Planning and conservation › Transportation › Expanding transportation choices
The Regional Travel Options program works to increase use of travel options and reduce pollution.
Every day, people throughout the Metro region are getting where they need to be without the hassles of gas prices, traffic and parking woes. In a coordinated effort with public agencies and business organizations, Metro's Regional Travel Options program promotes and supports the transportation choices available in the region to reduce the number of drive alone trips.
Reducing the number of vehicles on the road cuts vehicle emissions, decreases congestion, extends the life cycle of existing roadways and promotes a healthier community.
The program is guided by a five-year strategic plan developed in partnership with program stakeholders. The plan is available to download below.
Metro's web site provides a guide to the many travel options available in the Portland-Southwest Washington metro region, including public transit, walking, biking, and ridesharing in a carpool or vanpool.
Learn more in Sustainable living: Getting around
If you need a car once in awhile, consider carsharing and contact Zipcar to learn more.
Visit the Zipcar site
Drive Less/Save More provides tips and tools to help you save money on gas by reducing trips and driving more efficiently.
Visit Metro's Drive Less/Save More site
Pamela Peck
503-797-1866
pam.peck@oregonmetro.gov
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System management strategies and the application of advanced technologies known as Intelligent Transportation Systems can make transportation systems safer and more efficient. They are also cost effective tools that help save money.
The Metro Council and other community leaders are working together to create the best park system in the world.
In April, 2008, the Metro Council confirmed members of a Blue Ribbon Committee for Trails of civic, elected and business leaders to propose a funding strategy to complete the region's network of bicycle and walking trails.
Find out about the ambitious effort to establish a network of regional trails and greenways that connect the cities, centers, parks, natural areas and neighborhoods of the region.
(http://www.cutr.usf.edu/index2.htm)
(http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/)