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Vancouver seeks applicants for Transportation and Mobility Commission
The city of Vancouver is seeking volunteers, particularly youth and seniors, who use public transit or bikes as their primary mode of transportation, to join its Transportation and Mobility Commiss…
Where will the funding come from to pay for the IBR?
Is Oregon’s promise of $750 million in the next 3 biennium acceptable to feds?
Say goodbye to that bumpy ride near the I-5/I-205 split in Clark County this summer
Summer construction on Interstate 5 and I-205 in Vancouver will cause nighttime lane closures, aiming to replace concrete panels and improve road safety, with completion expected in fall.
Despite two-week drop, Washington fuel still nation’s most expensive
Fuel prices in Washington state have risen by almost 30% in the past six months, making it the most expensive state for fuel nationwide, despite a slight decrease in prices over the past two weeks,…
Daytime ramp and single lane closures for paving work on SR 500 in Vancouver, July 20
Expect additional travel time and be aware of ramp and single lane closures on State Route 500 and I-205 in Clark County from July 20 to July 28 due to pavement repair work by the Washington State…
Washington state faces lawsuit over 2022 transportation revenue bill
Private citizen and Harbor Freight file lawsuit against Washington state transportation revenue bill, arguing it violates the state constitution’s single-subject requirement by including various pr…
Washington has nation’s most expensive fuel for fourth-straight week
Washington remains the most expensive fuel market in the U. S. with prices nearing $5.00 per gallon, and experts suggest that the state’s new carbon tax program may be contributing to the high costs
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg asked where’s the value in the I-5 Bridge Replacement project
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke about people’s most valuable commodity being time, and the Washougal project will help people in that community save time.
Washougal gets funding and a visit from Transportation Secretary Buttigieg
U. S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Washougal Friday morning, as part of a Pacific Northwest tour allocating funds from a federal Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant…
Opinion: The condition of Washington’s highways is getting worse despite the increase in taxes
Charles Prestrud says that even though motorists are paying taxes on CO2 emissions, they won’t see any benefit when it comes to highway maintenance or completion of needed improvements.
WSDOT set to install new ramp meters at several on-ramps along northbound I-5 and southbound I-205
Washington State Department of Transportation will be installing ramp meters on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 in Southwest Washington to reduce congestion and improve travel times, resulting in d…
Significant delays expected on northbound I-5 near La Center for emergency bridge repairs
Travelers should expect up to 12 hours of delays on northbound Interstate 5 near La Center due to the closure of a lane for bridge maintenance, prompting the need for off-peak travel and caution fr…
ODOT officials want to delay major transportation projects due to $3 billion shortfall
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announces delays and potential downsizing of three major transportation projects in the Portland area due to a funding shortfall of $3-4 billion, affe…
‘Speed kills’: Addressing Washington’s traffic death crisis
Washington state aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2030, but with a record-high number of 709 traffic-related deaths last year, state officials are seeking ways to bring the numbers down, inc…
Survey: Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes
Survey shows majority of Washington State residents want lower gas tax and believe carbon tax is increasing gas prices, with over half thinking the state is on the wrong track and 37% considering m…
Opinion: High-Speed Rail proposal runs into high-cost problems
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center provides the findings that cast doubt on the feasibility of the proposal.
Night time bridge joint rehabilitation work on I-205 in Vancouver begins Monday
Overnight work zones and lane closures on Interstate 205 in Southwest Washington will cause additional travel time as bridge repair work takes place, including concrete header replacement and joint…
Emergency contract to begin landslide repair on SR 504 at Mount St. Helens starts Monday
Cleanup work will begin this summer to stabilize slopes, clear debris, and restore connectivity on State Route 504 at Mount St. Helens following the South Coldwater Slide, but public access to the…