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Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:48:47 +0000

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.

Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:12:53 +0000

Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls.

C-TRAN offering free service, extended hours this New Year’s Eve

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:40:08 +0000

C-TRAN will offer free systemwide service and extended late-night hours on select routes for New Year’s Eve to support safe holiday travel.

Opinion: TriMet’s fiscal cliff continues to be a warning to Clark County and Oregon residents

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:18:16 +0000

Rep. John Ley’s opinion column details TriMet’s worsening finances, warning Clark County residents about the risks of any financial ties to the transit agency.

Opinion: Outrageous 32% WSP profits for IBR consulting

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:46:07 +0000

Rep. John Ley criticizes WSP’s 32 percent profit on the IBR consulting contract, which has ballooned from $44 million to $293.5 million through multiple amendments and “extra work.”

Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:23:07 +0000

John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light rail expansion.

Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:33:43 +0000

Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billions in federal funding for Pacific Northwest projects.

Rep. John Ley meets with the DOT secretary to discuss transportation concerns in Southwest Washington

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:05:04 +0000

Rep. John Ley met with DOT Secretary Julie Meredith in Vancouver to discuss Southwest Washington transportation issues, from bridges to ferries and funding.

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:11:55 +0000

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement.

Opinion: Is Vancouver stacking the vote at C-TRAN?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:14:11 +0000

John Ley questions whether Vancouver is seeking more control over C-TRAN’s Board, as a state compliance issue forces a potential shift in representation that could influence light rail funding decisions.