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Survey helps answer who is our region's next daily transit rider, walker or cyclist

bikesA recently-released travel and awareness survey conducted by Metro Regional Travel Options (RTO) program reflects a growing trend in Portland area residents' willingness to seek out and use a variety of travel options to get to work or school or run errands.

Now accepting applications for Metro’s Equity Advisory Committee

Metro is creating an Advisory Committee to support the development of Metro’s agency-specific equity strategy and encourages interested individuals to apply.

Metro's 2013-14 budget proposal reflects federal cuts in planning funding

The proposed $481 million budget, set to be reviewed by the Metro Council starting next week.

Don’t hang up your helmet on rainy days – be a Wet Weather Rider

wet weatherThis spring, don’t let rainy days keep you off your bike. Metro Drive Less Save More and our partners salute those pedaling around town on grey and rainy days – and encourage everyone to give wet weather riding a try.

Regional leaders say tailpipe project goals match with community visions

Several representatives to a region-wide advisory committee said Wednesday that Metro's Climate Smart Communities program is about more than tailpipe emissions, saying it's about what citizens want in their communities.

Metro awards $2.1 million to improve air quality and community health

Metro announces the recipients of $2.1 million in funds awarded through the Regional Travel Options grant program. These fourteen grants will support projects that increase opportunities for residents to use transit, carpool, ride their bicycles or walk.

Oregon Zoo summer concert series tickets on sale April 26

Lineup is set for the long-running outdoor music series’ 35th season

On this date in 1979: The Doobie Brothers were about to hit No. 1 on the pop charts, crashing the disco era with their soulful smash "What a Fool Believes." The B-52s were putting the finishing touches on their classic debut record – packed with party favorites like "Rock Lobster" and "Dance This Mess Around." "Weird Al" Yankovic was practicing accordion, listening to Dr. Demento and contemplating an unlikely career path; his first single, "My Bologna," would come out later in the year. And the Oregon Zoo was making preparations to host its first summer concert series.

Can Portland area businesses help meet state emissions standards?

Whatever their motive, the way business owners from across the Portland region have been cutting back driving costs has been a relief to regional planners, who have to address a state mandate to reduce vehicle emissions.

Road widening proposals receive cool reception at Metro Council discussion

The proposals – specifically two road widening projects in Hillsboro, one on Interstate 5 near Tigard and another along Interstate 205 in East Portland – raised questions about how wide is too wide for Portland region roadways.

Have your say in Metro's Climate Smart Communities project

What will your community look like in 2035? How will our choices today shape how we live, work and get around in the future? Metro wants your opinion.