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TPAC debates RTP framework, greenhouse gas emissions

Nov. 23, 2009 10:43 a.m.

On Friday, Nov. 20, members of the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee wrestled with how best to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Regional Transportation Plan. The fact that modeling done by Metro this fall indicated that the proposed RTP project list would increase greenhouse gas emissions by 49 percent has drawn considerable media attention in recent weeks.

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and enhancement grants available

Nov. 20, 2009 11:49 a.m.

Have an idea that will improve water quality in local rivers and streams? Want to work with your community to improve fish and wildlife habitat? Know kids that like to get their hands dirty? Need money to make it happen? Apply to Metro for a Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and enhancement grant!

OTA honors Metro's high capacity transit plan

Nov. 18, 2009 9:53 a.m.

On Oct. 28, Metro's Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan was recognized with the Oregon Transit Association's Innovation Award. This was Metro's first award from the OTA, which is composed of mostly transit operators.

Westside Economic Alliance board critical of assumptions, recommendations in Metro report

Nov. 2, 2009 9:46 a.m.

Metro Councilors and staff tried to alleviate concerns from the business community Wednesday, telling members of the Westside Economic Alliance board of directors that the reserves process offers flexibility and that Metro has given appropriate weight to manufacturing job opportunities.

Region's leaders give preliminary nod to growth assumptions

Oct. 27, 2009 6:03 p.m.

Members of the Metro Policy Advisory Committee gathered at the Oregon Zoo last Friday to discuss assumptions about the jobs and households that will populate this region during the next 20 years and what those assumptions mean for the region's land supply.

Washington County leaders weigh in on Metro report

Oct. 21, 2009 8:49 a.m.

Washington County Commissioners took aim Tuesday at how Metro plans to promote density inside the urban growth boundary, with Commissioner Andy Duyck asking Metro Councilors if they've thought about how dense is too dense.

West Linn City Council voices concerns about Stafford, urban reserves

Oct. 20, 2009 3:25 p.m.

The Stafford Basin took center stage Monday night as the West Linn City Council considered a formal resolution urging the Metro Council to leave Stafford out of its urban reserves.

Reserves, Columbia River Crossing discussed with 1000 Friends board

Oct. 20, 2009 3:05 p.m.

At a meeting Monday with board members of 1000 Friends of Oregon, Metro Councilor Robert Liberty said Metro's support for the Columbia River Crossing project should not be unending.

Nearly 80 people testify at final public hearing on growth recommendations

Oct. 19, 2009 6:37 p.m.

Helvetia, Stafford, the Columbia River Crossing and proposed connections between Interstate 5 and Highway 99W all received considerable attention last Thursday at the final public hearing of a 30-day public comment period on a comprehensive set of land use and transportation policy and investment recommendations before the Metro Council.

Business leaders and elected officials hear a call for collaboration

Oct. 15, 2009 6:37 p.m.

As the time to take action on Metro staff's growth recommendations draws closer, the calls for collaboration among local governments is becoming a prominent theme in Metro's meetings with community organizations.

East Metro Economic Alliance challenges recommendations

Oct. 15, 2009 6:26 p.m.

As Metro wraps up its month-long public comment period on growth recommendations, questions are still flowing in about how the planning organization reached its conclusions and how it plans to raise money to attract private investment.

Oregon City open house draws different views on growth plans

Oct. 15, 2009 5:45 p.m.

Residents of Pete's Mountain locked horns Tuesday on whether their neighborhood should be designated as an urban reserve or a rural reserve, with each side arguing over soil quality and water access.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

TPAC debates RTP framework, greenhouse gas emissions

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and enhancement grants available

OTA honors Metro's high capacity transit plan

Westside Economic Alliance board critical of assumptions, recommendations in Metro report

Region's leaders give preliminary nod to growth assumptions

Metro Council supports International Day of Climate Action

Metro Council considers rate setting changes for solid waste

Washington County farmers share concerns over urban and rural reserves

Washington County leaders weigh in on Metro report

West Linn City Council voices concerns about Stafford, urban reserves

Reserves, Columbia River Crossing discussed with 1000 Friends board

Nearly 80 people testify at final public hearing on growth recommendations

Business leaders and elected officials hear a call for collaboration

East Metro Economic Alliance challenges recommendations

Oregon City open house draws different views on growth plans