As litter continues to pile up along Clark County’s freeways and state routes, frustration is growing among residents. While the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says it’s working to address the issue, limited budgets and staffing make cleanup a challenge. Some say it’s the state’s job, others think local governments or volunteers should step in. What do you think?
More info:
WSDOT responds to complaints about litter along area freeways, highways
WSDOT responds to litter complaints, citing budget and safety concerns in cleanup delays.
Read more
Also read:
- 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. - Letter: ‘This is the worst thing that ever happened to the region’
A Hayden Island resident Sam Churchill is criticized in a letter calling the $14 billion Interstate Bridge Replacement project a “boondoggle” that destroys local businesses. - Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way
Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lane of their half of the road, not just when directly in front.
wpDiscuz
