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Opinion: Portland’s War on Cars – Part 1

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|Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Opinion: Portland’s War on Cars – Part 1

Since Portland halted freeway expansion in 1982, commuter congestion time has tripled and fuel waste has ...

Since Portland halted freeway expansion in 1982, commuter congestion time has tripled and fuel waste has sextupled to 34.7 million gallons annually. ...

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Opinion: Portland’s War on Cars 1 – Losing the war on the automobile

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|Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Opinion: Portland’s War on Cars 1 – Losing the war on the automobile

Cascade Policy Institute launches a month-long series examining Portland's 50-year campaign to reduce per ...

Cascade Policy Institute launches a month-long series examining Portland's 50-year campaign to reduce personal automobile use through transit and bike-lane prioritization. ...

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Clark County Council follows Vancouver’s lead, promoting light rail to Library Square

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|Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Clark County Council follows Vancouver’s lead, promoting light rail to Library Square

The Clark County Council voted 4-1 to back a Vancouver-authored resolution asking the IBR to extend light ...

The Clark County Council voted 4-1 to back a Vancouver-authored resolution asking the IBR to extend light rail to Library Square. ...

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail

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|Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail

Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times while C-TRAN runs a reserve fund surplus and Tri ...

Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times while C-TRAN runs a reserve fund surplus and TriMet faces bankruptcy by 2029. ...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Opinion: Legislators demand two auxiliary lanes and challenge light rail plans for I-5 Bridge Replacement

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|Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

Opinion: Legislators demand two auxiliary lanes and challenge light rail plans for I-5 Bridge Replacement

Legislators from both states pressed IBR staff on auxiliary lanes, tolling diversion, and a $7.65 billion ...

Legislators from both states pressed IBR staff on auxiliary lanes, tolling diversion, and a $7.65 billion cost estimate with no clear path to full funding. ...

Monday, June 15, 2026
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Opinion: Transportation officials may be pivoting as costs explode on interstate bridge replacement

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|Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Opinion: Transportation officials may be pivoting as costs explode on interstate bridge replacement

Rail's share of the I-5 bridge budget may be far larger than the 14% figure officials are citing. ...

Rail's share of the I-5 bridge budget may be far larger than the 14% figure officials are citing. ...

Tuesday, June 9, 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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Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options

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|Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options

I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. ...

I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. ...

Monday, June 8, 2026
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Letter: ‘That is why the process matters’

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|Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Letter: ‘That is why the process matters’

The I-5 river bridge package is at roughly 30% design, meaning final construction drawings and final pric ...

The I-5 river bridge package is at roughly 30% design, meaning final construction drawings and final price are not yet set. ...

Sunday, June 7, 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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