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

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

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Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

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Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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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.

Simple steps can keep holiday meals waste-free

Nov. 22, 2011 2:07 p.m.

Sandwiches piled high with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and roasted turkey slices. Sweet potato pies still game for another round of whipped cream. Spicy holiday greens that hold their own amid the biscuits, cornbread and candied yams. Nothing says "Thanksgiving" like the bounty of sweet and savory leftovers after the big day.

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.

Metro, Hillsboro team up to bring nature park to Orenco neighborhood

By Laura Oppenheimer Odom

Nov. 18, 2011 12:35 p.m.

Metro Council votes to spend $2 million to acquire Orenco Woods, a former golf course, as part of natural areas bond program. Hillsboro will contribute another $2 million.

Electric vehicle charging stations installed at Metro’s offices, convention facilities

Nov. 16, 2011 2:40 p.m.

Visitors attending conferences, consumer and trade shows and special events at two of Metro’s visitor venues can now charge their electric vehicles during their stay. The same is true for guests of the Metro Regional Center.

Report: College-age women want safe personal care products

Nov. 14, 2011 10:15 a.m.

A report released today finds Oregon college-age women are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals every day through the use of personal care products largely unregulated for safety. These same women want manufacturers and government agencies to ensure the products they use every day are safe.

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.

Metro walks its talk with new green building policy

Nov. 7, 2011 12:22 p.m.

With the recent adoption of its first-ever green building policy, Metro has set new sustainability standards for all the agency’s facilities and developed properties, from regional parks, solid waste transfer stations and the Oregon Zoo to venues such as the Portland Expo Center and Oregon Convention Center.

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.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

In Latin America, Ciclovia is a cultural touchstone

Simple steps can keep holiday meals waste-free

Metro Council appoints diverse residents to influential transportation panel

Data researchers gather for open house

Metro, Hillsboro team up to bring nature park to Orenco neighborhood

Electric vehicle charging stations installed at Metro’s offices, convention facilities

'Green' is the new 'black' Friday

Report: College-age women want safe personal care products

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

Metro walks its talk with new green building policy

Frank talk about community design and health

Metro Council approves new master plan for Oregon Zoo

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