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		<title>IBR proposes fewer auxiliary lanes than failed CRC and partial Hayden Island interchange</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team revealed their recommendation for the project Thursday morning to the members of the Executive Steering Group (ESG)." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-I-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team revealed their recommendation for the project Thursday morning to the members of the Executive Steering Group (ESG).]]></description>
		
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		<title>IBR pushes lower light rail cost at RTC Board while Medvigy questions path forward</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 23:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-IBR-pushes-lower-light-rail-cost-at-RTC-Board-while-Medvigy-questions-path-forward-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="TriMet and C-TRAN data show MAX costs 51 percent more than bus rapid transit." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-IBR-pushes-lower-light-rail-cost-at-RTC-Board-while-Medvigy-questions-path-forward-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-IBR-pushes-lower-light-rail-cost-at-RTC-Board-while-Medvigy-questions-path-forward-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large_Clark-County-Today-IBR-pushes-lower-light-rail-cost-at-RTC-Board-while-Medvigy-questions-path-forward.jpg 711w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>TriMet and C-TRAN data show MAX costs 51 percent more than bus rapid transit.]]></description>
		
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		<title>County Council members want significant traffic congestion reduction and no tolls for Interstate Bridge</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Interstate-Bridge-traffic-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Members of the Clark County Council shared their main priority for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is reducing traffic congestion. The councilors had extensive discussions at two meetings during “Council Time” prior to sharing their priorities. They oppose tolling to pay for the bridge. File photo" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Interstate-Bridge-traffic-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Interstate-Bridge-traffic-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Interstate-Bridge-traffic.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Members of Clark County Council support focus on reducing traffic congestion, new corridors, and no tolls.
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		<title>Bi-State Legislative Committee reviews Interstate Bridge progress and issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Legislators in Oregon and Washington update on IBRP includes projected minimal improvement in driving time." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Legislators in Oregon and Washington update on IBRP includes projected minimal improvement in driving time.]]></description>
		
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