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Metro sponsors and presents at 2011 Oregon Active Transportation Summit, March 29-30

March 29, 2011 9:50 a.m.

The Oregon Active Transportation Summit is taking place March 29 and 30. This event is sponsored in part by Metro; staff will be speaking or participating on panels. Summit participants are spending two days in Salem, discussing a range of issues, polishing advocacy skills, and meeting directly with elected representatives to convey legislative goals. The event culminates in a 7:30 a.m. group bike ride to the Capitol on Wednesday, March 30, where participants will have the opportunity to meet with elected officials from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pedal Nation Bike Show will help families get ready to bike this spring

March 28, 2011 8:32 a.m.

Bicycles are taking over the Oregon Convention Center for the Pedal Nation Bicycle Show on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. Check out fun, interactive activities that focus on safety, test ride bicycles and see Portland’s largest display of bicycles, gear and apparel all under one roof.

Council notes: Numbers out for redistricting; new COO could be in place by September

By Nick Christensen

March 25, 2011 1:47 p.m.

Kathryn Harrington's District 4 needs to shrink, Carlotta Collette's District 2 must grow. Also, council discusses whether search for COO should be local or national.

Metro and partners kick off Trolley Trail construction, look forward to fall opening

March 24, 2011 5:02 p.m.

The Trolley Trail is officially under construction, and it was “all aboard” Tuesday during a kickoff celebration along the trail at Stringfield Family Park in Oak Grove. Metro joined government agencies, community groups and neighbors to commemorate the future six-mile pathway, which traces an old streetcar line between Milwaukie and Gladstone.

Oregon Convention Center: Collaboration toward zero waste

March 24, 2011 1:36 p.m.

Persistence as the industry leader in sustainability continues to pay off in dividends for the Oregon Convention Center. Since the OCC began its pursuit and achievement of LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Existing Buildings category) certification nearly ten years ago, diverting waste generated from conventions and events became a high priority for facility staff. Each year the OCC’s diversion rates have increased considerably, keeping garbage out of area landfills and cutting waste disposal costs by roughly half. Some clients of note have fully embraced it. Consider the Food Services of America (FSA) corporation. At its recent Universal Food Show held at OCC earlier this month, FSA event planners established a laudable waste diversion goal rarely seen in the convention and meeting industry: achieve zero waste.

Noted UBC professor, writer visits Metro to speak about building sustainable communities

March 23, 2011 4 p.m.

Patrick Condon, University of British Columbia Professor of Landscape Architecture and author of many books on community design and sustainability, will speak at a brown bag event at Metro on Tuesday, March 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Condon will share new ideas from his latest book, Seven Rules for Sustainable Communities. Condon contends that cities are responsible for 80% of all greenhouse gas emissions largely due to the factors and patterns associated with late 20th-century growth. He goes further to say that we can make significant strides in achieving U.S. greenhouse gas reduction targets by changing the way we build and retrofit our cities. His visit comes during a week in which elected officials and community leaders will be addressing transportation methods and how they impact the livability of our region in a number of forums.

Metro dishes toxics-free tips for green cleaning, gardening at Better Living Show

March 23, 2011 3:41 p.m.

Want a spic-and-span kitchen without harsh household chemicals? Ready for easy homegrown edibles sans the hazardous pesticides? Don’t miss Metro at this weekend’s free Better Living Show, March 25 to 27 at the Portland Expo Center. From cleaning green with simple ingredients to wooing beneficial birds, Metro’s exhibits and seminars will offer practical tips and helpful resources to make your home and yard safer for people, pets and the planet.

Use travel options, save money as gas prices rise

March 22, 2011 5:24 p.m.

Driving takes a big bite out of your budget and your time, especially with gas prices on the rise. Luckily, you have lots of choices for getting around the region. Metro and Drive Less/Save More offer tips and information to help you spring into action to save money as gas prices climb toward $4 a gallon. By walking, biking, carpooling or taking transit for some of your trips, you can put more money in your pocket and less down your gas tank.

Legacy of collaboration remains after Jordan's departure

By Nick Christensen

March 18, 2011 4:18 p.m.

March 15 was Michael Jordan's last day at the helm of Portland's regional government, an eight year stretch that saw the agency redefine its mission and the role between its staff and elected officials.

Portland Center for the Performing Arts cleans up its act

March 18, 2011 3:33 p.m.

PCPA recently finished a two-year process of kicking some toxic characters off of its stages. All of the toxic items were taken to Metro’s hazardous waste facilities where they were either recycled or safely disposed of, while the latex paint was reprocessed into MetroPaint, a recycled interior/exterior latex product.

Tell Metro what you think about the Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail

March 18, 2011 9:35 a.m.

Metro will be conducting an onsite survey between March 19 and April 1 at Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail to gather feedback on what the community values about Glendoveer and to get input on potential improvements to the facilities.

Oregon Zoo invites community to preview master plan

March 15, 2011 3:32 p.m.

The Oregon Zoo is developing a new 20-year master plan and is inviting the public to an early preview. Members of the public are encouraged to drop in at one of two open houses and view conceptual drawings and initial designs, chat with designers and animal experts and provide feedback.

Last day to Opt In for the next prize drawing

March 15, 2011 10:30 a.m.

Have you joined Opt In yet? Now's the time: If you sign up to participate in Metro's new online panel today, you'll be eligible to win one of five $50 cash gift cards you can use anywhere! More than 2,500 of your neighbors in the region have already signed up to participate in Metro's new online panel and help guide important decisions that affect your community.