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Opinion: Bankrupt – A $3.5 billion Rose Quarter Freeway widening project

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:16 +0000

Joe Cortright argues ODOT's Rose Quarter project has grown from a $450M approval to a $3.5B estimate, with a $2B funding gap.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:41:36 +0000

Washington's gas tax rises to 56.5 cents per gallon July 1, trailing only California and Pennsylvania nationally.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:21:26 +0000

Joe Cortright tells Oregon Transportation Commission that ODOT's cost management failures, not fuel efficiency, caused its budget crisis.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:02:35 +0000

Rep. John Ley questions whether $400M in bridge demolition costs could be redirected to other regional transportation needs.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:09:35 +0000

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:14 +0000

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:54:15 +0000

Vancouver's promised light rail extension to Library Square has no timeline, and the waterfront station would sit 90 feet above ground.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:17:42 +0000

Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:31:36 +0000

State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified.

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.