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Plan to address multi-billion dollar infrastructure shortfall centers around "Infrastructure Enterprise"

By Nick Christensen

April 25, 2013 4:40 p.m.

Citing a need for an organization focused on regional infrastructure development – specifically for projects that support job creation – leaders of the Community Investment Initiative this week presented the clearest picture yet of their project.

Little response from public, electeds on proposed transportation plan changes

By Nick Christensen

April 25, 2013 3:40 p.m.

The changes, including some road widening projects that got a chilly reception from the Metro Council, were approved unanimously without much substantive discussion at Wednesday's meeting of the Metro Policy Advisory Committee. Meanwhile, a public comment report on the projects showed little opposition to the proposals that received the most attention from the Metro Council.

Metro's M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp upgrade receives additional funds

April 22, 2013 2 p.m.

Metro recently received $400,000 from the Oregon State Marine Board and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to construct additional car parking and landscaping at the M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp launch point on the Columbia River.

Survey helps answer who is our region's next daily transit rider, walker or cyclist

April 22, 2013 11:30 a.m.

screenshot of the interactive travel options map

A recently-released travel and awareness survey conducted by Metro Regional Travel Options program reflects a growing trend in Portland area residents' willingness to seek out and use a variety of travel options to get to work or school or run errands.

Celebrate Earth Day: get informed, get outside, get green

April 22, 2013 10 a.m.

Earth Day offers an excellent chance to consider many opportunities to green lifestyles, celebrate the natural beauty of the region and have fun outside and while seeing how we can make a difference to support our communities.

Don’t hang up your helmet on rainy days – be a Wet Weather Rider

April 16, 2013 1 p.m.

This spring, don’t let rainy days keep you off your bike. Metro Drive Less Save More and our partners salute those pedaling around town on grey and rainy days – and encourage everyone to give wet weather riding a try.

Regional leaders say tailpipe project goals match with community visions

By Nick Christensen

April 12, 2013 11:05 a.m.

Several representatives to a region-wide advisory committee said Wednesday that Metro's Climate Smart Communities program is about more than tailpipe emissions, saying it's about what citizens want in their communities.

Metro awards $2.1 million to improve air quality and community health

April 10, 2013 1:45 p.m.

Awarded through the Regional Travel Options grant program, these 14 grants support projects that increase opportunities for residents to use transit, carpool, ride their bicycles or walk.

Artists selected to 'glean' creative answers to region's steady stream of trash

April 9, 2013 noon

photo of a truck dumping waste at Metro South

Five local artists were recently selected by a jury of arts and environmental professionals to participate in GLEAN, a program that will send them sorting through the region's trash in search of creative answers to the region's excessive waste generation.

Out like a lion: Zoo smashes attendance records

April 9, 2013 10:30 a.m.

photo of kid at the Oregon Zoo with a lion cub

The Oregon Zoo shattered attendance records in March, as nearly 160,000 visitors flocked to the park to see new additions like pink flamingos, a baby DeBrazza's monkey and a river otter pup just learning to swim.

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.

Parks and nature 2024: Commitment to results

Plan to address multi-billion dollar infrastructure shortfall centers around "Infrastructure Enterprise"

Little response from public, electeds on proposed transportation plan changes

Metro's M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp upgrade receives additional funds

Survey helps answer who is our region's next daily transit rider, walker or cyclist

Celebrate Earth Day: get informed, get outside, get green

Metro's 2013-14 budget proposal reflects federal cuts in planning funding

Now accepting applications for Metro’s Equity Advisory Committee

Earth Day projects bring volunteers to Metro natural areas

Don’t hang up your helmet on rainy days – be a Wet Weather Rider

Regional leaders say tailpipe project goals match with community visions

Metro awards $2.1 million to improve air quality and community health

Artists selected to 'glean' creative answers to region's steady stream of trash

Out like a lion: Zoo smashes attendance records

Metro scheduled to reopen Oxbow Regional Park April 6

Can Portland area businesses help meet state emissions standards?