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What might 82nd Avenue bus rapid transit look like?

Jan. 11, 2016 12:38 p.m.

On Jan. 11, planners for the Powell-Division Transit and Development Project held an open house in the Jade District to discuss what 82nd Ave. bus rapid transit might look like to connect the Powell Boulevard and Division Street. See materials from the event.

Public shows interest in technologies that turn trash into a resource

Jan. 8, 2016 1:25 p.m.

In recent surveys, many respondents told Metro they’re interested in doing something with garbage besides sending it to a landfill – and they’d be willing to pay more on their garbage bill to see that happen. The surveys were intended to provide the Metro Council with a sense of opinions and potential concerns about options related to the long-term management of garbage generated in the region.

Light rail or bus rapid transit in the Southwest Corridor? New memo weighs the differences

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 7, 2016 11:30 a.m.

Should the Portland region look to the southwest for its next MAX line? Or would a faster kind of bus called bus rapid transit be better for connecting downtown Portland to Tigard and Bridgeport Village? A memo released Dec. 31 seeks to help with that decision.

Chehalem Ridge: Shape the 1,200 acre natural area into Metro's next regional destination

By Yuxing Zheng

Jan. 7, 2016 7 a.m.

At more than 1,200 acres, the natural area south of Forest Grove offers expansive forests, sweeping vistas and – soon – opportunities for visitors. Help shape what the next regional destination will look like.

Council to consider next steps in garbage management

Jan. 5, 2016 4:27 p.m.

At a work session Jan. 12, the Metro Council is scheduled to consider next steps related to long-term management of the Portland region’s garbage. The work session begins at 2 p.m. at Metro Regional Center and is open to the public.

Learn how to make a mason bee box with Scout leader Daniel Carter

By Ellen Wyoming DeLoy

Jan. 5, 2016 12:37 p.m.

Help native mason bees by making bee boxes. Learn how from Daniel Carter, a troop leader with Cub Scout Pack 740, who helped assemble and build 100 mason bee boxes to hang at Metro destinations and local parks.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on GreenWay Recycling, LLC renewal solid waste facility license

Dec. 29, 2015 3:52 p.m.

GreenWay Recycling, LLC submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility license to operate a a mixed non-putrescible (“dry”) waste material recovery facility. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Feb. 3, 2016.

Recycling after the holidays

Dec. 28, 2015 12:12 p.m.

Post-holiday detritus can wreak havoc on your recycling habits. From the Christmas tree to the pile of gift wrap and packaging, Metro’s recycling expert Betty Shelley appeared on KATU's AM Northwest to help you double-check what goes in your home recycling bin, and share tips on how to reuse and recycle more – this year, and next.

Metro restoration projects help reduce impact of floods, provide fish habitat

By Brandi Boyett

Dec. 28, 2015 11:50 a.m.

Reconnecting floodplains at Johnson Creek

Metro has been doing a lot of work in parks and natural areas like those along Johnson Creek to protect wetlands and reconnect rivers and streams to their floodplains.

How do we spend $130 million for transportation? A regional flexible funds primer

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 17, 2015 12:06 p.m.

In 2016, Metro will convene a conversation how to spend $130 million in federal dollars for transportation. Here are some basic questions and answers about what we call regional flexible funds.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

What might 82nd Avenue bus rapid transit look like?

Spring decisions in the Southwest Corridor: An overview

Public shows interest in technologies that turn trash into a resource

Light rail or bus rapid transit in the Southwest Corridor? New memo weighs the differences

Metro's $2 million investment kicked off Biketown bike share project

Chehalem Ridge: Shape the 1,200 acre natural area into Metro's next regional destination

Council to consider next steps in garbage management

Learn how to make a mason bee box with Scout leader Daniel Carter

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on GreenWay Recycling, LLC renewal solid waste facility license

KGW | Cleaning up Christmas: What needs to be recycled?

Recycling after the holidays

Metro restoration projects help reduce impact of floods, provide fish habitat

Making it here: 6 people navigate Portland's economy

2015 in wildlife photos at Metro Parks and Nature

How do we spend $130 million for transportation? A regional flexible funds primer