With the HollywoodHUB project, TriMet Embraces a New Vision for Public Transportation

The project— a collaboration with BRIDGE Housing and Hacienda CDC— will add hundreds of affordable housing units to Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood.

Without a Strong Ally in City Hall, Frog Ferry Project Loses Buoyancy

The dream of a ferry may not be alive in Portland…at least for now.

Amid Budget Crisis, Leaked PBOT Emails Deepen Public Distrust of Portland Transportation Leaders

Communication clashes and plans to alter a protected bike lane have sparked skepticism and scrutiny from community advocates and Metro.

Facing a $32 Million Shortfall, PBOT Leaders Issue Grim Forecast for Portland’s Transportation Future

Without an immediate lifeline, Portland’s transportation bureau is staring down hundreds of job losses, defrayed maintenance, and an end to its graffiti and derelict RV removal program.

TriMet Joins Portland's War on Drugs

After a study found negligible amounts of meth and fentanyl residue on transit, TriMet calls for a "crackdown." Experts recommend a more nuanced approach.

Cops, Cameras, and "Safe Systems": The Debate About Curbing Traffic Violence on Portland's Streets

Portland continues to experience record-breaking numbers of traffic crash fatalities. With funding and political barriers, what's the best way to keep people safe on the streets?

Portland Has a New Plan for the Future of Urban Freight

City planners look to cargo bikes, improved rail crossings, and dedicated bike and truck lanes for improved safety and sustainability to move goods around Portland.

Pete Buttigieg's Tour of 82nd Avenue Underscores Opportunities, Ultimatums For One of Portland's Busiest Corridors

With $80 million in federal funds, transportation leaders must move quickly to enact projects before a 2026 deadline. They'll also need to hash out a greater vision for transforming the corridor.

Without Tolling Revenue, ODOT Puts the Brakes on Two Portland-Area Freeway Projects

As state transportation agency stretches to find funding alternatives, watchdogs rejoice over reevaluation of plans to widen I-205 and I-5.

Skaters Renew Pressure on Portland City Leaders to Build Steel Bridge Skatepark

With a quarter million dollars for design from Prosper Portland set aside, skatepark advocates say new park could play key role in downtown revitalization.

Four-Month Pause on MAX Red Line Service to PDX Starts This Weekend

TriMet plans shuttle service from Gateway Transit Center to the airport, but asks passengers to plan extra time in their commute.

Freight Train Pain: City Will Study Solutions for Frequently Blocked Eastside Railroad Crossings

Portlanders have griped about problematic railroad crossings in the Central Eastside for years. Now, a federal grant will allow the city to work on fixes. 

"PBOT Is on Life Support": Inside Portland’s Transportation Budget Crisis

An 11th-hour city budget amendment proposed by Mayor Ted Wheeler has revealed the depths of the transportation bureau’s woes.

Transportation Justice Advocates Plan Rally Against TriMet Fare Hike

TriMet's board of directors is expected to approve a 30-cent fare increase on Wednesday. Opponents say it's the wrong way for the transit agency to fix its budget woes.

Traffic Cops are Back—But Advocates Still Want More Speed Cameras

Portland Police are bringing back the traffic enforcement team, but advocates point to traffic light cameras as the best way to slow drivers and reduce racial bias in policing.

Build It and They Will Pay: ODOT’s Plans for Tolling Generate Broad Backlash

Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation's tolling plans may have lasting impacts.

TriMet Wants to Fix its Most Unreliable Bus Line, While Making Routes Safer for Students

Changes to Line 70 would reduce Cleveland High School students crossing Powell Boulevard.

Traffic Deaths in Portland Remain Record-High For a Second Year

Speeding, dark conditions, and persistent traffic exposure played a role in the 63 fatalities in 2022.

From Face Chewing to Chronic Code Violations: How Does TriMet Determine the Length of Rider Bans?

TriMet issued its second-ever lifetime ban after the Gresham MAX station attack.

TriMet’s Operator Shortage Stabilizes As Agency Looks to Expand Service

Advocates Fear Increased Pedestrian Deaths in Planned Rose Quarter Project

ODOT’s own analysis of the project shows an increased risk in pedestrians being hit by cars.

Q&A: Metro President Lynn Peterson on New Book, Roadways for People

Peterson calls for greater community engagement in transportation planning.

Q&A: Outgoing Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Reflects on Portland’s Transportation Past, Present, and Future

TriMet Expands Its Ability to Ban Riders from Transit System

Interstate 5 Bridge Project Cost Estimate Raises to $7.5 Billion

Rose Quarter I-5 Expansion Won’t Impact Environment, State Assessment Finds

Critics of the project argue the state is underestimating the impact of the project.

Bike Advocacy Group to Sue Portland Over Lacking Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

TriMet Board Advances Plan to Increase Fare by 30 Cents in 2024

The board will vote on an official proposal in May following public engagement.

Facing Financial Uncertainty, TriMet Leaders Consider Increasing Fare

Portland to Lower Speed Limit Around Cleveland High School and Return Bike Boxes to SE 26th

The city is also requesting the state transportation agency create School Speed Zones around all schools on state-owned streets.

Portland City Council to Consider Lowering Speed Limit on SE Powell Near Cleveland High School

The proposal would create "School Speed Zones" around all schools on state-owned highways.

Protesters Form Human Barricade for Bike Lane, Calling For Safety Changes to SE Powell

TriMet Seeks Public Input on Pandemic-Related Bus Service Changes

The changes could ramp up frequent service and expand transit access to underserved areas.

Fatal Crash Spurs Renewed Calls for Transportation Safety Changes on SE Powell

SE Powell Blvd. is one of over a dozen state-owned highways in the Portland metro area.

Climate Advocates Object to Governor's Nominee for Powerful Transportation Comission

Advocates want greater diversity on the commission and a public nomination process.

Skaters Dust Off Plans for Steel Bridge Skatepark

The park was the “Crown Jewel” of Portland’s 2008 skatepark masterplan.

Southeast Portland’s Arleta Triangle Gets a Public Safety Makeover

City leaders are planning to replicate the treatment in other areas of Portland.

TriMet Unveils a New Frequent Bus Line Following Historic Service Cuts

The agency will prioritize maintaining full frequent service on the route.

TriMet to Increase Police Presence on Public Transit Amid Fentanyl Surge in Oregon

Portland Politicians and Transportation Leaders Approve Early I-5 Bridge Design

The project now moves into a federally required environmental review process.

Portland is Poised to Rejoin the Rose Quarter I-5 Project—With Conditions

TriMet to Reduce or Cancel 10 Bus Lines This Fall

No End in Sight for TriMet Reduced Service Due to Driver Shortage

TriMet to Launch Summer Bus Pass Pilot for Low-Income Students

Oregon DMV Facing 25 Percent Workforce Shortage in Portland Metro Region

Interstate Bridge Engineers Propose Eight Lane Design with Light Rail

Portland Streetcar Safety Team Supports a New Vision of Public Safety

Masks Optional on TriMet and Streetcar Following New Federal Guidance

Portland Transportation Officials Propose Raising Parking Prices During Lloyd District Events

How to Get Around Portland (Without Dealing with Parking)

How to Bike Like a Portlander

City Commissioners Now Directly Control Portland's Election Finance System

Commissioner Dan Saltzman Says That's a Recipe for Disaster. Others Agree.

A New Report Shows Highway Widening Won't Solve Portland's Congestion Woes

And as a Tolling Plan Rushes Forward, Some Officials Want to Know Why ODOT Won't Research a World Without New Construction Projects

A New Fee Meant to Spruce Up City Streets Has Property Owners Enraged

It’s Also Got City Officials Contemplating Bizarre Workarounds

How to Get Around Portland (Car-Free)

Yes, You Can, and Yes, You Should

Oregon's $450 Million Plan to Widen I-5 Has Portlanders Preparing for War

But Can Activists Kill Another Highway Megaproject?

Visitors’ Guide to Portland

How to Get Around Portland (Without Dealing with Parking)

Conservatives on Twitter Still Convinced That the Deadly Accident in Times Square Was an Act of Terrorism

Uber Kept Driving Amid Taxi Strike, Announces $3M In Support of Ban-Threatened Drivers; Lyft Donates $1M to the ACLU

The City Knows How to Curb Deaths on Outer Division

So Why Hasn’t It?

Lucky Devil Strip Club Rammed By Bull (More Specifically "98.7 The Bull")

Public Service Announcement: Please Don't Park Like a Butthole

Cash-Strapped PBOT Doesn’t Want Your Free Crosswalks

Cash-Strapped PBOT Doesn’t Want Your Free Crosswalks

It’s Been Squaring Off With Activists At a Southeast Portland Intersection

The Mother of 15-Year-Old Fallon Smart Gave Wrenching Testimony Before City Council on Wednesday

For the First Time, Portland Speed Limits Are Going to Account For People Riding Bikes and On Foot

Portland’s Speed Limits Ignore Cyclists and Pedestrians

But as Road Deaths Spike, That’s About to Change

A New Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Is Coming to NW Portland—And Spurring Some Debate

IMPORTANT POLL: Which Fast 8 Candyass Does The Rock Have Zero Tolerance For?

Look at This Nice Thing the City Does for Motorcyclists and Scooter Riders

Parking Spots Outside of Voodoo Doughnut Are About to Become a Public Plaza

Pokémon Go: Where to Catch Portland's Pokémon!

"The Double Standard of the Side Hustle"

Among the City's First Gas Tax Buys: 13 New Employees

Shake Up the City

It's the Mercury's May 2016 Endorsement Guide!

Voting Made Easy!

Here's Your Cheat Sheet For May's Most Important Races

Naito Parkway Is Going To Get A Lot More People-Friendly For Three Months This Summer

The Oil Lobby Has Lost Its First Challenge to a Portland Gas Tax

Uncle Phil's Buying Portland Upgraded Bike Share Bikes

#BusShame: The 15 on January 14, 2016

Portlanders Just Showed Up For A Homeless Resident Who Wants to Be A Cabbie

Uber Flouted Portland Lobbying Rules, Will Be Fined $2,000

A Train's On Fire Near the St. Johns Bridge

Portland Is a Feces-Flecked Yellowstone This Morning

PBOT Wants to Build a $6 Million Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Over I-405

Commissioner Amanda Fritz Tears Into Her Colleagues (Again) As New Uber Regulations Pass

Uber Rules Might Finally Pass Tomorrow. Surprise Rules For Pedicabs Won't.

TriMet Says It's Investigating the Halloween "Flood Train" Incident

The City's Finally Unveiled Permanent Rules For Uber and Lyft. Here's What's Interesting

Hey Monster! You're Riding the Bus Wrong!

Uber and Lyft Have Quickly Overtaken Portland Cab Companies

Bad News for Uber: It Might Have to Treat Its Oregon Drivers as Employees

This Week's Letters: No, YOU'RE Riding the Bus Wrong!

The Driver Who Severed A Cyclist's Leg In May Won't Face Criminal Charges

Commissioner Steve Novick Is Doing Street Fee Polling Again—On the Cheap This Time

Lobbyist Paul Romain, the Portland Street Fee's Greatest Foe, Is a Ted Wheeler Supporter

Don't Forget: Tilikum Crossing Bridge Opens Saturday

Bike Share's Coming! PBOT Says It'll Have a 600-Bike System Up Next Summer