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Federal Transit Administration

Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement

The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons wi ...

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. ...

Friday, November 14, 2025
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Opinion: Will light rail’s problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Opinion: Will light rail’s problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?

Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center questions whether declining light rail ridership and unc ...

Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center questions whether declining light rail ridership and uncertain federal funding could derail the costly I-5 Bridge Replacement project. ...

Monday, November 10, 2025
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Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing

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|Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing

Randall O’Toole argues that despite $1.8 trillion in taxpayer funding since 1991, transit use has decline ...

Randall O’Toole argues that despite $1.8 trillion in taxpayer funding since 1991, transit use has declined, delivering little public benefit for massive spending. ...

Thursday, November 6, 2025
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Letter: IBR Models 2024 transit ridership, instead of using actual 2024 ridership data

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|Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Letter: IBR Models 2024 transit ridership, instead of using actual 2024 ridership data

Camas resident Douglas Tweet argues that IBR ridership projections rely on past data instead of actual C- ...

Camas resident Douglas Tweet argues that IBR ridership projections rely on past data instead of actual C-TRAN usage, overstating demand for a light rail extension and justifying an unnecessary, costly ...

Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Opinion: A bridge too short, again

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Opinion: A bridge too short, again

Joe Cortright argues the I-5 Bridge replacement faces the same Coast Guard clearance issues that doomed t ...

Joe Cortright argues the I-5 Bridge replacement faces the same Coast Guard clearance issues that doomed the Columbia River Crossing, risking delays and federal funding. ...

Monday, September 29, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise

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|Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise

The I-5 Bridge replacement could cost $10 billion as delays push final environmental review to 2026, leav ...

The I-5 Bridge replacement could cost $10 billion as delays push final environmental review to 2026, leaving lawmakers frustrated over rising costs and uncertain timelines. ...

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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IBR official remains confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

IBR official remains confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement

IBR officials say the $2.1 billion in federal funds for the I-5 bridge replacement remain secure despite ...

IBR officials say the $2.1 billion in federal funds for the I-5 bridge replacement remain secure despite national funding shifts, though light rail remains a point of local controversy. ...

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Over half Interstate Bridge proposal allocated to transit, pedestrians and bicyclists

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|Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Over half Interstate Bridge proposal allocated to transit, pedestrians and bicyclists

Vehicle space to decline from 84 percent to just 46 percent on Interstate Bridge replacement design optio ...

Vehicle space to decline from 84 percent to just 46 percent on Interstate Bridge replacement design option. ...

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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RTC says ‘new normal’ for low transit ridership and high private vehicle use

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|Date: Monday, May 27, 2024

RTC says ‘new normal’ for low transit ridership and high private vehicle use

Working from home is up significantly and transit ridership is down as people show their preference for c ...

Working from home is up significantly and transit ridership is down as people show their preference for ca travel. ...

Monday, May 27, 2024
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National and local transit ridership down significantly feds report

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

National and local transit ridership down significantly feds report

The US Census Bureau reports that people using mass transit to commute to work remains 38 percent below p ...

The US Census Bureau reports that people using mass transit to commute to work remains 38 percent below pre pandemic levels, particularly evident in the Portland metro area, challenging proposed trans ...

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: Do you support Vancouver’s decision to restore open public comment at every council meeting starting in 2026?*

🗣️ Yes — residents deserve the chance to speak on any topic
📅 Mostly — but only if clear rules are enforced
⚠️ No — past disruptions justify keeping limits
🤔 Not sure — want to see how it’s implemented

76 votes

* Also read: Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings

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