May 31 and June 6 forums allow community members to learn about the program’s environmental review process
VANCOUVER – The bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program will host in-person neighborhood forums on Wednesday, May 31 in Vancouver and Tuesday, June 6 in Portland, Ore. Community members are invited to participate and ask questions. Program staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program neighborhood forums:
When: 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 31
Where: Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660
When: 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 6
Where: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, Large Conference Room, 731 N Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland, Oregon 97217
Details: No formal presentations will be provided. Attendees are welcome to come and go at their leisure during the three-hour events to view maps, design visualizations and program information on the following topics:
- Program overview including schedule, cost and funding estimates
- National Environmental Policy Act process
- Design options being studied
- National Historic Preservation Act process to identify historic properties
- Urban design work
- Future and ongoing community engagement opportunities
Questions about the neighborhood forums or other topics may be sent to info@interstatebridge.org.
About the Bi-State Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
Replacing the aging Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River with a modern, seismically resilient, multimodal structure that provides improved mobility for people, goods and services is a high priority for Oregon and Washington. Governors and legislative leadership in both states directed the Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington State Department of Transportation to launch the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program to lead this work, recognizing that needed safety and transportation improvements to the existing Interstate Bridge remain unaddressed. Program development centers equity and follows a transparent, data-driven process that includes collaboration with local, state, federal, and tribal partners. Visit the program website at www.interstatebridge.org.Â
Americans with Disabilities Act Information
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For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information for those in Oregon, call (503) 731-4128, TTY (800) 735- 2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.
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