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Indigenous marketplaces provide alternatives for holiday shopping

By Constantino Khalaf

Dec. 13, 2019 10:45 a.m.

Handmade earings for sale at Portland indigenous market

Culturally-sensitive spaces curated by, and created for, indigenous artists and makers see success across greater Portland.

Metro Council adopts new guidelines on street and trail design

Dec. 12, 2019 12:35 p.m.

sidewalk along Cornell Road in Hillsboro

The new guide will inform the design of transportation projects across greater Portland.

Portland area voters continue to support investments to address traffic, safety

By Claire Rischiotto

Dec. 11, 2019 4:55 p.m.

MAX and traffic on Interstate 84 in Portland

Voters in greater Portland continue to show broad willingness to pay for needed investments in the region’s transportation system, according to the results of a poll conducted at the beginning of December.

Regional Travel Options grant opening

Dec. 9, 2019 10:28 a.m.

Young man and woman crossing street. Woman is using a mobility device

Beginning Jan. 1 through March 1, 2020 the RTO program will open a new sponsorship funding cycle and will be accepting applications for two grant categories: Marketing, and Infrastructure & Innovation.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

Dec. 3, 2019 7:19 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Jan. 7, 2020. A final notice will not be published.

Applications open for Metro’s Community Placemaking grants

Nov. 22, 2019 9:30 a.m.

Four people sit around a crafting table holding flowers

Excited about a project that would bring positive change to your neighborhood? The application window for the 2020 grant cycle is now open. Attend an information session in December to learn more!

Trading a forklift for scrubs: a new career in the Southwest Corridor

By Constantino Khalaf

Nov. 7, 2019 9 a.m.

A participant in the Metro-sponsored program Promise for the Southwest Corridor pursues a new career thanks to this partnership between Oregon Health & Science University and Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization.

Community transportation forums bring neighbors, local leaders together

By Claire Rischiotto

Nov. 1, 2019 3 p.m.

Hillsboro business owner Sushmita Poddar at the Washington County Get Moving 2020 transportation forum

More than 200 people came together at events in Portland, Hillsboro and Oregon City to discuss local investments that could be part of a 2020 regional transportation funding measure.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

Oct. 28, 2019 10:07 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Nov. 25, 2019. A final notice will not be published.

Let's get moving: community conversations about transportation

Oct. 9, 2019 9:47 a.m.

Photo of stickies from a group exercise about values and desired outcomes related to transportation investments.

October 21-24, join neighbors, community leaders and transportation experts in Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah County to learn about local investments that could be part of a potential 2020 regional transportation funding measure.

ODOT, Metro kick start the Get There Challenge

Oct. 2, 2019 12:51 p.m.

a young woman stands on a MAX train platform holding her fare pass

Metro joins ODOT to launch the Get There Challenge - a chance for people to win prizes and get recognition for getting around Oregon without driving alone.

El Plan del ‘Southwest Corridor’, busca que el transportarse de un lugar a otro sea una actividad más rápida y segura

By Ambar Espinoza

Sept. 19, 2019 11:15 a.m.

Mucho de lo que se habla en este momento, es la propuesta de que llegue a esta zona una línea nueva del MAX, pero el Plan del ‘Southwest Corridor’ (Corredor suroeste) incluye carreteras, senderos, aceras y mejoras al servicio de autobuses, para los residentes de un área de Beaverton a Lake Oswego y desde el centro de Portland a Sherwood y Tualatin.

El Plan del 'Southwest Corridor': Los responsables

By Ambar Espinoza

Sept. 19, 2019 11:15 a.m.

una reunion del comité directivo del Plan del ‘Southwest Corridor’

Un plan para mejorar como la gente se transporta en la zona del ‘Southwest Corridor’ (Corredor suroeste), tiene muchas piezas que ajustar con varios responsables asociados. He aquí una breve descripción de ellos y sus funciones.

Rostros del ‘Southwest Corridor’: La gente

By Ambar Espinoza and Arashi Young

Sept. 19, 2019 11:15 a.m.

Linda y Richard Edwards esperan el autobús con su hija.

¿Quién vive, trabaja y juega en el ‘Southwest Corridor’? ¿Quiénes son las personas aquí, que se verían afectadas por las inversiones en el transporte?

Rostros del ‘Southwest Corridor’: Los negocios

By Ambar Espinoza and Arashi Young

Sept. 19, 2019 11:15 a.m.

un retrato de Bill Garyfallou y Ekaterini Garyfallou

¿Quienes son los dueños de negocios y los que poseen propiedades en el ‘Southwest Corridor’? ¿Quiénes son las personas que se verían afectadas por inversiones en el transporte?