bureau of transportation Archive

  • Entrepreneur keeps hold on SmartPark garages For the second time this year, a City of Portland evaluation committee has selected Tennessee-based Central Parking, led by Portland business entrepreneur Roy Jay...

    Jay Wins Parking Battle, Again

    Entrepreneur keeps hold on SmartPark garages For the second time this year, a City of Portland evaluation committee has selected Tennessee-based Central Parking, led by Portland business entrepreneur Roy Jay...

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  • After a 1-year decline, bicycle traffic in Portland is growing again. A Portland Bureau of Transportation count released last week shows an 8 percent jump in bicycle trips overall. The...

    Bicycle Use Up Again

    After a 1-year decline, bicycle traffic in Portland is growing again. A Portland Bureau of Transportation count released last week shows an 8 percent jump in bicycle trips overall. The...

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  • A chemical de-icing solution is applied to icy spots along local streets Tuesday by Portland Bureau of Transportation crews. Photo by Mark Washington Wintery mix begins Thanksgiving week Despite only...

    Deep Freeze

    A chemical de-icing solution is applied to icy spots along local streets Tuesday by Portland Bureau of Transportation crews. Photo by Mark Washington Wintery mix begins Thanksgiving week Despite only...

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  • The city of Portland has been sending out crews to remove curbside leaves from streets for the past 20 years, but this year marks the first time that residents will be charged a fee for this service.

    Leaf Drop Brings Fees

    The city of Portland has been sending out crews to remove curbside leaves from streets for the past 20 years, but this year marks the first time that residents will be charged a fee for this service.

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  • Strong Artic winds are blowing into Portland, shoving temperatures past the freezing point, and prompting residents to take precautions.

    City prepares for frosty weather

    Strong Artic winds are blowing into Portland, shoving temperatures past the freezing point, and prompting residents to take precautions.

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