In Latin America, Ciclovia is a cultural touchstone
Ciclovias – the model for Sunday Parkways – are a weekly occurance in many cities, including Mexico's capital, where car is king. But that doesn't mean bicycles are dominant the rest of the week.
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350 Day event highlights carbon reduction, but not all convinced
Metro Council endorses 350 Day, Moving Planet event scheduled for Sept. 24. The event drew praise from a Metro councilor, but questions from two speakers at Thursday's council meeting.
Grant funds project to create a Regional Active Transportation Plan
Oregon Department of Transportation awards Metro $280,000 to plan a transportation system for bikes and pedestrians. The work would be similar to the region's high capacity transit plan, completed in 2010.
Apotheker remembered as a visionary, Metro's "captain" on recycling
By Nick Christensen. This story was not subject to the approval of Metro staff or elected officials. Its content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Metro staff or councilors.
Steve Apotheker, who died Monday at 58, worked on recycling issues for more than 30 years. Friends, coworkers say Apotheker was a visionary who worked for environmental stewardship.
State's greenhouse gas mandate has Metro, cities thinking about getting public support
Polling shows that residents support responses to climate change - depending on the wording. Regional leaders told that Portland-area residents wary of new rules to adapt to climate change, but support them for other reasons.
