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Portland-Milwaukie Light-Rail project video series?
To help educate the public and assuage the fears of those who think the light-rail project is a flawed idea, TriMet on Monday released episode one of its "Bridgeview" series, a so-called behind-the-scenes look at how and why the light-rail line will be constructed.
Clackamas County residents try to stop Portland-Milwaukie light rail
Clackamas County is facing opposition to its plan to create an urban renewal area that would help fund its $25 million contribution to the Portland-Milwaukie Light-Rail project.
In-water work for Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge to begin Friday
This summer, construction crews on the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge project need to build four in-water structures. Meanwhile, crews working to clean up the Zidell site need to remove and 鈥渃ap鈥� contaminants along 3,000 feet of shoreline. Both teams have four months to do this work 鈥� and they鈥檒l be working in basically the same place.
TriMet OK’d for Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge construction
Just in time, transit agency TriMet today received the last permit it will need to begin construction on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge, just days before in-water work is scheduled to start on the $1.49 billion project July 1.
Light rail not enough for developers
For today’s paper, I looked at the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project and the development that’s expected to spring up along that line. The Urban Land Institute blog recently reported on […]
Light rail not enough for developers
For today’s paper, I looked at the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project and the development that’s expected to spring up along that line. The Urban Land Institute blog recently reported on […]
Can light rail make good on development hype?
Light rail is coming to a whole new set of neighborhoods with the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project that starts construction this summer. As redevelopment plans and expectations are drafted for that project, the view along the city鈥檚 other light-rail lines raises questions of when exactly that development will happen.
Portland approves bond sale for new light-rail line
The Portland City Council is set to vote on Wednesday to authorize the sale of $45 million in bonds, which will help fund its share of the $1.4 billion Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
Feds give green light on Portland-Milwaukie light rail design
The Federal Transit Administration has given the green light for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project to enter the final design phase.
Obama budget includes light rail, CRC funding
President Obama's proposed fiscal 2012 budget includes $200 million for the Portland to Milwaukee Light Rail Project and the potential for up to $400 million for the Columbia River Crossing Project.
Portland-Milwaukie bridge to break ground July 1
Northwest Geotech Inc. will begin its geotechnical exploration of land around the planned Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail bridge next week in an effort to gather data for the design of the bridge's foundation.
Construction begins on Moody Avenue project
Crews began this week to prepare Moody Avenue for integration with a new transit bridge that will be a part of TriMet's Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
