State leaders say the I-5 Bridge is vulnerable in a major earthquake, but they also insist drivers should keep using it while the region waits years for a replacement tied to a larger transportation plan that includes light rail
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle used stark language this week to describe the current Interstate Bridge as outdated and vulnerable in an earthquake, yet both stopped short of suggesting people should avoid using it now. Their comments raised new questions about whether safety is truly the top priority, or whether the broader Interstate Bridge Replacement plan, including light rail, is continuing to drive the debate. This week’s poll asks how you react to that message.
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The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable
State leaders and Vancouver’s mayor warn about bridge safety, but insist it’s safe enough for daily use as they focus on moving forward with a costly replacement includin...
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- Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge
Vancouver resident calls for project discipline after 22 years of planning and nearly half a billion in costs. - Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’
IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required. - POLL: Do you support extending light rail beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square?
Readers can weigh in on Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s proposal to extend light rail beyond the waterfront to Library Square for improved C-TRAN connections. - Opinion: Passing a cyclist – Law, myth and a little patience
Most drivers can’t legally pass cyclists in-lane due to vehicle width versus road measurements. - Vancouver mayor counters IBR’s proposal for the only light rail stop to be at the waterfront
Vancouver’s mayor wants light rail extended beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN buses at Library Square.
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