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

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|Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

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

John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridershi ...

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 ra ...

Monday, October 27, 2025
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Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

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|Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billion ...

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Rep. John Ley meets with the DOT secretary to discuss transportation concerns in Southwest Washington

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|Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

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

Rep. John Ley met with DOT Secretary Julie Meredith in Vancouver to discuss Southwest Washington transpor ...

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

Friday, September 5, 2025
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Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and oppo ...

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

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Opinion: Is Vancouver stacking the vote at C-TRAN?

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|Date: Monday, August 11, 2025

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

John Ley questions whether Vancouver is seeking more control over C-TRAN’s Board, as a state compliance i ...

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 decisio ...

Monday, August 11, 2025
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Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money

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|Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money

Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging sup ...

Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service. ...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Opinion: You can build your way out of traffic congestion

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|Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Opinion: You can build your way out of traffic congestion

In a recent column, John Ley responds to IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s statement that “you cannot buil ...

In a recent column, John Ley responds to IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s statement that “you cannot build your way out of congestion,” referencing regional and national projects where additional vehi ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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An alternative to light rail

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025

An alternative to light rail

Kirk VanGelder, a local expert in automotive technology, believes autonomous vehicles will make light rai ...

Kirk VanGelder, a local expert in automotive technology, believes autonomous vehicles will make light rail obsolete and should be the focus of future transit investments. ...

Sunday, June 1, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: MAX costs and reduced service at TriMet

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|Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Opinion: MAX costs and reduced service at TriMet

A new opinion column from Rep. John Ley examines rising TriMet costs, declining ridership, proposed tax h ...

A new opinion column from Rep. John Ley examines rising TriMet costs, declining ridership, proposed tax hikes, and the impact on Clark County’s transit future. ...

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Opinion: TriMet contract: MAX vehicles cost $4.5 million

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|Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Opinion: TriMet contract: MAX vehicles cost $4.5 million

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet’s MAX vehicle purchases, arguing most were replacements and not connected t ...

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet’s MAX vehicle purchases, arguing most were replacements and not connected to the bridge project. ...

Thursday, May 15, 2025
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