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Metro funding helps Tualatin closes trail gap and expand river access

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Check out an exciting new way to plan bike, walk and transit combination trips

July 15, 2010 1:36 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to plan a trip that combines transit with walking or biking on just one route? TriMet's new trip planning tool, which is the development stage now, allows you to create routes that seamlessly integrate multiple modes of transportation. While it won't go public for another year, you can get a sneak preview on July 20 at Metro.

JPACT, Metro Council approve direction for applying flexible regional transportation dollars

July 8, 2010 7:08 p.m.

Today the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation and the Metro Council voted to approve policy direction for the 2014-15 regional flexible fund allocation program.

Bike the bridge! Metro's new video takes you over the I-5 Bridge

July 8, 2010 2:23 p.m.

No need to rely on a car and sit in traffic to cross the I-5 Bridge. Ride a bike instead! Metro wants you to feel safe and comfortable biking between Portland and Vancouver. Metro and Drive Less/Save More just released the "Crossing the I-5 Bridge" video showing how to safely cross the bridge by bike. Watch it online.

How well are we doing as a region – and how do we know?

July 2, 2010 3:25 p.m.

Every child in school is familiar with a report card – a measurement of how they're doing and where they could improve. But when it comes to measuring efforts to create and maintain a great place to live, the region lacks a similar report card.

Metro Council considers upcoming urban growth decisions

July 2, 2010 2:29 p.m.

As the Metro Council considers whether to expand the urban growth boundary this fall and how to invest in existing neighborhoods and employment areas, it has been working hard to make sure that new growth won't outpace local governments' abilities to provide vital services such as sewers, roads, schools and emergency services.

Biking across the I-5 Bridge: Metro shows how it’s done

June 30, 2010 9:14 a.m.

Ask most people if they've ever ridden a bike outside their neighborhood and the answer tends to be a matter-of-fact yes or no. Ask people, even avid cyclists, if they've ever ridden across the I-5 Bridge, and most often you're met with raised eyebrows.

Metro wins Education Program of the Year award for contribution to Outdoor School

June 28, 2010 9:26 a.m.

The Association of Oregon Recyclers recognized the innovative and effective partnership between Metro and Outdoor School when they presented the Education Program of the Year award to Metro's waste reduction education program. Since spring 2009, more than 12,000 sixth grade students received waste reduction education as part of their Outdoor School experience.

Lake Oswego to Portland Transit Project: Choosing an alternative

June 24, 2010 5:58 p.m.

With ever-increasing traffic, decision-makers are faced with the need to make the most of available public resources while protecting the character of neighborhoods in the Highway 43 corridor.

Metro partners with OMSI on sustainability exhibit

June 24, 2010 11:43 a.m.

In a partnership effort in promoting safety, livability, jobs and local control, Metro has joined the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's effort to develop a regional bilingual sustainability exhibit.

Share a ride and win free gas

June 23, 2010 5:10 p.m.

Carpoolers save money, ease the stress of commuting and reduce traffic congestion and pollution. And this summer they can get even more rewards for carpooling. Every month this summer the regional rideshare matching service, CarpoolMatchNW.org, is giving away five Union 76 gas cards valued at $50 each.