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The road ahead: Questions and answers about what's next for Division bus transit

Jan. 4, 2017 11:50 a.m.

After several years of planning, the Portland region's next big transit investment is moving forward. What happens next? Here are some questions and answers about what's now called the Division Transit Project.

Beyond better Division bus service: A broader vision for Portland and Gresham

Jan. 4, 2017 11:45 a.m.

A mother and son cross a crosswalk in Southeast Portland

The vision the project's partners have developed provides Southeast Portland, East Portland and Gresham with much more than just faster and more comfortable bus service. Here are seven improvements coming to the corridor that go beyond the new Division bus service.

Metro acquires 51-acre property along Tualatin River to protect water quality, restore habitat

By Yuxing Zheng

Dec. 29, 2016 4:45 p.m.

photo of new acquisition along Tualatin River

The northern edge of the property borders the Tualatin River for nearly 1,400 feet, and the new acquisition is almost entirely within the floodplain.

Developer, city officials ready to move forward with construction of Oliver Station apartments

By Guadalupe Triana

Dec. 21, 2016 10:53 a.m.

At the site of a notorious East Portland nightclub, a developer is working with two city agencies and Metro to put a spark in a neighborhood that has long struggled with economic growth. Construction is set to begin on Oliver Station, a 145-apartment project with two five-story buildings and an additional 29,565 square feet of retail space.

Southwest light rail environmental impact review set to proceed

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 14, 2016 8:30 a.m.

A few weeks after winning narrow support from Tigard voters, a proposed Portland-to-Tualatin light rail project proceeded to its next stop Monday as local leaders finalized the range of routes, stations and related walking, biking and roadway projects to be studied in a federally-required environmental review.

Retired Metro planner Andy Cotugno honored with lifetime walkability achievement award

Dec. 6, 2016 4:28 p.m.

Andy Cotugno accepts the 2016 Legacy Award at Oregon Walks' Weston Awards dinner, Dec. 2, 2016.

Oregon Walks presented retired Metro planner Andy Cotugno with its 2016 Weston Legacy Award last week, recognizing his decades of work advancing more walkable communities in the Portland region.

Beyond the Orange: 6 more wins for getting around in Milwaukie

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 6, 2016 8:59 a.m.

While the Orange Line MAX understandably grabs much of the attention, it's not the only thing that's making it easier and safer to get around Milwaukie. City leaders and residents are celebrating a number of recent or planned improvements and efforts in the community. Here are a few.

Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

The road ahead: Questions and answers about what's next for Division bus transit

By the numbers: 11 figures that tell the Powell-Division project story

Beyond better Division bus service: A broader vision for Portland and Gresham

"If you know the answer, ask harder questions": A Q&A with Dick Walker

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Metro acquires 51-acre property along Tualatin River to protect water quality, restore habitat

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Developer, city officials ready to move forward with construction of Oliver Station apartments

Southwest light rail environmental impact review set to proceed

Mt. Hood Community College students inspire restoration of South Beaver Creek Natural Area

Forest Grove celebrates groundbreaking of Jesse Quinn Apartments

Retired Metro planner Andy Cotugno honored with lifetime walkability achievement award

Asbestos rules for Metro transfer stations customers changing April 1

Down the line: Tracking change in Milwaukie, after MAX

Beyond the Orange: 6 more wins for getting around in Milwaukie