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.