As costs rise and Oregon’s commitment falters, frustration grows over the project’s direction
The I-5 Bridge replacement effort has already cost hundreds of millions in planning, with Washington funding continuing despite Oregon’s failure to pass a transportation package. As doubts grow over funding, priorities, and accountability, many Southwest Washington residents are asking whether this version of the project is the right one. What concerns you most about the current plan? Vote in this week’s poll.
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Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’
Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 Bridge replacement plan and a trustworthy partner.
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- VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’
Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion. - Letter: IBR/Light rail and chronic homelessness
Vancouver resident Bob Zak criticizes city council’s light rail endorsement and calls for tougher homeless policies. - Opinion: Crashes, crime, and confusion – Who’s responsible in parking lots?
Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains why police rarely patrol grocery store parking lots and what drivers can do. - POLL: Should Clark County’s 2022 anti-light rail resolution still guide council decisions today?
Wednesday’s council meeting reignited debate over the county’s 2022 resolution requiring voter approval for light rail projects. - Letter: Update – Extremely low bus ridership does not justify expensive TriMet light rail
Camas resident challenges IBR’s $3.5 billion light rail plan with C-TRAN ridership data showing transit use has halved since 2006.
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