Millicent Williams News Today

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There’s been some anxious energy surrounding Portland’s 10-cent gas tax, which is on the ballot for renewal in the upcoming primary election. The tax funds the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Fixing Our Streets maintenance program, going toward street paving and safety projects like traffic signals, sidewalk installation and repair, and street lighting. And given PBOT’s precarious financial situation and major maintenance challenges, the bureau can’t affo...

Her last job was at City of Beaverton and she's most experienced with water infrastructure.

An explanation of what exactly 'back to basics' means in the PBOT context.

Anthony Williams passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Commonwealth Journal on 2024-05-01.

Nearly 10 years ago, the city of Portland first committed to a Vision Zero plan, setting a goal to eliminate all traffic crash fatalities and serious injuries on Portland’s streets by 2025. That year, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) reported 35 traffic crash deaths in Portland. City officials said at the time they didn’t take the rising traffic crash death toll lightly, and were strongly dedicated to the Vision Zero goals. It’s now 2024,...

The City of Portland is urging commuters to be careful when traveling to prevent crashes or other accidents which could injure essential workers this construction season.

Everything coming up roses for ODOT — except for the part where they want to expand I-5.

New dining options are coming to downtown Portland under a food truck pilot project.

The capital projects are estimated to cost over $100 million overall.