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$1 billion for safety, transit, community stability proposed as part of 2020 transportation measure

By Ambar Espinoza

July 6, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Middle school students walk along a completed sidewalk

A potential transportation funding measure would include $1 billion in programs to improve safety and access to transit. The programs would also help prevent displacement in areas where transportation improvements happen.

Argyle Gardens, an affordable housing community opens in North Portland

July 1, 2020 3:02 p.m.

Modular housing in North Portland at the Argyle Gardens apartments

Metro contributed $340,000 to the project which created 71 new apartments near the Kenton/ N Denver MAX station.

Construction begins on 54 new affordable homes in Beaverton

June 29, 2020 4 p.m.

The first first regional Affordable Housing Bond project breaks ground.

The Only Medicine For People Is People

By Constantino Khalaf

June 24, 2020 2:32 p.m.

The Southwest Corridor Equitable Development Strategy's new Equity Coalition Manager, Nuhamin Eiden's experience as a Black woman and immigrant in the United States lends her a unique perspective on coalition building and the need for systemic change.

Share your views on draft transportation measure

June 24, 2020 11:30 a.m.

People sitting around a table, some taking notes, some raising their hands to speak

Metro is hosting a series of online listening sessions where Metro Councilors will hear public input on a draft transportation funding measure. The first session is Tuesday, June 30 for residents who live in Clackamas County. Three more will follow on July 6, 7 and 9 for people in East Multnomah County, Portland and Washington County respectively. All sessions begin at 5:30 p.m.

Food donations from Metro visitor venues support community

June 3, 2020 5:45 p.m.

Metro venues donate food to support our community

Since mid-March, Metro’s visitor venues have been closed from doing business. The halt to events and food and beverage services left an abundance of food, beverages and snacks that could not be utilized in a timely manner.

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

June 3, 2020 3:53 p.m.

Community Placemaking grants awarded for 2020

June 3, 2020 1:12 p.m.

Group photo of East African All Stars. 11 young men and 3 adults standing in front of brick wall.

Metro awarded $190,000 to eleven projects, chosen from a pool of 79 applicants.

A statement from Metro Council President Lynn Peterson: A time to acknowledge and listen

By Metro Council President Lynn Peterson

June 1, 2020 9 a.m.

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson addresses recent events of racial violence against the Black community.

A statement from Metro Deputy Council President Juan Carlos González: Silence is complacency, now is the time to take action

By Metro Councilor Juan Carlos González

June 1, 2020 9 a.m.

Metro Deputy Council President Juan Carlos González addresses recent events of racial violence against the Black community.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on technical corrections to the 2021-24 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

May 29, 2020 11:37 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of technical corrections to the 2021-24 MTIP. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. June 29, 2020. A final notice will not be published.

Metro starts pilot program to collect Styrofoam for recycling

May 26, 2020 12:36 p.m.

collection of food containers and packaging made out of foam

Metro, in partnership with Agilyx, will collect Styrofoam and other expanded polystyrene foam products at the Metro South transfer station.

Greater Portland says yes to supportive housing services

May 19, 2020 8:40 p.m.

woman and daughter holding hands and looking at an apartment building

Ballot measure approved by voters will fund mental health care, case management, job training and other services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Metro buys 76-acre property in Clackamas County to bridge gap in Cazadero State Trail

By Megan Zabel Holmes

May 15, 2020 11:31 a.m.

A creek flows through a thick forest of mossy trees and ferns.

The purchase will help connect Cazadero State Trail to the Springwater Corridor Trail.

Revised Metro budget forecasts a 20 percent revenue drop because of visitor venue closures

By Nick Christensen

May 12, 2020 3:12 p.m.

That number could change depending on when facilities like the Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Zoo and other visitor venues reopen.