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Active transportation, road widening proposals get unanimous OK at Metro Council

Reporting, transportation

Metro Councilors voted unanimously Thursday to approve changes to the region's transportation plan, setting the stage for road, trail and bike projects from Troutdale to Tualatin to Hillsboro.

Region has a month to prioritize transportation projects for federal grant

planning and policy, transportation, finances & funding
 

Regional leaders have about a month to screen applications for a $474 million federal transportation grant program, with hopes of having one project in the region to forcefully endorse.

Multnomah Channel wetlands play a crucial role in river health

Reporting, natural areas

Adjacent to Sauvie Island and a short walk from the traffic of U.S. 30, a quiet, undistinguished marsh is testament to conservation efforts that have restored the historic function of an important wetland.

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

planning and policy, Reporting, finances & funding, Community Investment Strategy

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.

Earth Day projects bring volunteers to Metro natural areas

activities, natural areas
 

VolunteersVolunteers are pitching in on special Earth Day projects at Metro's natural areas – and it's not too late to join them.

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