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Vancouver Police continue search for missing Vancouver woman

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:35:46 +0000

The Vancouver Police Department is continuing to search for Cristina Ase, missing since March 26. Photo courtesy Vancouver Police Department

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.

Seattle area maximum toll rates to increase 50 percent – a cautionary tale for Portland-area tolling

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:19:34 +0000

Following many months of discussion and mostly negative public input, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved “phase one” of toll rate increases at their January 29 meeting.

Transportation Commission subcommittee meets to plan for Interstate Bridge tolls

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:31:31 +0000

On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC & OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge.

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.

Paying more and getting less for transportation in Portland area

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:32:59 +0000

Transportation tolling plan sparks outrage as promised freeway lanes disappear, impacting traffic and affordability in the Portland area.

Oregon congresswoman introduces legislation to permanently kill tolling in Oregon

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:11:44 +0000

Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer is listening to her constituents and introduces the No Tolls on Oregon Roads Act, aiming to permanently block tolling on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 in Oregon, amid concerns of financial strain on commuters and negative impact on communities.

IBR successes and challenges after three and a half years

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:02:21 +0000

The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project faces both successes, such as securing significant funding and approval for light rail as the transit component, and challenges, including the lack of funding from Oregon, legislative obstacles, tolling controversies, and the requirement for approval from the US Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers.

ODOT I-205 tolling effort moves forward, projecting a 12-hour reduction in traffic congestion by 2045

John Ley — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:15:17 +0000

New lanes and tolling to reduce I-205 congestion by 12 hours according to ODOT.

ODOT does not ‘pause’ I-205 tolling; Clackamas county citizen opposition raises many issues

John Ley — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:21:17 +0000

‘Pause’ on tolling rumor false as ODOT’s I-205 toll efforts move forward