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Metro travel options grant applications due Oct. 15

Oct. 5, 2010 11:37 a.m.

Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in encouraging your community to walk, bike or ride transit? If so, your city, public agency or nonprofit may want to apply for a Metro grant, but you will want to act fast. The application due date of Oct. 15 is rapidly approaching. A total of $533,000 in federal transportation funds is available.

Outreach, equity topics at Gresham briefing

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 1, 2010 4:49 p.m.

Metro's Community Investment Strategy may have a sweeping vision, but without community support, it could struggle to achieve its goals. That was the message from officials from the eastern metro area Thursday night as they heard Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan outline his recommended strategy.

Jordan follows up on issues raised at Aug. 26 Westside Economic Alliance forum

Oct. 1, 2010 3:07 p.m.

On Aug. 26, Metro chief Michael Jordan presented his ideas about a Community Investment Strategy to a crowd of more than 150 business leaders, public officials and other interested citizens that attended a forum sponsored by the Westside Economic Alliance and the Clackamas County Business Alliance. Read the questions presented at the forum and the responses given.

Metro begins dialogue with communities of color around investments, policies

Sept. 30, 2010 3:55 p.m.

Metro chief operating officer Michael Jordan presented the overview of his proposed Community Investment Strategy to members of the Coalition of Communities of Color, a group founded nearly 10 years ago to address disparities and inequity of services experienced by minority communities.

South metro business leaders ask about big picture

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 30, 2010 3:30 p.m.

It’s not surprising that business leaders from the southern metropolitan area were laden with big-picture questions about how Metro can help them encourage, and manage, growth.

Highway 43 corridor neighbors discuss potential streetcar design options

Sept. 29, 2010 10:41 a.m.

Earlier this month, Lake Oswego to Portland Transit Project Community Advisory Committee members and neighbors met with city and project staff to discuss the community effects, cost differences, and ridership and development potential for the streetcar design options in their neighborhoods. The input from these breakout sessions will help frame local preferences at the October community advisory committee meeting.

Carefree Commuter Challenge reduces drive-alone trips by 43 percent

Sept. 28, 2010 9:36 p.m.

This summer’s Carefree Commuter Challenge inspired people to get out of their cars and use healthier options to get to work. More than 200 local businesses and 1,600 employees joined the challenge to use what’s described as sustainable transportation.

Hillsboro chamber members want more expansion for jobs

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 28, 2010 3:28 p.m.

At a meeting with Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan, Tualatin Valley business leaders expressed concern that Metro might act too slowly to get large industrial lots into the urban growth boundary – even if some of the changes Jordan has proposed are implemented.

Last chance to weigh in on Community Investment Strategy

Sept. 27, 2010 11:56 a.m.

This Friday, Oct. 1, is the deadline for providing comments on how and where we should invest in important public structures and systems and how, where and if we should expand the urban growth boundary to accommodate future residential and employment growth. Take an online survey

Visiting "our" Vancouver

By Carlotta Collette

Sept. 24, 2010 6:37 p.m.

I have made several treks across the Columbia River to "our" Vancouver in recent months, mostly to learn more about the transportation needs of our sister community. During each trip, I spotted Vancouver success stories in the making, but never had the time to indulge my curiosity about these other terrific things the city is doing.

Innovation at The Knoll in Tigard delivers energy savings through design

Sept. 24, 2010 10:56 a.m.

The 40-foot high "living column" was created with sheet metal and stainless steel cable to grace the entry courtyard of The Knoll, an affordable housing development for seniors set to open next spring in Tigard.

Report: Lake Oswego bus would be cheaper, but wouldn’t spur development

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 22, 2010 5:15 p.m.

Metro Council briefed on upcoming environmental report at Tuesday worksession. Express bus would be $328 million cheaper, but federal matches make project substantially cheaper for regional partners.

Cyclists celebrate the new Graham Oaks Nature Park

Sept. 20, 2010 6:10 p.m.

Dozens of people enjoyed a special Bike There! tour through Metro's new Graham Oaks Nature Park on Saturday morning, Sept. 18. The ride stretched along a scenic, six-mile route and preceded the park's official opening ceremony featuring a pancake breakfast, learning stations and music.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Metro travel options grant applications due Oct. 15

Outreach, equity topics at Gresham briefing

Jordan follows up on issues raised at Aug. 26 Westside Economic Alliance forum

Metro begins dialogue with communities of color around investments, policies

South metro business leaders ask about big picture

Highway 43 corridor neighbors discuss potential streetcar design options

Carefree Commuter Challenge reduces drive-alone trips by 43 percent

Hillsboro chamber members want more expansion for jobs

How annual industrial replenishment could work

Last chance to weigh in on Community Investment Strategy

Visiting "our" Vancouver

Innovation at The Knoll in Tigard delivers energy savings through design

Report: Lake Oswego bus would be cheaper, but wouldn’t spur development

Jordan questions UGB review calendar

Cyclists celebrate the new Graham Oaks Nature Park