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		<title>Letter: I-5 Bridge – Eliminate light rail, include two auxiliary lanes each way instead</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16294-douglas-tweet-i5-bridge-light-rail-auxiliary-lanes-letter-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="IBR&#039;s own data shows two auxiliary lanes outperform the recommended one-lane design on every congestion measure." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16294-douglas-tweet-i5-bridge-light-rail-auxiliary-lanes-letter-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16294-douglas-tweet-i5-bridge-light-rail-auxiliary-lanes-letter-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16294-douglas-tweet-i5-bridge-light-rail-auxiliary-lanes-letter-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16294-douglas-tweet-i5-bridge-light-rail-auxiliary-lanes-letter-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16294-douglas-tweet-i5-bridge-light-rail-auxiliary-lanes-letter-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>IBR's own data shows two auxiliary lanes outperform the recommended one-lane design on every congestion measure.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16287-washington-sr167-i405-toll-rate-increase-i5-bridge-replacement-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16287-washington-sr167-i405-toll-rate-increase-i5-bridge-replacement-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16287-washington-sr167-i405-toll-rate-increase-i5-bridge-replacement-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16287-washington-sr167-i405-toll-rate-increase-i5-bridge-replacement-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16287-washington-sr167-i405-toll-rate-increase-i5-bridge-replacement-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16287-washington-sr167-i405-toll-rate-increase-i5-bridge-replacement.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Plan ahead for Memorial Day travel: Expect delays on Washington’s busiest routes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16244-wsdot-memorial-day-holiday-travel-i5-washington-delays-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="WSDOT&#039;s holiday travel charts map peak congestion windows on I-5, I-90, US 2, and the Canada border crossing." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16244-wsdot-memorial-day-holiday-travel-i5-washington-delays-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16244-wsdot-memorial-day-holiday-travel-i5-washington-delays-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16244-wsdot-memorial-day-holiday-travel-i5-washington-delays-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16244-wsdot-memorial-day-holiday-travel-i5-washington-delays-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16244-wsdot-memorial-day-holiday-travel-i5-washington-delays.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>WSDOT's holiday travel charts map peak congestion windows on I-5, I-90, US 2, and the Canada border crossing.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Speed cameras designed to bring added safety to work zones</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16061-work-zone-speed-camera-enforcement-washington-state-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="WSP issued 65,000 infractions in first year, with 59,000 being penalty-free first offenses as program expands statewide." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16061-work-zone-speed-camera-enforcement-washington-state-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16061-work-zone-speed-camera-enforcement-washington-state-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16061-work-zone-speed-camera-enforcement-washington-state-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16061-work-zone-speed-camera-enforcement-washington-state-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16061-work-zone-speed-camera-enforcement-washington-state-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>WSP issued 65,000 infractions in first year, with 59,000 being penalty-free first offenses as program expands statewide.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Paying 16 times more for tolls than gas taxes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-I_5_toll_costs_and_collection-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Drivers may pay up to 16 times more for I-5 tolls than gas taxes, sparking concerns over rising transportation costs in Washington state." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-I_5_toll_costs_and_collection-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-I_5_toll_costs_and_collection-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-I_5_toll_costs_and_collection-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-I_5_toll_costs_and_collection-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-I_5_toll_costs_and_collection.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Drivers may pay up to 16 times more for I-5 tolls than gas taxes, sparking concerns over rising transportation costs in Washington state.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seattle area maximum toll rates to increase 50 percent – a cautionary tale for Portland-area tolling</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Seattle-area-maximum-toll-rates-to-increase-50-percent-–-a-cautionary-tale-for-Portland-area-tolling-1-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Following many months of discussion and mostly negative public input, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved “phase one” of toll rate increases at their January 29 meeting." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Seattle-area-maximum-toll-rates-to-increase-50-percent-–-a-cautionary-tale-for-Portland-area-tolling-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Seattle-area-maximum-toll-rates-to-increase-50-percent-–-a-cautionary-tale-for-Portland-area-tolling-1-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Seattle-area-maximum-toll-rates-to-increase-50-percent-–-a-cautionary-tale-for-Portland-area-tolling-1-1.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Following many months of discussion and mostly negative public input, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved “phase one” of toll rate increases at their January 29 meeting.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Transportation Commission subcommittee meets to plan for Interstate Bridge tolls</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Transportation-Commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-Interstate-Bridge-tolls-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC &amp; OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Transportation-Commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-Interstate-Bridge-tolls-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Transportation-Commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-Interstate-Bridge-tolls-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-Transportation-Commission-subcommittee-meets-to-plan-for-Interstate-Bridge-tolls.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC &#038; OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Transportation Commission considers $18 tolls for Puget Sound</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-The-Washington-State-Transportation-Commission-is-considering-increasing-toll-prices-on-the-I-405-SR-167-tolling-facilities-to-an-18-maximum-rate-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Washington State Transportation Commission is considering increasing toll prices on the I-405/SR-167 tolling facilities to an $18 maximum rate." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-The-Washington-State-Transportation-Commission-is-considering-increasing-toll-prices-on-the-I-405-SR-167-tolling-facilities-to-an-18-maximum-rate-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-The-Washington-State-Transportation-Commission-is-considering-increasing-toll-prices-on-the-I-405-SR-167-tolling-facilities-to-an-18-maximum-rate-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-The-Washington-State-Transportation-Commission-is-considering-increasing-toll-prices-on-the-I-405-SR-167-tolling-facilities-to-an-18-maximum-rate.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Washington State Transportation Commission is considering increasing toll prices on the I-405/SR-167 tolling facilities to an $18 maximum rate.]]></description>
		
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		<title>IBR proposes fewer auxiliary lanes than failed CRC and partial Hayden Island interchange</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team revealed their recommendation for the project Thursday morning to the members of the Executive Steering Group (ESG)." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz.jpg 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team revealed their recommendation for the project Thursday morning to the members of the Executive Steering Group (ESG).]]></description>
		
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		<title>It’s light rail along I-5 to Evergreen Blvd. – a resurrection of the CRC</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Its-light-rail-along-I-5-to-Kiggins-Bowl-–-a-resurrection-of-the-CRC-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The resurrection of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) is now complete. Administrator Greg Johnson and his Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) team is proposing an extension of TriMet’s MAX light rail into Clark County as part of a new bridge over the Columbia River." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Its-light-rail-along-I-5-to-Kiggins-Bowl-–-a-resurrection-of-the-CRC-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Its-light-rail-along-I-5-to-Kiggins-Bowl-–-a-resurrection-of-the-CRC-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Its-light-rail-along-I-5-to-Kiggins-Bowl-–-a-resurrection-of-the-CRC.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The resurrection of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) is now complete. Administrator Greg Johnson and his Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) team is proposing an extension of TriMet’s MAX light rail into Clark County as part of a new bridge over the Columbia River.]]></description>
		
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