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TriMet’s diversity program thriving
TriMet's program to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprise companies has continued to succeed as two contractors set records for money committed to be shared with DBE subcontractors.
Metro helps fill money gap for light-rail project
Council's approval of a $27.4 million federal bond - issued to the regional government through a federal flexible funds program - will help reduce a $137 million shortfall.
Funds targeted for light-rail project gap
The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, composed of elected officials and representatives of area transportation agencies, approved a measure to put $27.4 million in bond money toward the Portland-Milwaulkie Light-Rail Project.
Q&A: A conversation with Dan Blocher
Dan Blocher, the new executive director of capital projects for TriMet,sat down with the 91视频 to talk about the proposed 7.3-mile, $1.47 billion Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
Portland-Milwaukie light rail hits shortfall
Portland transit agency TriMet today received a lower-than-expected commitment from the Federal Transit Administration to fund part of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project.
Portland light-rail route goes where the money is
When working on a recent story about transportation system development charge overlay zones, I had an interesting conversation with Gerard Mildner, an associate professor of real estate finance at Portland […]
Portland light-rail route goes where the money is
When working on a recent story about transportation system development charge overlay zones, I had an interesting conversation with Gerard Mildner, an associate professor of real estate finance at Portland […]
Milwaukie business finds way out of MAX’s path
TriMet's new MAX light-rail line from Portland to Milwaukie runs right through a metal heat-treating business. The business is being forced to move, but it has some limitations that make relocating especially challenging.
Milwaukie Light Rail releases design report
A conceptual design report for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project was released Monday in advance of Thursday's citizens' advisory committee meeting.
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
