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POLL: Would you choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for your commute?
In this week’s Clark County Today poll, readers weigh in on whether they’d choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for their commute.
Letter: 520 Portage Bay Bridge vs. Interstate 5 bridge replacement
Bob Ortblad compares the design and costs of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and the proposed I-5 Bridge, arguing that the IBR program unfairly dismissed a potentially cost-saving tunnel alternative.
Drivers may experience traffic delays and closures for summer road preservation work in Clark County
Clark County Public Works has announced summer road preservation work that could cause delays and closures on county roads.
Opinion: MAX costs and reduced service at TriMet
A new opinion column from Rep. John Ley examines rising TriMet costs, declining ridership, proposed tax hikes, and the impact on Clark County’s transit future.
Plan for lane and ramp closures on SR 500 in Vancouver, May 27-28
Nighttime lane and ramp closures are scheduled May 27–29 on eastbound SR 500 in Vancouver as part of a pedestrian overcrossing project.
TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost
Rep. John Ley is raising concerns over TriMet’s escalating light rail vehicle costs for the IBR project, calling for fiscal transparency and alternatives.
POLL: Should the I-5 Bridge project be paused over cost and bidding concerns?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether the I-5 Bridge replacement should be paused as questions grow around rising costs and a lack of competitive bids.
Opinion: TriMet contract: MAX vehicles cost $4.5 million
Rep. John Ley examines TriMet’s MAX vehicle purchases, arguing most were replacements and not connected to the bridge project.
Expect delays on I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 18
WSDOT will close a lane of southbound I-5 near Woodland on May 18 for a safety inspection.
Opinion: ‘I’m more than just a little skeptical that IBR officials are doing everything they can to limit the cost of this project’
Ken Vance shares his concerns over rising costs and limited contractor interest in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.
Letter: ‘IBR has relied on this video to instill fear in the public and government officials to promote the construction of a new bridge’
Bob Ortblad questions IBR’s use of a seismic video and urges a shift toward tunnel alternatives in this critical letter to the editor.
Troubled TriMet and fleecing taxpayers with LRT
John Ley analyzes TriMet’s ridership decline and what it signals for post-pandemic public transit in the region.
Lawsuits associated with Michelle Belkot’s removal from C-TRAN board in holding patterns
Two lawsuits tied to Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board are awaiting court dates and could impact a key vote in July.
Plan for overnight lane closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, May 12-23
Drivers near Ridgefield should prepare for overnight I-5 lane closures May 12–23 during bridge work on the Pioneer Street overpass.
Share Your Thoughts: IBR program holding online open house and public comment period
The IBR Program is seeking public input on how it will handle impacts to historic and cultural sites during the upcoming bridge project.
IBR only has single firm interested in managing the project to replace I-5 Bridge
Rep. John Ley reports on serious concerns with the I-5 Bridge replacement project, including limited contractor interest, rising tolls, and a 15-year timeline.
Letter: ‘Something is wrong when our vote means nothing’
Bob Zak challenges the political handling of the I-5 Bridge project and urges voters to demand accountability.
Busy pavement season ahead on Vancouver streets
The city of Vancouver is set to repave and preserve 76 lane miles across 20 neighborhoods in summer 2025, with ADA upgrades and community notices throughout.