bus rapid transit – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:19:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg bus rapid transit – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:04 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183890 IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/feed/ 2 The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-i-5-bridge-is-vulnerable-to-collapse-but-apparently-not-that-vulnerable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-i-5-bridge-is-vulnerable-to-collapse-but-apparently-not-that-vulnerable https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-i-5-bridge-is-vulnerable-to-collapse-but-apparently-not-that-vulnerable/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:33:53 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=183020 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.

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.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-i-5-bridge-is-vulnerable-to-collapse-but-apparently-not-that-vulnerable/feed/ 5 Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-this-is-not-the-best-and-most-efficient-use-of-the-taxpayers-funds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-this-is-not-the-best-and-most-efficient-use-of-the-taxpayers-funds https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-this-is-not-the-best-and-most-efficient-use-of-the-taxpayers-funds/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:53 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182981 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.

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. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-this-is-not-the-best-and-most-efficient-use-of-the-taxpayers-funds/feed/ 2 Opinion: ‘I-5 Bridge replacement plan does not accomplish the needs of the project’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-does-not-accomplish-the-needs-of-the-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-does-not-accomplish-the-needs-of-the-project https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-does-not-accomplish-the-needs-of-the-project/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:53:50 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=182851 Transportation architect Kevin Peterson outlines why the current I-5 Bridge proposal falls short on mobility, urban design, and transit, and offers alternative solutions including BRT and urban integration improvements.

Transportation architect Kevin Peterson outlines why the current I-5 Bridge proposal falls short on mobility, urban design, and transit, and offers alternative solutions including BRT and urban integration improvements. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-i-5-bridge-replacement-project-does-not-accomplish-the-needs-of-the-project/feed/ 4 Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:44:10 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=178324 The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-trimet-needs-zero-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-the-i-5-bridge-replacement/feed/ 5 Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-supports-c-tran-bus-rapid-transit-to-save-washington-money/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rep-john-ley-supports-c-tran-bus-rapid-transit-to-save-washington-money https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-supports-c-tran-bus-rapid-transit-to-save-washington-money/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:44:52 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=172712 Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service.

Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-john-ley-supports-c-tran-bus-rapid-transit-to-save-washington-money/feed/ 1 C-TRAN, WSU Vancouver celebrates groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-wsu-vancouver-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-tran-wsu-vancouver-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-wsu-vancouver-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:32:54 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=172704 C-TRAN and WSU Vancouver broke ground on the Vine’s Highway 99 route, a 9-mile bus rapid transit line connecting the university to downtown Vancouver and the Waterfront, set to open in 2027.

C-TRAN and WSU Vancouver broke ground on the Vine’s Highway 99 route, a 9-mile bus rapid transit line connecting the university to downtown Vancouver and the Waterfront, set to open in 2027.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-wsu-vancouver-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/feed/ 2 C-TRAN to hold groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-tran-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:17:22 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=172276 C-TRAN will break ground July 9 on The Vine’s Highway 99 extension, a new rapid transit line connecting Salmon Creek and downtown Vancouver.

C-TRAN will break ground July 9 on The Vine’s Highway 99 extension, a new rapid transit line connecting Salmon Creek and downtown Vancouver.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-to-hold-groundbreaking-for-the-vine-on-highway-99/feed/ 0 C-TRAN board approves service changes to start in fall; hears proposed fare increases for 2026 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-approves-service-changes-to-start-in-fall-hears-proposed-fare-increases-for-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-tran-board-approves-service-changes-to-start-in-fall-hears-proposed-fare-increases-for-2026 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-approves-service-changes-to-start-in-fall-hears-proposed-fare-increases-for-2026/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:50:26 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=171655 A new route is coming in the fall, and there will be changes to several other routes, as the C-TRAN Board of Directors approves service change recommendations. Archived photo

The C-TRAN board has approved fall service changes, introduced safety barrier plans, and began discussions on fare increases proposed for 2026.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-approves-service-changes-to-start-in-fall-hears-proposed-fare-increases-for-2026/feed/ 2 Opinion: The fix is in https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-fix-is-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-the-fix-is-in https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-fix-is-in/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:03:13 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=167818 Marvin Case critiques the I-5 bridge replacement plan, favoring a third bridge and questioning costly light rail.

Marvin Case critiques the I-5 bridge replacement plan, favoring a third bridge and questioning costly light rail.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-fix-is-in/feed/ 14