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WA lawmaker says vehicle sales taxes are solution to transportation budget
Transportation

WA lawmaker says vehicle sales taxes are solution to transportation budget

A new proposal by Sen. Curtis King aims to redirect vehicle sales taxes to boost Washington’s transportation budget, addressing declining gas tax revenue.

Dec 13, 2024

WSDOT could overspend revenue by $7 billion by 2031
Transportation

WSDOT could overspend revenue by $7 billion by 2031

WSDOT faces a potential $7 billion budget deficit by 2031 due to rising costs, reduced gas tax revenue, and new project expenses.

Dec 10, 2024

Daytime single lane closures on northbound I-5 East Fork Lewis River Bridge near La Center, Dec. 9-10
Transportation

Daytime single lane closures on northbound I-5 East Fork Lewis River Bridge near La Center, Dec. 9-10

Single-lane closures on northbound I-5 near La Center Dec. 9-10 for bridge maintenance.

Dec 9, 2024

Expect daytime delays Tuesday for roundabout safety improvements on SR 503 in Battle Ground
Transportation

Expect daytime delays Tuesday for roundabout safety improvements on SR 503 in Battle Ground

Expect daytime delays on SR 503 in Battle Ground as safety improvements are made to the roundabout.

Dec 2, 2024

Expect daytime delays for roundabout safety improvements on SR 503 in Battle Ground, Dec. 2
Transportation

Expect daytime delays for roundabout safety improvements on SR 503 in Battle Ground, Dec. 2

Drivers on SR 503 near Rock Creek Road in Battle Ground should expect delays on Dec. 2 for safety upgrades to the roundabout.

Nov 26, 2024

Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is hiding its ‘Geotechnical Data Report’
Opinion

Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is hiding its ‘Geotechnical Data Report’

Bob Ortblad critiques the IBR program for hiding a crucial geotechnical report.

Nov 25, 2024

Opinion: Right of way for opposing drivers
Opinion

Opinion: Right of way for opposing drivers

Doug Dahl explains who has the right of way for opposing drivers turning.

Nov 25, 2024

Opinion: John Ley pens letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Opinion

Opinion: John Ley pens letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

John Ley challenges the I-5 Bridge Replacement project, urging Secretary Pete Buttigieg to reconsider federal funding.

Nov 19, 2024

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez submits I-5 Bridge public comment
Transportation

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez submits I-5 Bridge public comment

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pushes for extended I-5 Bridge public comment period.

Nov 18, 2024

Expect nighttime delays on southbound I-5 near Woodland, Nov. 19
Transportation

Expect nighttime delays on southbound I-5 near Woodland, Nov. 19

Expect delays on southbound I-5 near Woodland on Nov. 19 for lane repairs improving driving safety on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge.

Nov 15, 2024

Washington state still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
Transportation

Washington state still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges

Washington state faces challenges meeting demand for EV charging infrastructure, with an estimated need of 3 million ports by 2035.

Nov 15, 2024

Northbound Interstate Bridge will close Monday, Nov. 18 for maintenance
Transportation

Northbound Interstate Bridge will close Monday, Nov. 18 for maintenance

Northbound lanes on the Interstate Bridge will close Monday night for maintenance, reopening early Tuesday.

Nov 14, 2024

Hood River bridge cost explodes 215 percent
Transportation

Hood River bridge cost explodes 215 percent

The Hood River Bridge replacement project sees a 215% cost increase, prompting questions about other major projects like the Interstate Bridge.

Nov 11, 2024

Expect delays on SR 500 for single lane and ramp closures in Vancouver, Nov. 12-15
Transportation

Expect delays on SR 500 for single lane and ramp closures in Vancouver, Nov. 12-15

Expect delays on SR 500 in Vancouver from Nov. 12-15 due to single-lane and ramp closures for construction work.

Nov 11, 2024

SR-14 lane addition eliminates traffic congestion
Transportation

SR-14 lane addition eliminates traffic congestion

SR-14 lane addition proves new lanes can reduce traffic congestion in Clark County.

Nov 8, 2024

Residents invited to Nov. 19 open house to learn more about Northeast 152nd Avenue project
Transportation

Residents invited to Nov. 19 open house to learn more about Northeast 152nd Avenue project

Clark County Public Works invites residents to a Nov. 19 open house to discuss the Northeast 152nd Avenue road project and its impact on the community.

Nov 7, 2024

Letter: ‘The current bridge plan hurts economic development on BOTH sides of the river’
Opinion

Letter: ‘The current bridge plan hurts economic development on BOTH sides of the river’

Sam Churchill from Hayden Island shares his concerns over the economic impact of the current I-5 Bridge replacement proposal on both sides of the river.

Nov 1, 2024

Clark County Council pushes back on multiple IBR details
Transportation

Clark County Council pushes back on multiple IBR details

Average weekday vehicle trips data shows insights into Vancouver transportation trends amid the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.

Nov 1, 2024