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Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

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Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

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Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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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.

Aloha-Reedville plan charts a path for Washington County communities

By Ben Kittelson

June 11, 2014 2:12 p.m.

Sandwiched between the cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro, the communities of Aloha and Reedville have always had a fiercely independent identity. Residents are quick to point out that they do not live in one of their big neighbors to the east or west, but other than the name and the local high school, there is not much in the communities for residents to identify with.

Questions remain on Southwest Corridor, leaders hold off launching environmental study

By Nick Christensen

June 9, 2014 2:43 p.m.

Regional leaders tapped the brakes on the Southwest Corridor study Monday, saying they wanted answers to the project's core questions before they start a more thorough, and more expensive, environmental review.

Speakers at seminar highlight community-building through transportation

By Arashi Young

June 6, 2014 9:51 a.m.

The forum brought together the expertise of Reid Ewing, director of the Metropolitan Research Center, Peter Swift of Swift and Associates and Gary Toth, senior director of Transportation Initiatives for the Project for Public Spaces.

Oregonian | Southwest Corridor plan would sacrifice Barbur Boulevard auto lanes for Portland-Tigard transit line

June 3, 2014 9:17 a.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

Hoping to prevent a future of inescapable gridlock in and out of fast-growing Washington County, Metro planners have proposed sacrificing traffic lanes on Southwest Barbur Boulevard to make way for light rail or bus-rapid transit.

Climate plan cooking: Regional leaders set dials, agree on ideas for reducing emissions

By Nick Christensen

May 30, 2014 4:06 p.m.

The Portland region's Climate Smart Communities effort reached a milestone Friday, when the Metro Policy Advisory Committee and the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation both unanimously agreed on a conceptual funding plan to study further.

Programs successfully connect people with travel options

May 30, 2014 1:04 p.m.

photo of a bicycle commuter on Swan Island

“Having choices” was the focus of recent presentations to the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation and the Metro Policy Advisory Committee, as Regional Travel Options program manager Daniel Kaempff presented the program’s bi-annual evaluation.

Comments varied as more than 250 offer feedback about transportation plan

By Ben Kittelson

May 28, 2014 2:33 p.m.

More than 250 people suggested changes to the region’s transportation plan in a recent comment period, with feedback offered on everything from specific sidewalks to broad issues of transportation funding and management.

Tigard passes 50,000 mark in latest Census estimates; Hillsboro fastest-growing in region

By Nick Christensen

May 21, 2014 9:22 p.m.

Tigard is the sixth city in the metropolitan area with 50,000 residents, the Census Bureau said Wednesday, after releasing its population estimates from July 2013.

Convention center hotel project votes could come in June

By Nick Christensen

May 21, 2014 4:33 p.m.

Metro staff has tentatively scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Oregon Convention Center hotel project for June 12, and negotiators for the project say a development deal could be coming soon.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

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

Aloha-Reedville plan charts a path for Washington County communities

Questions remain on Southwest Corridor, leaders hold off launching environmental study

Oregonian | Convention center hotel: Metro ready to present development agreement

Speakers at seminar highlight community-building through transportation

Portland region's streetscape helps it earn high score in pedestrian safety index

Oregonian | Southwest Corridor plan would sacrifice Barbur Boulevard auto lanes for Portland-Tigard transit line

Climate plan cooking: Regional leaders set dials, agree on ideas for reducing emissions

Programs successfully connect people with travel options

Comments varied as more than 250 offer feedback about transportation plan

Tigard passes 50,000 mark in latest Census estimates; Hillsboro fastest-growing in region

Convention center hotel project votes could come in June