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Interstate Bridge Replacement program

Rep. John Ley asks transportation secretary to deny Record of Decision for I-5 Bridge replacement project

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|Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Rep. John Ley asks transportation secretary to deny Record of Decision for I-5 Bridge replacement project

Ley cited scope creep and fiscal irresponsibility in urging Duffy to block the $15 billion bridge ROD. ...

Ley cited scope creep and fiscal irresponsibility in urging Duffy to block the $15 billion bridge ROD. ...

Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public b ...

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. ...

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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POLL: Would you support upgrading and reusing the existing Interstate Bridges if it saved billions of dollars?

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|Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

POLL: Would you support upgrading and reusing the existing Interstate Bridges if it saved billions of dollars?

Rep. John Ley questions whether $400M in bridge demolition costs could be redirected to other regional tr ...

Rep. John Ley questions whether $400M in bridge demolition costs could be redirected to other regional transportation needs. ...

Friday, June 5, 2026
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Letter: TriMet’s history of over-predicting light rail ridership

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Letter: TriMet’s history of over-predicting light rail ridership

TriMet's MAX Green Line carried ~10,000–11,000 weekday riders in 2024–2026, less than a third of its 2020 ...

TriMet's MAX Green Line carried ~10,000–11,000 weekday riders in 2024–2026, less than a third of its 2020 forecast. ...

Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Regional Transportation Council passes resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square

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|Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Regional Transportation Council passes resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square

RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing. ...

RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing. ...

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Letter: Buyer beware (caveat emptor)

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|Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Letter: Buyer beware (caveat emptor)

Bob Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations. ...

Bob Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations. ...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges

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|Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express ...

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead. ...

Monday, June 1, 2026
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Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’

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|Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not re ...

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible. ...

Friday, May 29, 2026
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‘Light rail to nowhere’? Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan

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|Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

‘Light rail to nowhere’? Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan

Vancouver's promised light rail extension to Library Square has no timeline, and the waterfront station w ...

Vancouver's promised light rail extension to Library Square has no timeline, and the waterfront station would sit 90 feet above ground. ...

Friday, May 29, 2026
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POLL: Should federal transportation officials delay approval of the Interstate Bridge replacement project until a new review is completed?

⏸️ Yes, the project should be re-evaluated before moving forward
🚧 No, the project should proceed without further delays
📊 Only if significant cost or scope changes are confirmed
🤔 Not sure

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