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Suggest improvements, refine $22 million in transportation projects

Sept. 29, 2011 2:40 p.m.

Cities and counties across the region have nominated 11 biking, walking and freight projects for Metro to fund – and now through Oct. 13, the public gets a chance to help refine and improve those projects.

Couch Street Apartments connect residents to safe, reliable travel options

Sept. 27, 2011 4:22 p.m.

Renters looking to expand their travel options may find the Couch Street Apartments the ideal urban dwelling, with space to store and work on their bicycles inside the building and multiple MAX lines running within steps of the front door. The project comes with support from Metro's Transit-Oriented Development Program for its use of space and promise of accessibility.

Public gets to improve, refine $22 million in transportation projects through Oct. 13

Sept. 27, 2011 2:42 p.m.

Cities and counties across the region have nominated 11 transportation projects for Metro to approve – and now through Oct. 13, the public gets a chance to help refine and improve those projects.

Southwest Corridor Plan kicks off with community events

Sept. 23, 2011 4:40 p.m.

Beginning this month, the Southwest Corridor Plan launches the collaborative planning effort to create livable and sustainable communities along the Barbur Boulevard/Highway 99W corridor connecting Portland and Sherwood.

Willamette Falls site presents risks, opportunities for Metro and the region

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 22, 2011 6:37 p.m.

High risk, high reward – and uncharted territory. Those are the themes of the conversation as Metro and other state and local partners decide whether to move forward with trying to acquire an abandoned industrial site in downtown Oregon City, adjacent to Willamette Falls.

Metro Council approves plan for implementing Oregon Zoo bond projects

Sept. 22, 2011 6:10 p.m.

photo of a penguin swimmingin the Oregon Zoo's penguinarium

The Metro Council today voted unanimously to approve early-phase designs for new animal exhibits, educational facilities and sustainability measures funded by the $125 million bond measure passed by local voters in 2008.

Hughes says trade mission is about laying the groundwork for job growth

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 22, 2011 9:42 a.m.

Metro Council President Tom Hughes is on the final leg of a 10 day trade mission to Asia, his third trip overseas in the name of economic development since he took office in January.

Head to OMSI for a free event to help you and your family get rolling

Sept. 21, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Bike riding is good for your health and saves you money, so Metro and OMSI are teaming up for The Power of the Pedal. The free, bilingual event is open to the public and will provide biking fun for the entire family on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. in OMSI’s front plaza.

Get fall inspiration at a natural gardening demonstration site

Sept. 20, 2011 1:45 p.m.

In the temperate Pacific Northwest, gardening through the fall and even winter months can be pretty easy, and very rewarding. Fall gardening also builds and protects your soil, and makes spring garden start-up go more smoothly.

Consultant urges Metro to think about innovation at cemeteries

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 20, 2011 10:59 a.m.

Without changes, the cemeteries program could lose $2 million in the coming decade. Some simple options, mainly involving new facilities for cremated remains, could create new revenue for the program.

Not too late to get involved with Bike Commute Challenge

Sept. 19, 2011 10:38 a.m.

Sponsored by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Metro and Drive Less Save More, the Bike Commute Challenge awards prizes for the teams that log the greatest number of trips by bicycle during September.

350 Day event highlights carbon reduction, but not all convinced

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 16, 2011 3:55 p.m.

Metro Council endorses 350 Day, Moving Planet event scheduled for Sept. 24. The event drew praise from a Metro councilor, but questions from two speakers at Thursday's council meeting.

Time is running out to design your own bike helmet

Sept. 16, 2011 3:32 p.m.

Imagine riding around town wearing a helmet created by the next great designer - you! Metro, Drive Less Save More, Burgerville and Nutcase Helmets are sponsoring a helmet design contest through September 30.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Suggest improvements, refine $22 million in transportation projects

Youth use photos to exhibit health gap in outer Southeast Portland

Couch Street Apartments connect residents to safe, reliable travel options

Public gets to improve, refine $22 million in transportation projects through Oct. 13

Clean fleet project offers chance to kick the tires

Southwest Corridor Plan kicks off with community events

Willamette Falls site presents risks, opportunities for Metro and the region

Metro Council approves plan for implementing Oregon Zoo bond projects

Hughes says trade mission is about laying the groundwork for job growth

Head to OMSI for a free event to help you and your family get rolling

Get fall inspiration at a natural gardening demonstration site

Consultant urges Metro to think about innovation at cemeteries

Not too late to get involved with Bike Commute Challenge

350 Day event highlights carbon reduction, but not all convinced

Time is running out to design your own bike helmet