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Composition committee comes up with compromise for C-TRAN Board of Directors
A committee approved a 4-3-2 board structure with conditions on light rail funding and district representation amid concerns about legality and small city influence.
Agreements reached with four river users identified as impacted by proposed I-5 Bridge replacement
Oregon and Washington officials signed agreements with four river users to support a proposed 116-foot fixed-span I-5 Bridge replacement submitted for Coast Guard review.
Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program – incompetence or corruption?
Bob Ortblad argues the IBR is overstating timber pile risks and misusing ground improvement testing on Hayden Island, raising concerns about competence and transparency.
Letter: Upcoming meetings will help ‘shape the future’ of Clark County
Margaret Tweet urges residents to participate in several Nov. 18 meetings that will influence C-TRAN board composition, transit funding and Clark County policies.
C-TRAN announces early roll-out of Honored fare expansion
C-TRAN will expand its Honored fare program early, allowing low-income riders to qualify for half-price fares beginning November 17.
Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement
The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.
Opinion: Getting left turns right
Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect both driving habits and a lack of patience that can lead to collisions.
Governor appoints new members to Transportation Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Matt Ransom of Camas and Gael Tarleton of Seattle to the Washington State Transportation Commission, filling open seats for representatives west of the Cascades.
Opinion: Outrageous 32% WSP profits for IBR consulting
Rep. John Ley criticizes WSP’s 32 percent profit on the IBR consulting contract, which has ballooned from $44 million to $293. 5 million through multiple amendments and “extra work. ”
Opinion: Will light rail’s problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center questions whether declining light rail ridership and uncertain federal funding could derail the costly I-5 Bridge Replacement project.
Lane closure scheduled on southbound I-5 in Vancouver for overhead sign and message board repairs Nov. 13
WSDOT maintenance crews will close one southbound lane of I-5 at the Northeast 78th Street overpass on Nov. 13 to repair an overhead sign and message board.
Opinion: Skamania Co. Sheriff’s report says Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and WA’s Open Public Meetings Act
A Skamania County Sheriff’s Office report found the Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act in removing Councilor Michelle Be…
Opinion: Interstate Bridge: $273 million on consultants for ‘basically the same project?’
Joe Cortright questions how the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project has spent more than $273 million on consultants for what he calls “basically the same project” as the failed Columbia River Cro…
Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing
Randall O’Toole argues that despite $1. 8 trillion in taxpayer funding since 1991, transit use has declined, delivering little public benefit for massive spending.
Opinion: The right of way in roundabouts
Doug Dahl explains who has the right-of-way when two cars enter a roundabout at different speeds, emphasizing due care and responsible driving.
POLL: With IBR Administrator Greg Johnson departing and transit numbers revised downward, what’s next for the I-5 Bridge project?
A new Clark County Today poll follows Greg Johnson’s announced departure and steep drops in IBR transit projections, asking readers what direction the I-5 Bridge project should take next.
Opinion: Vancouver mayor’s ridiculous statement about Greg Johnson’s sudden departure
Rep. John Ley criticizes Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s comments regarding IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s departure, calling attention to unresolved issues with the project’s timeline, Coas…
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 ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light…