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Public notice: Opportunity to comment on public draft of the 2021-24 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

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Portland Tribune summer internship program open for high school students

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

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Can planting a trillion trees save our planet?

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Have a say: Tomorrow’s garbage and recycling facilities are being planned today

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Metro Council votes to refer homeless services ballot measure

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Public notice: Opportunity to comment on public draft of the 2021-24 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

March 31, 2020 12:08 p.m.

Provide your thoughts on the package of federally funded transportation projects scheduled for 2021-24 in the greater Portland area.

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

March 26, 2020 8:49 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. April 24, 2020. A final notice will not be published.

Can planting a trillion trees save our planet?

By Jonathan Soll

March 10, 2020 12:35 p.m.

A young woman in hijab holds a tree as other teenagers plant trees at Oxbow Regional Park.

A recent study suggests that planting 1 trillion trees would significantly reduce climate change. Can trees save the planet?

Have a say: Tomorrow’s garbage and recycling facilities are being planned today

March 3, 2020 11:30 a.m.

A woman raises her hand during a community forum

Metro seeks youth and adults from diverse backgrounds to serve on two advisory groups that will help plan new recycling and transfer centers. Applications accepted until March 27, 2020.

Metro Council votes to refer homeless services ballot measure

Feb. 26, 2020 3:16 p.m.

Greater Portland voters will have a chance to weigh in on a regional measure that would provide supportive housing services to people experiencing chronic homelessness.

Transportation Survey: Help shape the future of your community

Feb. 25, 2020 12:22 p.m.

A bus stops for rider and cyclist rides by

Now through March 13, share your views on potential investments in our transportation system.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on fee structures at transfer stations

Feb. 24, 2020 10:38 a.m.

Metro is proposing new administrative rules clarifying fee structures at transfer stations

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on operating requirements at transfer stations

Feb. 24, 2020 10:23 a.m.

Metro is proposing new administrative rules clarifying operating requirements and performance expectations at transfer stations

Metro Council postpones vote on ballot measure

Feb. 19, 2020 3:59 p.m.

Metro Councilors seated at table during working session

The council is working toward a Feb. 27 deadline to finalize ballot language to put a supportive housing measure on the May ballot. The vote, previously scheduled for Thursday is now expected to take place next week.

On the job with Annelise Tuitavuki

By Talullah Blanco

Feb. 18, 2020 11:56 a.m.

Annelise Tuitavuki sorts through paint at Metro South Hazardous Waste Facility

Annelise Tuitavuki loves her job as a hazardous waste technician at Metro South. She is the first person employed through a new partnership between Metro and Oregon Tradeswomen.

Council holds public hearing on potential supportive housing measure

By Claire Rischiotto

Feb. 14, 2020 2:53 p.m.

Metro Council and members of the community at the Feb. 13 public hearing on supportive housing.

The Metro Council held a public hearing on a potential housing measure to provide housing services throughout the region

Marissa Madrigal selected by Metro Council President Lynn Peterson to be next COO

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 13, 2020 2:30 p.m.

After 14 years at Multnomah County, Madrigal will join Metro as the head of day-to-day operations.

Metro Council president presents plan to address transportation and housing issues

By Claire Rischiotto

Feb. 7, 2020 5:18 p.m.

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson speaks at the State of the Region

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson shares her vision for a stronger future for transportation and housing throughout the region

Metro Council considers new measure to address housing crisis

Feb. 5, 2020 5:16 p.m.

Ballot proposal in May 2020 election would raise funds for permanent supportive housing and other services for people forced to live outside.