Improving Outcomes For All Transportation Users In Portland

A look at what the Portland Bureau of Transportation is doing to improve equity, safety and Vision Zero initiatives, and more.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

One of the biggest infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington is underway between Portland and Vancouver.

Portland Takes Control Of 7-Mile Stretch Of 82nd Avenue

A 7-mile stretch of 82nd Avenue is now under control of the Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Fatal Crash Closes Northeast 102nd Avenue South Of Northeast Prescott

The crash, at 5:32 a.m., closed the street for several hours.

Oregon Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Tips: Things To Know From ODOT

Memorial Day Weekend is considered the start of the summer travel season. Oregon Department of Transportation experts offer some tips.

MAX Train Strikes, Kills Pedestrian Friday Night, Police Investigate

A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday night by East Burnside Street and Northeast 160 Avenue Friday night.

BIKETOWN Offering Free Rides Under One Hour For Earth Day Weekend

The bike-share program is encouraging to keep the car at home and bicycle this weekend. All rides under one hour are free.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Should Carry Light Rail, Officials Say

TriMet's MAX service should be extended across whatever replaces the Interstate Bridge, a new report said.

Portland City Council Approves More Expensive Lloyd District Parking

The council approved the creation of an event parking district in the Lloyd District and Rose Quarter, allowing for more expensive parking.

TriMet Announces Masks Optional On Buses, Trains After Judge's Ruling

Masks are now optional on all TriMet buses and trains. The agency is going around taking down all the "masks required" signs.

Uber And Lyft Lift Mandatory Mask Mandates After Federal Judge Ruling

Uber and Lyft both announced on Tuesday that they have made masking optional, following in the footsteps of airlines and others.

Morrison Bridge Crash Between Car, Ambulance Shuts Westbound Traffic

A car flipped over after crashing with an ambulance on the Morrison Bridge. The driver, while hospitalized, is expected to be ok.

Oregon Toy Story: Hundreds Of Stuffed Toys Found Along I-5

The Oregon Department of Transportation found around 300 toys laid out around I-5 on Wednesday morning.

Old Town Crash Sends Cabbie To Hospital In Critical Condition

An early morning two-car crash on Thursday sent a cabbie to a hospital in critical condition. the other driver was not seriously injured.

Portland-Area Morning Snow Brings Crashes And School Delays

Several school districts had two hour delays or closed while police and ODOT workers responded to reports of crashes around the region.

TriMet Opening Four New Bus Stations On Division This Sunday

TriMet says that the stations are the four stations will be followed by more later this year.

Portland Traffic Deaths Hit 30-Year High, Nearly Half Pedestrians

The Portland Bureau of Transportation released its annual Vision Zero report on traffic deaths in Portland.

BIKETOWN Program Grows 25% – Expands To North And East Portland

Portland's bikeshare program. is growing by 25 percent, adding 9 square miles to their coverage area.

I5 Commute A Mess Because Of Police Action On Interstate Bridge

Vancouver Police chased a car theft suspect on to the Interstate Bridge snarling traffic more than one hour.

Portland Streets: SE 136th Ave. Repaving And Rebuilding Is Done

Construction took 18 months but the Portland Bureau of Transportation says the work on SE 136th Avenue between Division and Foster is done.

Southwest Portland Water Main Break Floods Homes, Cuts Off Water

About a dozen homes in Southwest Portland are without water while others flooded after a water main break early Monday morning.

Portland Area Expecting Enough Rain To Prompt Warnings

The roads will be slick. There will be ponds popping up where you don't expect them. Officials say be careful while you drive.

Deadly Hit And Run Crash Snarls Traffic, Second Crash In 36 Hours

A person found dead in the street was likely killed by a car or other vehicle that didn't stop. Police are asking for help.

Portland Traffic: Tough This Weekend As Key Section Of 84 Closes

Portland Bureau of Transportation is closing a section of I-84, east of I-5, this weekend to make way for a pedestrian and bicycle bridge.

Portland Traffic Closure: 84 East Of I-5 Shut For The Weekend

Portland Bureau of Transportation says the closure for the weekend will make it possible to install the new Blumenauer pedestrian bridge.

Highway 26 Traffic Snarled Tuesday Morning As Fire Closes Ramp

Portland firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire by Eastbound 26 on Tuesday but not before traffic backed up.

A Look Back: SW Main Street, Gateway To Downtown Portland, Before 'Fixing Our Streets'

This blog post is the first installment of “A Look Back”, a column that examines completed Fixing Our Streets projects.

Traffic Advisory: Emergency Sinkhole Repairs On SW Barbur Blvd

Sinkholes discovered in a northbound lane of SW Barbur Boulevard between Hooker and Sheridan streets will require emergency repairs.

City Blog: Designing Streets For Portland’s Future

Designing roads for safety—especially on major streets known as arterials—has been a historic challenge for cities across the country.

Construction Begins On Anticipated N Greeley Ave Project

Work has begun on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) N Greeley Avenue Multiuse Path and Paving Project.

Portland Traffic Advisory For Highway 30 Intersection

Construction is expected to run from July 12 to August 13.

Stuck Amtrak Train That Stranded 183 Passengers Finally Moves

The 183 passengers stranded on an Amtrak train for more than 36 hours finally got to get off the train when it returned to Eugene.

Eagle Creek Exit On EB I84 Closes Temporarily After Landslide

Around 50 yards of debris slid onto 84 by Exit 41, forcing closure of the off-ramp. It happened in the area of 2017's Eagle Creek Fire.

Westbound 84 Reopens After Closure Stranded Hundreds Of Drivers

The 20-mile shutdown of WB 84 stranded hundreds of vehicles. ODOT finally reopened the stretch around 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Westbound 84 Reopens After Police Chase Closes It For Hours

It started with a police chase in Vancouver. That led to a dramatic arrest on 84 that closed the westbound lanes for more than 12 hours.

Person Thought Killed By Car, Was Suicide From Burnside Bridge

The suicide snarled traffic for hours. The name of the victim, and what might have led to it.

Portland Potholes: PBOT Launches New Gravel Streets Service

City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly says that new service will help the city bring about "safe, improved streets."

TriMet Offering Free Service And Safety Tips For New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve may not historically be the most dangerous night to be on the road but it's close. TriMet suggesting using mass transit.

Ultra High-Speed Rail? Oregon Considers It, Wants Your Opinion

ODOT is looking for feedback about ways "to strengthen connections among Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Ultra-high speed rail's an option

TriMet Says Everyone Will Have To Hop On The Hop Pass Bandwagon

If you've become used to using the TriMet ticket app on your smartphone, it's time to get used to the fact that things change.