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Light rail cost and tax increase revelations cause significant concerns for C-TRAN Board

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:15:35 +0000

C-TRAN Board raises concerns over TriMet’s demand for Washington taxpayers to cover $7 million in annual light rail costs for the IBR program.

POLL: With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:05:47 +0000

With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?

Updated costs for Interstate Bridge won’t happen until next year

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:18:00 +0000

The Columbia River Crossing project's failure due to tolling, light rail extension, and cost issues has resurfaced as the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, facing escalating costs now estimated at $5 to $7.5 billion, raising concerns over funding, transparency, and the true necessity of proposed components like the 3-mile MAX light rail extension and associated infrastructure.

National and local transit ridership down significantly feds report

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 08 May 2024 02:10:40 +0000

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 transit expansion plans despite persistent traffic congestion concerns.

Northern Connector to provide both a tunnel and a new bridge over the Willamette River

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:52:18 +0000

Area residents don’t understand why a third bridge and crossing hasn’t been under consideration, adding vehicle capacity to the region. It’s been over 40 years since a new transportation corridor was built – I-205 and the Glenn Jackson Bridge.

Transportation Commission officials tour I-5 Bridge and gets push back on tolls

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:11:39 +0000

Cowlitz Tribe raises concerns about tolls on the Interstate Bridge during Washington State Transportation Commission meeting in Vancouver City Hall, following a morning tour of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

POLL: Who should pay for the maintenance and operations of the proposed light rail extension into Vancouver? TriMet? C-TRAN?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:56:52 +0000

Who should pay for the maintenance and operations of the proposed light rail extension into Vancouver? TriMet? C-TRAN?

TriMet wants $21.6 million a year for IBR light rail operations

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:53:24 +0000

TriMet's preliminary operating cost for the light rail extension into Vancouver is $21.6 million per year, but both C-Tran and TriMet have stated they won't be responsible for the operating costs, leaving the question of who will cover these expenses unanswered.

Legislators get update on designs, funding, transit and tolling for Interstate Bridge replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:59:05 +0000

The Bi-state Bridge Committee met to discuss the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, which includes tolling and considerations for various bridge configurations, while facing concerns about toll revenues, traffic diversion, light rail funding, and design options, with an expectation of completing the Environmental Impact Statement by the end of the year and starting construction in 2026.

Where will the funding come from to pay for the IBR?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 20:05:07 +0000

Is Oregon’s promise of $750 million in the next 3 biennium acceptable to feds?