HB 2017 – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:21:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg HB 2017 – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Opinion: ‘Tolling is about changing behavior’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tolling-is-about-changing-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-tolling-is-about-changing-behavior https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tolling-is-about-changing-behavior/#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:16:49 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=174738 Les Poole argues ODOT’s tolling and spending practices lack accountability, urging lawmakers to reject a $5.6 billion transportation package that includes gas tax increases.

Light rail critic Les Poole shares the testimony he submitted for the Aug. 29 Special Session of the Oregon Legislature Les Poole for Clark County Today It’s been a troubling path from the passage of HB-2017 to where we are today.  Immediately after my 2017 testimony, we heard there were accountability measures in place, and that ...]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tolling-is-about-changing-behavior/feed/ 0 ODOT has a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and wants new taxes https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odot-has-a-1-7-billion-annual-funding-shortfall-and-wants-new-taxes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odot-has-a-1-7-billion-annual-funding-shortfall-and-wants-new-taxes https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odot-has-a-1-7-billion-annual-funding-shortfall-and-wants-new-taxes/#comments Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:55:48 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=159781 ODOT faces a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and seeks new taxes to address transportation needs, including the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.

ODOT faces a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and seeks new taxes to address transportation needs, including the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odot-has-a-1-7-billion-annual-funding-shortfall-and-wants-new-taxes/feed/ 2 First in nation zone toll designed to raise $1 billion per year in NYC https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-in-nation-zone-toll-designed-to-raise-1-billion-per-year-in-nyc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-in-nation-zone-toll-designed-to-raise-1-billion-per-year-in-nyc https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-in-nation-zone-toll-designed-to-raise-1-billion-per-year-in-nyc/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:44:30 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=152753 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's approval of a zone tolling program in New York City, aimed at combating traffic congestion and funding mass transit, faces legal challenges and public outcry, echoing debates over tolling in Portland amidst regional transportation funding gaps.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's approval of a zone tolling program in New York City, aimed at combating traffic congestion and funding mass transit, faces legal challenges and public outcry, echoing debates over tolling in Portland amidst regional transportation funding gaps.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-in-nation-zone-toll-designed-to-raise-1-billion-per-year-in-nyc/feed/ 0 Transportation Commission subcommittee meets to plan for Interstate Bridge tolls https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/transportation-commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-interstate-bridge-tolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transportation-commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-interstate-bridge-tolls https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/transportation-commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-interstate-bridge-tolls/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:31:31 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=151277 On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC & OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge.

On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC & OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/transportation-commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-interstate-bridge-tolls/feed/ 2 POLL: What is a more efficient way to raise funds for transportation projects? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-is-a-more-efficient-way-to-raise-funds-for-transportation-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poll-what-is-a-more-efficient-way-to-raise-funds-for-transportation-projects https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-is-a-more-efficient-way-to-raise-funds-for-transportation-projects/#comments Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:38:58 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=149054 What is a more efficient way to raise funds for transportation projects?

What is a more efficient way to raise funds for transportation projects?]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-what-is-a-more-efficient-way-to-raise-funds-for-transportation-projects/feed/ 2 ODOT’s 86 percent cost of collecting tolls on I-205 revealed https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odots-86-percent-cost-of-collecting-tolls-on-i-205-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odots-86-percent-cost-of-collecting-tolls-on-i-205-revealed https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odots-86-percent-cost-of-collecting-tolls-on-i-205-revealed/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:12:39 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=148854 Oregon Department of Transportation faces significant financial challenges, as tolling plans reveal a high cost of collection and potential traffic diversion; West Linn Mayor Rory Biolostosky raises concerns about tolling benefits and urges reevaluation. The Regional Tolling Advisory Committee (RTAC) has been meeting to consider impacts on tolling around the Portland metro area.

Oregon Department of Transportation faces significant financial challenges, as tolling plans reveal a high cost of collection and potential traffic diversion; West Linn Mayor Rory Biolostosky raises concerns about tolling benefits and urges reevaluation. The Regional Tolling Advisory Committee (RTAC) has been meeting to consider impacts on tolling around the Portland metro area. ]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/odots-86-percent-cost-of-collecting-tolls-on-i-205-revealed/feed/ 5 Legislators get final update on IBR before 2024 legislature sessions begin https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislators-get-final-update-on-ibr-before-2024-legislature-sessions-begin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=legislators-get-final-update-on-ibr-before-2024-legislature-sessions-begin https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislators-get-final-update-on-ibr-before-2024-legislature-sessions-begin/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:13:50 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=148106 Legislators in Washington and Oregon express concerns over the lack of federal funding for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, while debates on the need for a third bridge and potential impacts on river clearance continue.

Legislators in Washington and Oregon express concerns over the lack of federal funding for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, while debates on the need for a third bridge and potential impacts on river clearance continue.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislators-get-final-update-on-ibr-before-2024-legislature-sessions-begin/feed/ 6 $14 billion in federal funds for ‘infrastructure,’ but ODOT plans to continue to seek tolls https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/14-billion-in-federal-funds-for-infrastructure-but-odot-plans-to-continue-to-seek-tolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-billion-in-federal-funds-for-infrastructure-but-odot-plans-to-continue-to-seek-tolls https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/14-billion-in-federal-funds-for-infrastructure-but-odot-plans-to-continue-to-seek-tolls/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2021 01:31:37 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=105238 The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide at least $14 billion in federal funding for Oregon and Washington. There is also additional money included via competitive bids that elected officials expect can be accessed for projects like the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and the Rose Quarter project on I-5. Graphic by Andi Schwartz

Washington and Oregon are each awash in money for transportation programs.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/14-billion-in-federal-funds-for-infrastructure-but-odot-plans-to-continue-to-seek-tolls/feed/ 1 Tolling and traffic analysis coming to Interstate Bridge program late next year https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tolling-and-traffic-analysis-coming-to-interstate-bridge-program-late-next-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tolling-and-traffic-analysis-coming-to-interstate-bridge-program-late-next-year https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tolling-and-traffic-analysis-coming-to-interstate-bridge-program-late-next-year/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:47:01 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=103816 Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown signed a memorandum of understanding in Nov. 2019 laying the groundwork for the current Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. Brown said “we’re going to be doing a traffic analysis ahead of time to help us determine what’s the best solution for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project.” Photo by Mike Schultz

Data will come after solution is provided on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tolling-and-traffic-analysis-coming-to-interstate-bridge-program-late-next-year/feed/ 2