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ODOT’s Reign of Error: Chronic highway cost overruns
Costs are escalating rapidly for more recent and larger projects, including the I-5 Bridge replacement project, indicating this problem is getting worse.
The MAX Yellow Line doesn’t deserve a green light
TriMet has continued to push for expansion of the Yellow Line, with plans to extend the line into Washington state across the proposed new I-5 bridge.
Opinion: Plans are in place to force Oregonians to pay for the privilege of waiting in traffic
Eric Fruits of the Cascade Policy Institute warns that Oregon’s tolling program, which will have a significant impact on Southwest Washington drivers, is coming more quickly than you would think.
Opinion: The I-5 Bridge Replacement Project’s administrators are misleading state legislators about light rail
The Cascade Policy Institute disputes information provided by the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program team.
Plan ahead now for smoother Memorial Day travel
With Memorial Day just around the corner, now’s the time to make a travel plan for this traditionally busy travel weekend.
Letter: ‘There is no evidence that demand for transit ridership will increase any time in the near future’
Portland resident Jim Karlock states ‘there is even less demand for service across the Columbia River. ’
Opinion: Just say no
“The Oregon and Washington highway departments are at it again, pushing a 10- or 12-lane, five mile long freeway widening project that’s likely to cost at least $5 billion. ”
Opinion: In five years, Sound Transit has racked up an additional $50 billion for rail plan
Mariya Frost of the Washington Policy Center reveals how the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority went from costing taxpayers $92 billion to costing $142 billion.
Legislators push back on Interstate Bridge Replacement proposal
The Oregon and Washington legislators on the Bi-state Bridge Committee learned details related to the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program recommendations Friday.
Overnight closures are coming next week to the southbound and northbound I-5 Interstate Bridge
Overnight closures are coming next week to the southbound and northbound Interstate Bridge One lane will remain open at all times during the work, part of the biennial inspection process.
IBR proposes fewer auxiliary lanes than failed CRC and partial Hayden Island interchange
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team revealed their recommendation for the project Thursday morning to the members of the Executive Steering Group (ESG).
IBR pushes lower light rail cost at RTC Board while Medvigy questions path forward
TriMet and C-TRAN data show MAX costs 51 percent more than bus rapid transit.
Who will be responsible for the finances and operations of a light rail extension into Vancouver?
If light rail is going to be a component of an Interstate Bridge replacement project, C-TRAN Chief Executive Officer Shawn Donaghy is clear that the agency he leads is not going to be responsible t…
Opinion: Has the ‘train left the station’ in the process to determine details of an I-5 Bridge replacement?
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares some pointed comments from area elected officials about the process to create a project.
Opinion: The true cost of Sound Transit’s light rail is becoming more obvious
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center takes a look a the comparison of light rail to cars or living locally.
Opposition to IBR, light rail, and tolling follows two meetings of bridge leadership
Expense, failed ridership projections at heart of opposition to light rail.
Opinion: One would think elected officials would learn their lesson
Rep. Vicki Kraft offers her thoughts on the effort to bring light rail to Southwest Washington and continues her push for a third bridge over the Columbia River.
It’s light rail along I-5 to Evergreen Blvd. – a resurrection of the CRC
The resurrection of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) is now complete. Administrator Greg Johnson and his Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) team is proposing an extension of TriMet’s MAX light ra…