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C-TRAN seeking applicants for C-TRAN Citizens Advisory Committee
C-TRAN is seeking volunteers for its Citizens Advisory Committee, a liaison to the Board of Directors. Two-year terms run Jan. 2026–Dec. 2027; applications are due Oct. 10.
Rep. John Ley meets with the DOT secretary to discuss transportation concerns in Southwest Washington
Rep. John Ley met with DOT Secretary Julie Meredith in Vancouver to discuss Southwest Washington transportation issues, from bridges to ferries and funding.
Both directions of I-5 to close overnight Sept. 13 in Vancouver for overhead utility line installation
I-5 will fully close in both directions overnight Sept. 13–14 in Vancouver for Bonneville Power Administration utility line installation, with detours via I-205 and SR 500.
Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!
Lars Larson criticizes delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, suggesting politics stalled the “$10 billion price bomb” and questioning funding viability.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone
Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure.
C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee sticks with its 3-3-3 plan
The C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee voted 8-3 to resubmit its 3-3-3 proposal, despite WSDOT’s rejection and warnings of lost grant funding if compliance issues remain unresolved.
New warning signs and lower speed limit on SR 14 West Camas Slough Bridge
WSDOT has installed new “Rough Road” warning signs and reduced speeds on the SR 14 West Camas Slough Bridge as pavement continues to deteriorate.
Opinion: GOP lawmaker who admits ODOT lies and he ‘doesn’t trust them’ votes the agency more money anyway
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.
Nighttime closures and delays on Northeast 99th Street in September and October during water quality project construction
Clark County will close lanes on Northeast 99th Street at night in September and October for a stormwater retrofit project aimed at improving water quality in Suds Creek.
So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday
With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver and Clark County in control, sparking talk of legal action and even withdrawal from the agency.
Ridgefield mayor disagrees with state’s position on C-TRAN board composition
Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole urged the C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee to stand by its 3-3-3 plan, disputing WSDOT’s authority and warning of possible legal action.
After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package
The Oregon House narrowly passed a $4. 3 billion transportation tax package on Labor Day, sending the proposal to the Senate for a vote expected Wednesday.
Letter: Mayor Anne’s power grab
Shauna Walters argues Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle has used C-TRAN to advance light rail at the expense of Clark County’s smaller cities and taxpayers.
WSDOT denies C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee’s 3-3-3 plan
WSDOT rejected the review committee’s 3-3-3 board plan, citing proportional representation by population; a 4-3-2 option is expected next, which would reduce smaller cities’ seats.
Letter: ‘If they have not compromised in the 15 years of planning the bridge, they never will’
Bob Mattila of Brush Prairie says the I-5 Bridge replacement is unworkable due to unresolved height conflicts and urges expanding I-205 or considering lift bridges instead.
Opinion: TriMet & C-TRAN – Who pays versus who gets service
Rep. John Ley argues TriMet’s financial mismanagement and C-TRAN’s funding model unfairly burden Clark County taxpayers, especially small cities and rural residents, while Vancouver receives most o…
POLL: Should Clark County’s smaller cities pull out of the C-TRAN Board of Directors and refuse to help fund light rail maintenance & operations?
This week’s poll asks if Clark County’s smaller cities should pull out of the C-TRAN Board and stop funding light rail maintenance and operations.
C-TRAN remains committed to all jurisdictions regardless of the makeup of the C-TRAN board
C-TRAN says it will remain committed to serving all jurisdictions in Clark County, even as small cities face losing seats on the transit authority’s board of directors.