In addition to discounts on parking, PBOT encourages Portlanders to keep on biking past summer and fall. Riding in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text "Bike" to 888-520-0526 to receive event updates. Visit www.portland.gov/bike for resources and information about biking in Portland.

Validations may be used at all five SmartPark garages and visitors can use more than one validation to pay for a parking session. Over 180 downtown businesses already offer validation, some may have a minimum purchase requirement to receive validations.

SmartPark also offers a special deal for validations at the 3rd and Alder garage. This promotion features discounted rates up to 40% off on new orders of 51 or more 2-hour validations, with even greater discounts for larger single orders. This special promotion is valid through December 31, 2025.

Any business that enrolls as a new validation merchant and purchases at least 50 validations will receive 25 additional two-hour validation coupons to provide customers with free or reduced parking at Portland's five SmartPark public parking garages.

PBOT is the City of Portland's lead on response to a variety of emergencies, including floods. The floodwall exercise, conducted annually, allows crews to refresh their skills and test equipment that would be needed to protect public safety and property in the event a Columbia River flood.

This exercise may also require some brief, periodic closures of all lanes to allow crews to move cranes or other large equipment across the roadway.

The public is advised to expect delays, travel cautiously, observe all lane closures and directions by flaggers, & use alternate routes if possible.

Find for more tips on preparing for Leaf Day and to check to see if you live or work in a Leaf Zone at www.portland.gov/transportati...

If your Leaf Zone is in Northwest, Southwest, or Sullivan's Gulch - these are tow zones. This means moving your vehicle is required or you will be towed.

Help your neighbors. People still work from home in large numbers, with vehicles parked longer. Check in with your neighbors so everyone remembers to move their vehicles on Leaf Day.

Move vehicles and other objects (like basketball hoops) off the street. Whenever possible, allow plenty of clearance between your pile and anything left parked on the street.

Make sure you trim any low-hanging tree limbs over the street, leaving 11 feet of clearance, so our equipment can get as close to the curb as possible and get the best clean. Put branches, twigs, and pinecones in yard debris bins, not in the street.

Do not rake or blow leaves into the street more than a day before your Leaf Day. Leaf Day service may have started, however, service runs until January this year. Leaves piled up for months are a hazard for pedestrians, people biking, and people getting in and out of parked cars.

One day before your Leaf Day, rake loose leaves that you want picked up into the street. Keep one foot of space between your pile and the curb for storm runoff and to make it easier for our sweepers.

A-pillars (posts that support the windshield) and glares from wet windshields can make it more difficult for drivers to see. When you’re outside of a vehicle, dress as visible as possible.

Learn more and get more tips about traveling in wet and dark conditions: www.portland.gov/transportati...

Take extra caution when making turns (one in five serious crashes involve left turns) and approaching crosswalks. Drive at or below the speed limit, keep your windshield clean, and drive alert and sober.

There will also be a show and tell of the best gear and accessories. Bring your own favorite piece of winter biking equipment to share with the group!

For more info, visit the event page: www.portland.gov/transportati...

We'll cover how to get you and your bike equipped for biking in the cold, wet, and dark. We'll also cover riding technique and tips for staying safe on the road.