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$5 billion plan for greater Portland transit, safety, roads heads to voters

July 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

pedestrians cross the street in front of a bus on a street lined with parked cars

Today the Metro Council sent voters an unprecedented regional transportation investment measure to make it easier and safer to get around the greater Portland area. The measure, known as Get Moving 2020, would be the largest-ever investment in greater Portland’s transportation system.

$1 billion for safety, transit, community stability proposed as part of 2020 transportation measure

By Ambar Espinoza

July 6, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Middle school students walk along a completed sidewalk

A potential transportation funding measure would include $1 billion in programs to improve safety and access to transit. The programs would also help prevent displacement in areas where transportation improvements happen.

The Only Medicine For People Is People

By Constantino Khalaf

June 24, 2020 2:32 p.m.

The Southwest Corridor Equitable Development Strategy's new Equity Coalition Manager, Nuhamin Eiden's experience as a Black woman and immigrant in the United States lends her a unique perspective on coalition building and the need for systemic change.

Share your views on draft transportation measure

June 24, 2020 11:30 a.m.

People sitting around a table, some taking notes, some raising their hands to speak

Metro is hosting a series of online listening sessions where Metro Councilors will hear public input on a draft transportation funding measure. The first session is Tuesday, June 30 for residents who live in Clackamas County. Three more will follow on July 6, 7 and 9 for people in East Multnomah County, Portland and Washington County respectively. All sessions begin at 5:30 p.m.

Food donations from Metro visitor venues support community

June 3, 2020 5:45 p.m.

Metro venues donate food to support our community

Since mid-March, Metro’s visitor venues have been closed from doing business. The halt to events and food and beverage services left an abundance of food, beverages and snacks that could not be utilized in a timely manner.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

SW Equity Coalition receives $1.2 million federal grant

Seeds of change: Championing the environment, community and self

$5 billion plan for greater Portland transit, safety, roads heads to voters

Affordable housing for families and veterans coming to Tigard

Regional leaders discuss implementation of supportive housing services program

Metro awards $700k for Nature in Neighborhood grants

$1 billion for safety, transit, community stability proposed as part of 2020 transportation measure

Argyle Gardens, an affordable housing community opens in North Portland

Construction begins on 54 new affordable homes in Beaverton

The Only Medicine For People Is People

Share your views on draft transportation measure

Food donations from Metro visitor venues support community

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

Community Placemaking grants awarded for 2020

A statement from Metro Council President Lynn Peterson: A time to acknowledge and listen