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Building something? ReStore is a recycled building materials re-sale center. They recycle overstock materials, seconds, and used or discontinued or salvaged building materials. All of their proceeds go towards helping to build new Habitat homes.

Here's a film about Portland's bicycling, traffic, mass transit, and walking infrastructure.

Washington County Land Use and Transportation Planning Division Publications (see what the County is up to for your area.)

Map of Metro Bike Routes on double-sided, 35-inch by 26.5-inch map printed in full color on durable, waterproof, tear-resistant PolyArt synthetic paper! $6 online, and also available at Powell's, New Seasons, PCC Bookstores, REI, and other quality outlets.

TriMet's Trip Planner. Put in start and end address and voila!...it tells what bus(es) or Max line to take, and when.

Interactive map of TriMet's Metro Mass Transit routes including busses, MAX, transit centers, park & ride, etc.

How close are you to a retailer? See at Walkscore.com