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Metro Council considers future growth of the region

By Ben Kittelson

July 24, 2014 4:40 p.m.

Over the next 20 years, the Portland region can expect about 400,000 more people inside the urban growth boundary as people move here and have children. Planning for that growth will be the focus of the Metro Council in the months ahead.

Oregonian | High school students catch Portland City Council's attention with presentation on Southeast Powell transportation options

July 22, 2014 11:17 a.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

The Portland City Council listened intently Wednesday morning to a lengthy presentation about how to address glaring safety concerns along Southeast Powell while also incorporating bus rapid transit.

Metro Council approves active transportation plan, looks toward next steps

By Arashi Young

July 18, 2014 12:20 p.m.

The plan was adopted by the Metro Council yesterday and signifies a turning point for prioritizing and funding projects that increase safety for walking and bicycling, grow active transportation trails, or fill in gaps to the current network.

Regional leaders tour successful GroveLink bus service in Forest Grove

By Ben Kittelson

July 11, 2014 5:11 p.m.

For almost a year residents of Forest Grove have had an easier time getting around their city without using a car. A new local bus service has been so successful that elected officials from around the region visited Forest Grove this week to see it in action.

JPACT recommends full slate for Metro Council adoption

July 10, 2014 4:52 p.m.

The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation had a full agenda this morning, taking action on five pieces of legislation headed for the Metro Council on July 17. With few changes, the committee recommended all five plans, programs and assessments for council adoption.

Metro Council will look at regional crosswalk standard; JPACT to have its say Thursday

By Nick Christensen

July 9, 2014 12:02 p.m.

The Metro Council may push the region's cities and counties to build more crosswalks on major streets, countering a recommendation from Washington County and from Metro's planning staff to wait on the mandate.

Passengers hope for more service, quicker commutes as Metro studies Powell and Division bus lines

By Nick Christensen

July 8, 2014 4:36 p.m.

What is the best way to move people along Division Street, and its parallel road, Powell Boulevard? Metro's taking a look at that as it launches its Powell-Division corridor study.

Forecast suggests Portland region will grow at about the same pace in coming decades

By Ben Kittelson

June 24, 2014 2:32 p.m.

A forecast for the next two decades of growth estimates that the Portland metropolitan area will have between 2.7 million and 3.1 million residents by 2035. That's a 400,000 to 750,000-person increase from the 2013 population of about 2.3 million.

Council, opponents engage in hotel debate after threat of a region-wide tax initiative

By Nick Christensen

June 19, 2014 5:14 p.m.

public hearing for hotel in Metro Regional Center council chamber

Metro councilors engaged in a 15-minute debate on Thursday with opponents of the proposed convention center hotel project, a back-and-forth that came on the heels of opponents threatening to send a new tax proposal to the region's voters.

Construction tax receipts up 20 percent, Metro set to award more in grants

By Nick Christensen

June 18, 2014 12:46 p.m.

It's been a banner year for construction in the Portland region – so much so that the region's construction tax has generated about 20 percent more than its original forecast for the current grant cycle.

MPAC unanimously OKs extension of regional construction tax

By Nick Christensen

June 13, 2014 10:32 a.m.

The construction excise tax, a 0.12 percent tax on new construction, generates about $2 million a year in revenue. An extension of the tax had already been recommended by an advisory committee that included home builders, planners and developers.

Council seems supportive of hotel after terms presented; opponents say project remains risky

By Nick Christensen

June 12, 2014 5:02 p.m.

In a 45-minute session, councilors asked questions about the city's hotel industry, the finances of the hotel's proposed developers and the potential economic impact of the project.

Agreement outlines development, operation terms for proposed Hyatt hotel

By Nick Christensen

June 12, 2014 11:13 a.m.

The agreements call for the private-sector proponents to increase their investment by $14 million, with the total cost of the project rising to $212 million. The public sector investment is unchanged, at roughly $78 million.

Counties release annual Metro supportive housing services fund reports

Metro Council considers future growth of the region

Oregonian | High school students catch Portland City Council's attention with presentation on Southeast Powell transportation options

Metro Council approves active transportation plan, looks toward next steps

The buzz about new transit for Powell-Division

Regional leaders tour successful GroveLink bus service in Forest Grove

JPACT recommends full slate for Metro Council adoption

Metro Council will look at regional crosswalk standard; JPACT to have its say Thursday

Passengers hope for more service, quicker commutes as Metro studies Powell and Division bus lines

With growth decisions on the horizon, regional hotspots emerge

Forecast suggests Portland region will grow at about the same pace in coming decades

Council, opponents engage in hotel debate after threat of a region-wide tax initiative

Construction tax receipts up 20 percent, Metro set to award more in grants

MPAC unanimously OKs extension of regional construction tax

Council seems supportive of hotel after terms presented; opponents say project remains risky

Agreement outlines development, operation terms for proposed Hyatt hotel