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Winter and walking go hand in glove

Nov. 30, 2011 3:43 p.m.

Winter is a great time to get outside, see the last amber leaves of fall and walk neighborhoods decked in holiday lights. It’s easy to stay indoors during the wet months, but hibernation will keep you from seeing the winter splendor happening just literally a few steps from your front door.

Increasing frustration with MPAC leads mayors to convene their own group

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 29, 2011 4:51 p.m.

Tensions between cities, counties and Metro have been building for years, and many see the Metro Policy Advisory Committee as ineffective in its ability to advise the Metro Council. About 20 mayors gathered for the first meeting of the group.

In Latin America, Ciclovia is a cultural touchstone

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 23, 2011 10:10 a.m.

Ciclovias – the model for Sunday Parkways – are a weekly occurance in many cities, including Mexico's capital, where car is king. But that doesn't mean bicycles are dominant the rest of the week.

Metro Council appoints diverse residents to influential transportation panel

Nov. 21, 2011 9:50 a.m.

The Metro Council has appointed residents with expertise in economic development, environmental justice and transit- oriented development to an influential transportation committee.

Blumenauer says lack of consensus, regional funding strategy, hurt Portland area competitiveness for federal grant

By Dylan Rivera

Nov. 10, 2011 5:24 p.m.

The Portland area’s failure to come together to support a top priority transportation project has hurt its chances to win federal money from a highly competitive federal grant program. That was the tough message delivered Thursday by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer to a panel of local elected officials who control transportation spending in the three-county area.

Quarterly updates to regional data keep GIS-driven tools accurate, relevant

Nov. 9, 2011 9:31 a.m.

For the last 15 years, Metro's Data Resource Center has shipped RLIS data to subscribers on a quarterly basis using CDs and DVDs. Starting in November, subscribers receive just an email notice that the updated RLIS data is ready for direct download.

Frank talk about community design and health

Nov. 7, 2011 12:19 p.m.

Commuters in Atlanta collectively drive further than a round trip to the sun and back – each day. Professor and author Lawrence Frank points to that example as the reason "why we're having an energy and environmental crisis today" – and why Americans are overweight and experience a number of health problems. It all comes down to how we get around.

Hughes' Opt In pitch draws questions, barbs from conservative group

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 4, 2011 4:37 p.m.

Speaking at Don McIntire's Executive Club, Metro Council President Tom Hughes asks conservatives to sign up for Opt In, defends region's transportation priorities.

Win prizes for bright ideas at Nov. 4 "Be seen. Be safe." event

Oct. 31, 2011 9 a.m.

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, but don't let that darken your spirits, or your clothing. TriMet and Metro have teamed up with their partners to host a "Be seen. Be safe." event from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at Pioneer Courthouse Square to encourage commuters to stay visible and safe during with winter months.

K-Station condominiums deliver workforce housing, green living, travel options and inspired design

Oct. 27, 2011 5:44 p.m.

K-Station, a contemporary-design, four-story condominium and retail development on the corner of Northeast Interstate Avenue and Killingsworth Street, swung open its big glass double doors on Oct. 17 for the grand opening of a project seven years, two developers and $16 million in the making.

Metro's Columbia River Crossing review largely upheld; UGB review could be needed

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 27, 2011 5:17 p.m.

The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals reviewed eight complaints about the Columbia River Crossing project; it agreed with one, which argued that Metro can't use a 1996 law to approve projects outside the urban growth boundary.

New TriMet tool helps you plan transit, biking and walking trips in any combination

Oct. 21, 2011 2:48 p.m.

What's all this buzz about TriMet's new trip tool, the Portland Regional Trip Planner? Unlike existing tools, the new Trip Planner lets you to plan trips combining transit, bike and walking in a single itinerary.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Winter and walking go hand in glove

Increasing frustration with MPAC leads mayors to convene their own group

In Latin America, Ciclovia is a cultural touchstone

Metro Council appoints diverse residents to influential transportation panel

Data researchers gather for open house

Blumenauer says lack of consensus, regional funding strategy, hurt Portland area competitiveness for federal grant

My car made me do it: A commuter's tale

Quarterly updates to regional data keep GIS-driven tools accurate, relevant

Frank talk about community design and health

Hughes' Opt In pitch draws questions, barbs from conservative group

Win prizes for bright ideas at Nov. 4 "Be seen. Be safe." event

K-Station condominiums deliver workforce housing, green living, travel options and inspired design

Metro's Columbia River Crossing review largely upheld; UGB review could be needed

Land use expert to talk about community design, physical activity

New TriMet tool helps you plan transit, biking and walking trips in any combination