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Southwest Corridor plans get nod from Metro Council

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 1, 2013 1:35 p.m.

The plans, developed through years of discussions with members of the public, community advocates and cities in the southwest part of the region, are the bones of what regional officials hope will be a robust body of development in the Southwest Corridor.

Harrington to be recognized for pedestrian advocacy this weekend

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 22, 2013 10:05 a.m.

Harrington has been a steadfast supporter of the development of a regional plan for sidewalks, trails and bike lanes, now called the Regional Active Transportation Plan. For her advocacy, she'll be recognized this weekend at the Oregon Walks Weston Awards.

Portland is getting a new bridge – and it needs a name!

Oct. 22, 2013 9:50 a.m.

Hawthorne Bridge with downtown Portland skyline in background

For the first time in 40 years, a new bridge will span the Willamette River. TriMet’s Portland-Milwaukie bridge will connect bikes, pedestrians and transit riders from east to west. There’s just one important item left to decide – what to call the bridge.

Bike Commute Challenge participants celebrate riding more than a million miles during the rainiest September on record

Oct. 14, 2013 4:25 p.m.

Hundreds of Bike Commute Challenge participants gathered at Portland City Hall last week to celebrate more than a million miles of commutes during one of the rainiest Septembers on record.

Development projected to increase transit trips in North Portland neighborhood

By Molly Simas

Oct. 14, 2013 2 p.m.

The Radiator, a planned five-story development of office and retail space on North Vancouver Avenue and Fremont Street, broke ground Oct.9 amidst a crowd of onlookers that included the site developer, community partners and members of the Boise neighborhood.

Take a step (or pedal) to improve children's health on International Walk+Bike to School Day

Oct. 7, 2013 11:45 a.m.

Kids and parents around the world are changing their morning routines, walking or biking to school on International Walk+Bike to School Day held Oct. 9.

Stacey asks for CRC answers as state refutes economist's spillover claims

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 27, 2013 3:12 p.m.

A report predicting a significant traffic increase on the Glenn Jackson Bridge on Interstate 205 has Metro Councilor Bob Stacey looking for answers.

Suburban mayors ask for changes in Active Transportation Plan

By Nick Christensen

Aug. 15, 2013 1:20 p.m.

In a letter to Metro Council President Tom Hughes, 21 of the region's 25 mayors, who represent about a third of the region's residents, said the region's Active Transportation Plan is a valuable effort. But, the mayors said, the plan contains five policies of concern, primarily related to local control over implementation of active transportation planning.

Counties release annual Metro supportive housing services fund reports

Southwest Corridor plans get nod from Metro Council

Harrington to be recognized for pedestrian advocacy this weekend

Portland is getting a new bridge – and it needs a name!

Bike Commute Challenge participants celebrate riding more than a million miles during the rainiest September on record

Development projected to increase transit trips in North Portland neighborhood

Railroad deal helps trail, freight projects in North Portland

Council unanimously approves Wilsonville school UGB expansion

Take a step (or pedal) to improve children's health on International Walk+Bike to School Day

Stacey asks for CRC answers as state refutes economist's spillover claims

Metro seeks applicants for influential transportation committee

Enrollment growth has school officials asking for Wilsonville UGB expansion

Development, clean air and appeals: A look at the Metro Council's agenda for the rest of 2013

Metro announces $4 million in grants for community development

Suburban mayors ask for changes in Active Transportation Plan

Come count with us: Volunteers needed for regional trail counts