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Region's residents slowly curbing auto use, but cars still dominate the commute

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 23, 2012 4:32 p.m.

In essence, the region's emphasis on transit and bicycle infrastructure and smarter zoning haven't been a panacea that gets everyone out of their cars. But the improvements have been chipping away at auto use.

Committee votes to look at light rail and bus rapid transit for part of Southwest Corridor study

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 22, 2012 1:12 p.m.

Members of the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee unanimously agreed Monday to move forward on studies of bus improvements and light rail for the area, which is roughly a wedge of the region from downtown Portland out to Tigard, King City, Tualatin and Sherwood.

Portland pedals to another successful 2012 Bike Commute Challenge

Oct. 17, 2012 11:30 a.m.

Portland area resident’s dedication to being America’s No. 1 bike city shined in September as they logged more than 1.25 million miles in the 2012 Bike Commute Challenge. During the month, 11,745 cyclists from 1,395 teams logged their trips to and from work during the challenge; a friendly competition between work sites to encourage people to bike to work.

Make this month Walktober with the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

Oct. 15, 2012 4:10 p.m.

It’s Walktober! Spearheaded by the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition and sponsored in part by Metro, this three-week celebration through the end of October encourages discovering your surroundings on foot.

JPACT will focus on jobs for additional $38 million in transportation funds

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 11, 2012 1 p.m.

The formula, approved by the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation in September, set aside $37.8 million from 2016-18 for transportation projects that meet specific criteria as part of a so-called Regional Economic Opportunity Fund.

Transportation committee to refine priorities for flexible fund program

Oct. 9, 2012 12:55 p.m.

The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation is narrowing its priorities as it heads toward a final decision in November on how to spend the $37 million, part of a package of $98 million expected to be invested in three years, 2016-18.

¡Vámonos! Join Metro, Kaiser Permanente and Virginia Garcia for the Walk for Wellness

Oct. 8, 2012 9:15 a.m.

Join Metro and Virginia Garcia to celebrate the opening of the new Cornelius Wellness Center with the two-mile Walk for Wellness fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 20. The walk is free and begins at 9 a.m. at the Cornelius Wellness Center, 1151 Adair St. in Cornelius.

Proposal calls for new state loan program to help recruit jobs to the region

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 4, 2012 1:15 p.m.

A bill, proposed by the alliance and Metro, would require the state to offer loans to local governments to prep industrial sites. The loans would be written off if a major employer, meeting certain criteria, sets up shop at the site.

Engaged community members talk about Southwest corridor project screening results

Oct. 1, 2012 3:15 p.m.

Residents interested in the Southwest Corridor Plan are invited to a community planning forum on Oct. 9 for a preliminary look at a narrowed list of projects being considered for the corridor area between Sherwood and Portland.

Sun sets on a summer of free ¡Vámonos! events

Sept. 28, 2012 1:15 a.m.

Metro and community partners hosted more than a dozen ¡Vámonos! events in Washington County this spring and summer, engaging over 1,500 walkers and riders. The events highlighted the easy, family-friendly routes to explore by foot and by bike featured on the ¡Vámonos! maps.

Metro seeks applicants for four community member seats on influential transportation committee

Sept. 26, 2012 3:35 p.m.

Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, or TPAC, is seeking volunteers interested in transportation issues to serve on the panel starting January 2013. There are four community-member positions up for appointment.

OMSI and Metro are “Clever Together”

Sept. 25, 2012 12:14 p.m.

OMSI’s new, permanent bilingual exhibit called, “Clever Together: Our Everyday Choices” or “Juntos somos ingeniosos: Una decision a la vez,” helps families learn how simple choices help protect the environment, improve family finances and bring neighbors closer together.

Councilors unanimously call for thorough examination of coal's impacts

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 20, 2012 5:25 p.m.

Metro councilors voted unanimously Thursday to call on the federal government to study the impacts of coal exports on the Portland region, in advance of proposals to export the fuel from the West Coast.

Transportation expert Steve Lockwood focuses on operation and cooperation at seminar

Sept. 20, 2012 1:34 p.m.

Lockwood's presentation at Metro focused on a key area of transportation planning and greenhouse gas combating often forgotten by regional governments: Transportation systems management and operation – making the best use of existing infrastructure.

Region's residents slowly curbing auto use, but cars still dominate the commute

Committee votes to look at light rail and bus rapid transit for part of Southwest Corridor study

Portland pedals to another successful 2012 Bike Commute Challenge

Make this month Walktober with the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

JPACT will focus on jobs for additional $38 million in transportation funds

Transportation committee to refine priorities for flexible fund program

¡Vámonos! Join Metro, Kaiser Permanente and Virginia Garcia for the Walk for Wellness

Proposal calls for new state loan program to help recruit jobs to the region

Engaged community members talk about Southwest corridor project screening results

Sun sets on a summer of free ¡Vámonos! events

Metro seeks applicants for four community member seats on influential transportation committee

OMSI and Metro are “Clever Together”

Councilors unanimously call for thorough examination of coal's impacts

Transportation expert Steve Lockwood focuses on operation and cooperation at seminar

Coal resolution set for Thursday's Metro Council meeting