-mile sections of N Willamette Boulevard during daytime hours, typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the weeks of Sept...
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Week one of ODOT’s I-5 Southbound closure is wrapping up and we can’t thank you enough for shifting your trips, Portland! We’re still crunching the numbers, and we are seeing variations from day-to-day, but we have not reached the peak worst-case scenarios of traffic congestion.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
N Greeley Avenue and Rosa Parks Way is getting a glow up! This summer, contractors working for PBOT have been working on a variety of updates at this intersection--most notably, replacing an aging traffic signal. The project will wrap up at the end of the month. www.portland.gov/transportati...
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N Rosa Parks Way & Greeley Avenue: Crossing & Signal
This project is replacing the traffic signal on N Rosa Parks Way at Greeley Avenue.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
N and NE neighbors chose to Shift Their Trip this morning and join the Special Edition: I-5 Closure City Bike Bus! Typically, the City Bike Bus happens every fourth Wednesday of the month, April - September. But because of ODOT's I-5 closure, we've added Special Edition rides to avoid the closure.
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Nic Cota @nictrieslife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Counting 🚲🚲🚲 3rd and Oak until 9am! Come say hey! @pbotinfo.bsky.social
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Special Edition: I-5 Closure N & NE City Bike Bus is happening tomorrow! This special weekly edition of City Bike Bus will operate exclusively on the N University Park and NE Cully City Bike Bus routes every Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Oct. 14.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Lights, camera, action! Yesterday, our signal engineers flipped the switch on the new signal at SE 82nd Avenue and Lafayette Street. The new signalized crossing will help pedestrians and people bicycling get across SE 82nd Avenue.
Two people in yellow safety vests stand in front of an open electrical cabinet, flipping the switch to turn on the new traffic signal.A bright green bike lane and bike box at the intersection of 82nd Avenue and Lafayette Street.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
See your city in a... LUSH way! Whether it's the smell of evergreen trees in Forest Park, two people chatting as they ride by, or the sound of birds chirping in the morning, taking a ride on a bike activates your senses and makes you see your city in a NEW way.
A person on a bike wears a collared shirt and stops to look up at the trees surrounding him. A pair of bike handlebars with a hand resting on them is in the foreground. A wash of green is overlayed on the previous photo. Text says, "Portland.gov/Bike", followed by City of Portland, PBOT, and Portland Clean Energy Fund logos.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
School’s back — and neighborhood greenways are helping kids and families get to class safely and on time Driving across a neighborhood greenway? Wait for kids to pass.
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We like Bike Buses and we cannot lie. PBOT supporting a City Bike Bus every Wednesday while I-5 is closed. From N University Park (from Portsmouth Park at 7:25AM) & NE Cully (from Khunamokwst Park at 7:35AM) Deets: Portland.gov/BikeBus Thanks @pbotinfo.bsky.social
Poster for Bike Bus that includes a map of the route and dates for the Bus  (every Wed from Sept 16 to Oct 14)
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Shift your trip during ODOT's I-5 southbound closure and try commuting with the City Bike Bus! We're introducing a Special Edition: I-5 Closure N & NE City Bike Bus for a beginner friendly community ride to downtown. Join every Wednesday during the I-5 closure.
Flyer for the Special Edition City Bike Bus shows routes from N and NE Portland into Downtown.
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BIKETOWNpdx @biketownpdx.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Change your commute with BIKETOWN and connect with the MAX, TriMet, or street car. To help you out, use code "ifive2026" for a free $5 credit. Redeem in the BIKETOWN or Lyft app under Rewards.
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Neighborhood Bike Fair hosted by Chief Joseph & Peninsula Elementary free kids helmets, bikes, locks, lights while supplies last (thanks @pbotinfo.bsky.social) Sat Sept 12 1-3PM Chief Joseph School N Boston & N Bryant All are welcome!
calendar listing from BikeLoud September newsletter that says, "Coming Up
Saturday 9/12: Neighborhood Bike Fair
Chief Joseph and Peninsula Elementary Schools are hosting a neighborhood bike fair on Saturday 9/12, 1-3 p.m. on the Chief Joseph blacktop at N Boston and N Bryant. We will have free kids bikes (first come first served), helmets and helmet fitting, a safety skills course, and locks and lights. All are welcome! We are also looking for volunteers to help make the event a success."
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Portland, it’s time to Shift Your Trip! Effective at 10 p.m. tonight, for an estimated five weeks, @oregondot is closing all southbound lanes of Interstate 5, near the Rose Quarter—all hours, all days. Some I-5 ramps and lanes may begin closing as early as 9 p.m.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’re counting down to Halloween and with it less than two months away, now is the time apply for a free PBOT Block Party permit to make sure there’s plenty of room for your festivities. Be sure to apply for your permit at least 15 days in advance! www.portland.gov/transportati...
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Treats on the Streets: Host a Halloween Block Party!
What could your block do with a little more room to celebrate this Halloween? With a free PBOT Block Party permit, you and your neighbors can close your residential street to cars and open it up for c...
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Celebrate the final Sunday Parkways of the year, presented by Kaiser Permanente this Sunday, Sept. 13! www.portland.gov/transportati...
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News Release: Downtown Sunday Parkways returns Sept. 13 with new public plazas, live entertainment, and car-free streets
Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente is thrilled to return to Downtown Portland on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Heads up Portland bikers! The repair for North Interstate Avenue between North Tillamook and Russell streets is taking longer than anticipated. Crews could not complete it before ODOT's closure of I-5 and have paused work. Please travel with caution as the road is rough in the bike lane.
A VMS board reads "Bikes Use Caution" on the N Interstate bridge.
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Nic Cota @nictrieslife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Catch me outside, how bout that @pbotinfo.bsky.social
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
BikeLoud Bike Clinic Sat Sept 12 11A-2P SW Tool Library 2374 SW Vermont Flat fix, chain, brake, shifters + whatever else is wobbling or squeaking. Just in time for @pbotinfo.bsky.social Sunday Parkways! We'll fix your bike + you learn how to get involved with BikeLoud and a better city for biking!
Poster w child's drawing of two unicorns on bikes who are saying 
Thank you Bike Clinic Now I can ride my bike again!
Just in time for Sunday Parkways!
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
PBOT crews installed traffic diverters on N Charleston neighborhood greenway just in time for school to start. This part of N Charleston Avenue is used by kids getting to school on the James John Elementary bike bus. www.portland.gov/transportati...
New diverters installed on the N Charleston Neighborhood Greenway will divert vehicle traffic off of N Charleston Avenue
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
See your city in an... UPLIFTING way! Whether you're biking with a furry friend or riding solo, exploring the city by bike is guaranteed to be an uplifting experience! We have over 400 miles of bike infrastructure, including 100 miles of Neighborhood Greenways, making it easy to get around by bike.
A white dog with black ears sits in the front basket of a bike on the Blumenauer Bridge. Text over the image says, "See your city in an UPLIFTING way".A wash of blue is overlayed on the previous photo. Text says, "Portland.gov/Bike", followed by City of Portland, PBOT, and Portland Clean Energy Fund logos.
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BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Next Sunday Sept 13 11-4 Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways Celebrate downtown PDX the way it should be every day! thanks @pbotinfo.bsky.social
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Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways - September 13, 2026
Join the celebration of open streets during Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente on September 13! On this page, you’ll find information about the Downtown event route, what...
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Charles Radosta @cradosta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A little morning commute congestion along SW 4th Avenue is worth it to ride within a freshly swept bike lane 😀 @pbotinfo.bsky.social
Bike lane sweeper along SW 4th Avenue in Portland, Oregon
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Portland Police @portlandpolice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Important information ahead of next week’s I-5 closure through the Rose Quarter.
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BIKETOWNpdx @biketownpdx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I-5 is closing, but the bike lanes are always open. Change your commute with a BIKETOWN annual membership. Now $25 off for the next 6 weeks. Use code “bikei52026” at checkout in the BIKETOWN app or online at biketownpdx.com. Add promo code under payment info.
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Portland Streetcar @portlandstreetcar.org · 02/09/2026
Plan ahead: We will run a Saturday schedule on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We will run a Saturday schedule on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Traffic Advisory: Paving work begins tomorrow, Sept. 3 on NE 122nd Avenue as PBOT continues investments in maintenance and safety along the corridor Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
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Traffic Advisory: Paving work begins on NE 122nd Avenue as PBOT continues investments in maintenance and safety along the corridor
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin repaving NE 122nd Avenue from NE Glisan Street to NE Holladay starting tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 3 and continuing through Sept. 22.
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Emily Essley @antimle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Our household is SO THRILLED that Knuckles Noodle's work will be featured on a road near the Holgate Library! This program is the best, and we've always loved seeing all the custom sharrows on our rides. Can't wait for next year's @shift2bikes.bsky.social Art in the Bike Lane ride! 😍🚲🎨
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chyronsmaiden 🫀 @chyronsmaiden.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I've been bubbling with excitement waiting for this announcement! My design was awarded 1st (adult category) in the Bike to Books contest!! All of the winning designs will be installed in bike lanes next spring and I cannot wait to see! 🦝🚲📚 #Art #Illustration #Kidlit #DigitalArt #ArtistsOnBsky
A digital illustration of a raccoon on a blue bike. The raccoon is wearing a matching blue helmet and pointing off towards adventure! In the basket of the bike is a stack of books a red squirrel hanging on as they speed along. This design was draw for Bike to Books, a program that encourages individuals to ride their bike to their local library.A crop of the same digital illustration of a raccoon on a blue bike. The raccoon is wearing a matching blue helmet and pointing off towards adventure! In the basket of the bike is a stack of books a red squirrel hanging on as they speed along. This design was draw for Bike to Books, a program that encourages individuals to ride their bike to their local library.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The 2026 Bike to Books winners have been chosen! Next spring, you'll find them on a bike lane near the artist's local library branch! Visit our website to scroll through the winning designs and learn what inspired them: www.portland.gov/transportati...
Four winning bike to books designs feature a smiling mushroom, a sword fish with coral, a toad holding an umbrella, and a raccoon and squirrel, all riding a bike.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Is that...can it be...it is! That’s PBOT Director Millicent Williams roller skating down SW 4th Avenue. Director Williams is practicing for her commute during the Oregon Department of Transportation's upcoming closure of I-5 southbound through the Rose Quarter, starting Sept. 11.
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