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C-TRAN to build new Vine station at Mill Plain/Chkalov

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:39:41 +0000

C-TRAN plans a 2027 westbound Vine station at Mill Plain and Chkalov, the first median-design stop in its BRT network.

Letter: John Braun for Congress – Navy captain, business leader, and state senator

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:32:57 +0000

Despite worsening congestion, hurting freight, and raising tolls, Perez supports the IBR bridge plan. John Braun looks for affordable, sensible modifications.

Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:05:40 +0000

Clark County voters rejected light rail in 2012 and again passed a 68% advisory vote against it in 2013 — but the fight continues.

Opinion: C-TRAN outpaces TriMet – Strong finances and growing ridership, but a cautionary note on costs and efficiency

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:17:28 +0000

C-TRAN's farebox recovery has dropped from 17% in 2017 to just 4.2% in 2025, even as reserves top $201 million.

Leaders react to Erik Paulsen’s proposal to bring rail infrastructure to streets of Vancouver

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:05:30 +0000

C-TRAN's Tim Hein warns Vancouver and Clark County must sell fixed rail costs to their own constituents.

Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:50:39 +0000

Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times while C-TRAN runs a reserve fund surplus and TriMet faces bankruptcy by 2029.

Vancouver leaders want C-TRAN to look into fixed rail infrastructure throughout the city

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:36:31 +0000

Councilor Erik Paulsen says existing Vine stops already have the floor height to support tram conversion.

Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:04 +0000

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.

The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable

Paul Valencia — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:33:53 +0000

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 including light rail—despite decades of public resistance.

Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Ken Vance, Editor — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:53 +0000

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials.