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Can Portland area businesses help meet state emissions standards?

By Molly Simas

April 3, 2013 2:30 p.m.

Whatever their motive, the way business owners from across the Portland region have been cutting back driving costs has been a relief to regional planners, who have to address a state mandate to reduce vehicle emissions.

Road widening proposals receive cool reception at Metro Council discussion

By Nick Christensen

April 3, 2013 11:52 a.m.

The proposals – specifically two road widening projects in Hillsboro, one on Interstate 5 near Tigard and another along Interstate 205 in East Portland – raised questions about how wide is too wide for Portland region roadways.

EPA emissions proposal may aid Metro in meeting statewide goals

By Nick Christensen

March 29, 2013 4:35 p.m.

Planners from the regional government have been working to address a mandate from the Oregon Legislature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was unclear Friday if the EPA's proposed standards, if adopted nationwide, would move Metro closer to being able to address the state's mandates.

Councilors express little interest in TriMet takeover bill

By Nick Christensen

March 21, 2013 10:40 a.m.

A bill that would initiate a Metro takeover of TriMet was met with skepticism from Metro councilors Tuesday, as some wondered whether House Bill 3316 would actually address perceived problems with TriMet.

MPAC members told existing plans could meet climate goals

By Nick Christensen

March 15, 2013 12:42 p.m.

Regional leaders were brought up to speed on Metro's tailpipe emissions reduction plan Wednesday, as staff working on the Climate Smart Communities project briefed the Metro Policy Advisory Committee.

Region's downtowns and main streets bloom with help from public programs

By Peggy Morell

Feb. 27, 2013 9:01 a.m.

With today's growing preference for walkable communities and locally owned and operated businesses, historic streets and districts are re-emerging as the heart of the community that draw people together and help rebuild local economies.

Warm up with the Drive Less Connect winter gift card giveaway

Feb. 20, 2013 11:30 a.m.

Kicking off another great year of Drive Less Connect, Metro is rewarding five commuters each week with $50 gift cards and two grand prize winners with a $100 gift card - just by logging carpool commute trips from Feb. 4-March 31.

Residents looking for the complete package in the Southwest corridor

Feb. 7, 2013 12:55 p.m.

Beginning with the premise that we cannot afford everything, Southwest Corridor Plan partners have continued to engage communities from Sherwood to Portland on the benefits and tradeoffs of different types of public investment.

Suburban transit a key piece of tailpipe emissions study

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 29, 2013 2:05 p.m.

In the suburbs, hour-long commutes and mid-day service dropoffs make it hard to justify going somewhere on a bus. Would an increase in service help the region meet a state mandate to reduce tailpipe emissions? If so, can we afford it?

Get the scoop on the Mount Scott/Scouter Mountain Trail at Jan. 31 open house

Jan. 25, 2013 9:30 a.m.

The Mount Scott/Scouter Mountain Trail would link the Springwater Corridor and Powell Butte in the north with Mount Talbert and the Clackamas River in the south, bringing together town centers, neighborhoods, schools and natural areas – including the 100-acre Scouter Mountain Nature Park.

Metro invests $450,000 in 23 community placemaking projects across greater Portland

Can Portland area businesses help meet state emissions standards?

Road widening proposals receive cool reception at Metro Council discussion

Have your say in Metro's Climate Smart Communities project

EPA emissions proposal may aid Metro in meeting statewide goals

Councilors express little interest in TriMet takeover bill

MPAC members told existing plans could meet climate goals

Hillsboro's GoPoint could make it easier to find transportation options

Oregon City to take lead on Willamette Falls planning

Region's downtowns and main streets bloom with help from public programs

What do you think about proposed transportation plan amendments?

Warm up with the Drive Less Connect winter gift card giveaway

Committee approves project bundles in the Southwest corridor for performance evaluation

Residents looking for the complete package in the Southwest corridor

Suburban transit a key piece of tailpipe emissions study

Get the scoop on the Mount Scott/Scouter Mountain Trail at Jan. 31 open house