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Opinion: What would be the real impact of I-2117 on transit?
Opinion

Opinion: What would be the real impact of I-2117 on transit?

Charles Prestrud discusses the real impact of I-2117 on Washington’s transit funding.

Oct 2, 2024

Expect daytime delays for ramp paving on I-5 in Vancouver, Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Transportation

Expect daytime delays for ramp paving on I-5 in Vancouver, Sept. 30-Oct. 3

Expect daytime delays on I-5 in Vancouver for ramp paving, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.

Sep 27, 2024

Is an 80-90 foot high transit and active transportation facility practical?
Transportation

Is an 80-90 foot high transit and active transportation facility practical?

Is an 80-90 foot high Vancouver waterfront transit station practical for daily use and active transportation?

Sep 26, 2024

Letter: “I’m not convinced’ immersed tunnel won’t work
Opinion

Letter: “I’m not convinced’ immersed tunnel won’t work

Hayden Island resident Sam Churchill argues against IBR program claims, supporting the immersed tunnel option for the Columbia River bridge.

Sep 25, 2024

Washington, Oregon transportation commissions to meet about Interstate 5 bridge tolling
Transportation

Washington, Oregon transportation commissions to meet about Interstate 5 bridge tolling

Washington, Oregon commissions to meet Oct. 1 in Vancouver to discuss I-5 bridge toll rates.

Sep 24, 2024

IBR program releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
Transportation

IBR program releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

The IBR program’s Draft SEIS shows a $7. 5 billion project, with only a slight reduction in I-5 traffic expected.

Sep 20, 2024

WSDOT: State highway system in ‘early stages of failure’
Transportation

WSDOT: State highway system in ‘early stages of failure’

WSDOT reports the Washington state highway system is in the ‘early stages of failure’ due to a lack of maintenance and funding prioritization.

Sep 19, 2024

WSDOT faces $900 million funding gap by 2027-2029 biennium
Transportation

WSDOT faces $900 million funding gap by 2027-2029 biennium

WSDOT faces a $900 million funding gap by 2027-2029, with key factors being reduced gas tax revenue and increased capital project costs.

Sep 19, 2024

WSDOT Travel Advisory: Expect daytime delays for paving work on SR 14 in Washougal Thursday
Transportation

WSDOT Travel Advisory: Expect daytime delays for paving work on SR 14 in Washougal Thursday

WSDOT crews will perform paving work on SR 14 near Washougal River Road, causing daytime delays with single-lane closures.

Sep 18, 2024

ODOT has a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and wants new taxes
Transportation

ODOT has a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and wants new taxes

ODOT faces a $1. 7 billion annual funding shortfall and seeks new taxes to address transportation needs, including the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.

Sep 12, 2024

Gluesenkamp Perez urges IBR Program to limit costs to drivers, prioritize traffic reduction in final project design
Transportation

Gluesenkamp Perez urges IBR Program to limit costs to drivers, prioritize traffic reduction in final project design

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez urges the IBR Program to prioritize traffic reduction and limit tolling in the final I-5 Bridge replacement design.

Sep 12, 2024

IBR program to publish its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Fri., Sept. 20
Transportation

IBR program to publish its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Fri., Sept. 20

The Interstate Bridge Replacement program is set to release its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Sept. 20, opening a 60-day public comment period.

Sep 10, 2024

Letter: The IBR’s deadly bribe
Opinion

Letter: The IBR’s deadly bribe

Retired engineer Bob Ortblad raises safety concerns about the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting risks with crosswinds and the double-decker buses.

Sep 10, 2024

Expect nighttime delays for paving work on SR 503 in Battle Ground, Sept. 9-10
Transportation

Expect nighttime delays for paving work on SR 503 in Battle Ground, Sept. 9-10

Expect nighttime delays for paving work on SR 503 in Battle Ground, with single-lane closures and flaggers guiding traffic.

Sep 9, 2024

Southbound I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge work near Woodland wraps up ahead of schedule
Transportation

Southbound I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge work near Woodland wraps up ahead of schedule

Southbound I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge work near Woodland wraps up early with lanes reopening Sunday.

Sep 6, 2024

Opinion: Elected officials should protect Southwest Washington taxpayers
Opinion

Opinion: Elected officials should protect Southwest Washington taxpayers

John Ley urges local officials to protect Southwest Washington taxpayers by rejecting the IBR’s expensive light rail extension.

Sep 5, 2024

Letter: “It’s time to make some reasonable compromises to get the bridge built’
Opinion

Letter: “It’s time to make some reasonable compromises to get the bridge built’

Bob Mattila from Brush Prairie urges compromise in the I-5 bridge project, calling for common-sense solutions.

Sep 5, 2024

I-5 Bridge replacement project has the world’s most expensive light rail
Transportation

I-5 Bridge replacement project has the world’s most expensive light rail

The I-5 Bridge replacement may host the world’s most expensive light rail extension at nearly $2 billion for just 1. 9 miles.

Aug 30, 2024