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Graham Oaks provides prime habitat for pollinators – and for students to learn

By Brandi Boyett

June 15, 2016 8 a.m.

Because Boones Ferry Primary School and Graham Oaks Nature park are so close, Metro and the West Linn-Wilsonville School District have partnered to use Graham Oaks as an educational environment for the students, where they can explore and participate in service learning projects regularly.

Elisa Dozono appointed to chair commission that oversees regional visitor venues

June 14, 2016 2:25 p.m.

Elisa J. Dozono will serve as chair of oversight group for the Metro-run Oregon Convention Center, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the Portland Expo Center

With job growth in mind, MPAC agrees with Metro's proposed equity strategy

By Nick Christensen

June 10, 2016 11:15 a.m.

The committee voted Wednesday to authorize MPAC Chair Tim Clark to write a letter supporting Metro's draft strategy for racial equity, diversity and inclusion. The Metro Council is set to consider the strategy later this month.

New water play, event space and more on tap in master plan for Blue Lake Regional Park

June 10, 2016 8 a.m.

children viewing images of proposed improvements to Blue Lake Park

Metro has worked over the past year with the community to develop a master plan that guides future investments, making sure the park stays fun, safe and relevant.

40-Mile Loop: Metro to move forward on closing key trail gap

By Ellen Wyoming DeLoy

June 7, 2016 8 a.m.

photo of Springwater Trail at Main City Park in Gresham

Metro in collaboration with Gresham and Troutdale will launch a planning effort to close one of the most significant remaining gaps between Troutdale and the popular Springwater Corridor Trail.

Leaders, neighbors seek details on inner-Division bus rapid transit

By Craig Beebe

June 3, 2016 9:45 a.m.

"Caution" was the word of the day as steering committee members for a bus rapid transit line between Portland and Gresham met Wednesday to discuss a new route option that would use Division Street in inner Southeast Portland rather than Powell Boulevard.

Looking ahead: 10 questions about the Southwest Corridor

By Craig Beebe

June 3, 2016 9 a.m.

The Portland region's next light rail line is in the works. And it's going southwest, from downtown Portland to Tigard and Tualatin. But there's a lot more than light rail ahead for this growing part of the region. Want to know what's up? Get answers to your questions here.

Commercial drivers wanted: Innovative study seeks Portland-area experiences

June 1, 2016 1:55 p.m.

Beginning in June, a new study seeks to better inform transportation investment, policy and planning across the region and state by hearing directly from commercial drivers about the trips they make in the Portland region.

Star News | Neighbors participate in Broadway-Weidler charrette

June 1, 2016 12:15 p.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

About 80 seats ready for neighbors and others interested in how Northeast Broadway and Weidler streets are developed were barely enough, and as many as a dozen neighbors were seen standing during presentations made at a charrette held in mid-May.

More than MAX: 4 projects that show the vision for the Southwest Corridor

May 25, 2016 4:39 p.m.

New crosswalks wtih rapid flash beacons, a pedestrian island and ADA ramps.

The Southwest Corridor Plan is more than light rail. It's an integrated plan for getting around in a growing, high-opportunity area of the Portland region. See a few other projects that are included.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter