Land and transportation news daily digest for 10/02/2015

View this email in your browser Land and transportation news Daily digest for Friday, Oct. 2, 2015: Planning and policy news name change: To better reflect the topics of Metro news, this newsletter digest has been renamed to Land and transportation news. The content will continue to focus on stories for land use and transportation policy and planning. By the numbers: Safe Routes to School October 2, 2015 1:55 pm Why is walking and biking to school good for kids? This infographic lays it all out. Safe Routes to suburban schools: 4 questions for Tigard's coordinator October 2, 2015 11:53 am In a large suburban school district, how can more kids walk and bike to school? Liz Hormann works to bring Safe Routes to School to the Tigard-Tualatin School District. "It's kind of, like, majestic." Why kids walk and bike to school (video) October 2, 2015 11:10 am These kids know best -- walking and biking to school is the best way to start the day.   Share Tweet Recent articles: Powell-Division project earns U.S. engagement honors Clackamas Review | Milwaukie, Oak Grove targeted for transit increases by Metro Metro Council advances Powell-Division bus rapid transit project Metro Council awards $4.7 million in community planning and development grants Hales endorses growth boundary recommendation Copyright © 2015 Metro, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for this list either on Metro's website, or by calling Metro, or on a list sign-up form at a Metro event. Metro 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232-2736 503-797-1700 503-797-1804 TDD 503-797-1797 fax To change your subscriptions or unsubscribe from this digest, go to manage your subscriptions. To be removed from all Metro newsletters and newsfeed digests, you can globally unsubscribe.