Debate grows over small cities’ role in C-TRAN and funding for light rail
With possible changes coming to the makeup of the C-TRAN Board of Directors, some Camas leaders are questioning whether smaller cities are getting their fair share of service compared to the taxes they pay. Camas currently contributes around $5 million annually while receiving an estimated $2 million in service. Concerns have intensified with the prospect of C-TRAN helping cover operating and maintenance costs for TriMet’s light rail expansion into Vancouver. That has sparked new discussion about whether smaller cities should remain in the partnership — and now we want to hear from you in this week’s poll.
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C-TRAN remains committed to all jurisdictions regardless of the makeup of the C-TRAN board
C-TRAN says it will remain committed to serving all jurisdictions in Clark County, even as small cities face losing seats on the transit authority’s board of directors.
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Opinion: TriMet & C-TRAN – Who pays versus who gets service
Rep. John Ley argues TriMet’s financial mismanagement and C-TRAN’s funding model unfairly burden Clark County taxpayers, especially small cities and rural residents, whil...
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Charles Prestrud argues Sound Transit’s costly light rail expansions have failed to boost overall ridership or ease Puget Sound congestion. - Opinion: Simultaneous left turns
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A judge ruled that WSDOT cannot withhold grants from C-TRAN while the agency’s board composition review process continues.
It is my firm belief that Vancouver does NOT need Tri-Met. C-Tran does a fine job and expands as needed. We are served! Spare all of us the expense!