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Opinion: Tone deaf Tina Kotek ignores Oregon voters’ Tuesday message

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:39:27 +0000

Oregon's Measure 120 failed 83–17 as Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy for the transportation tax defeat.

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:34:13 +0000

Sharon Nasset argues fuel tax sends 100% to transportation, while tolling sends only 60% of net funds.

Opinion: GOP lawmaker who admits ODOT lies and he ‘doesn’t trust them’ votes the agency more money anyway

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:43:19 +0000

Lars Larson criticizes Rep. Cyrus Javadi for voting to give ODOT more money despite admitting distrust of the agency and testimony from thousands against the tax hike.

Letter: Lid greenwashing

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:02:01 +0000

Bob Ortblad critiques the $60M lid plan over I-5 in Vancouver, questioning its cost-effectiveness and impact.

POLL: With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:05:47 +0000

With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?

Updated costs for Interstate Bridge won’t happen until next year

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:18:00 +0000

The Columbia River Crossing project's failure due to tolling, light rail extension, and cost issues has resurfaced as the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, facing escalating costs now estimated at $5 to $7.5 billion, raising concerns over funding, transparency, and the true necessity of proposed components like the 3-mile MAX light rail extension and associated infrastructure.

First in nation zone toll designed to raise $1 billion per year in NYC

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:44:30 +0000

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's approval of a zone tolling program in New York City, aimed at combating traffic congestion and funding mass transit, faces legal challenges and public outcry, echoing debates over tolling in Portland amidst regional transportation funding gaps.

Poll: Are you willing to accept tolls as a way to help fund a project to replace the I-5 Bridge?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:10:55 +0000

Are you willing to accept tolls as a way to help fund a project to replace the I-5 Bridge?

Oregon Gov Kotek kills I-5 & I-205 per mile tolling, but proposed I-5 Bridge tolls remain

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:39:06 +0000

In a major victory for Oregon residents, especially citizens of Clackamas County along the southern I-205 corridor, Governor Tina Kotek canceled one component of tolling for I-5 and I-205 in the state.

Northern Connector to provide both a tunnel and a new bridge over the Willamette River

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:52:18 +0000

Area residents don’t understand why a third bridge and crossing hasn’t been under consideration, adding vehicle capacity to the region. It’s been over 40 years since a new transportation corridor was built – I-205 and the Glenn Jackson Bridge.