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Letter: TriMet’s history of over-predicting light rail ridership
TriMet's MAX Green Line carried ~10,000–11,000 weekday riders in 2024–2026, less than a third of its 2020 forecast.
Regional Transportation Council passes resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square
RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing.
Letter: Buyer beware (caveat emptor)
Bob Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations.
Ferguson rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law
Ferguson's office says high gas prices stem from Trump's war in Iran, not a climate law emergency.
Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges
Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.
WSP ‘Surviving Summer’ campaign begins in June
More than 1,500 people have died in Washington summer crashes over the past eight seasons, averaging 60 fatal collisions per month.
Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’
Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.
‘Light rail to nowhere’? Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan
Vancouver's promised light rail extension to Library Square has no timeline, and the waterfront station would sit 90 feet above ground.
Washington, Oregon transportation commissions to discuss Interstate 5 bridge tolling
Washington and Oregon commissions will jointly review I-5 bridge toll rate options and discount analysis on June 5.
County Public Works reminds residents to secure loads before hauling, to reduce dangerous roadside debris and litter
Unsecured vehicle loads cause more than 300 Washington crashes annually and dumped 150,000+ lbs of litter in Clark County in 2025.
Weekend paving work closes southbound I-205 entrance from I-5 in Vancouver May 29-31
Crews will use a smart work zone system with zipper merging to reduce delays during the I-205 closure.
Groundbreaking celebrates investment in the future Heights District
A $4 million federal appropriation launches the first public investment in Vancouver's Heights District redevelopment.
VIDEO: Rep. John Ley warns Interstate Bridge project tolls could be higher than forecast
Rep. John Ley says only $5. 5 billion of the IBR's potential $17–$18 billion price tag is secured.
Opinion: Investment of grade forecasts actually over-estimate future traffic
Investment grade forecasts for SR 520 and Tacoma Narrows both overshot actual traffic — not the reverse.
Plan for lane closures on northbound I-5 East Fork Lewis River Bridge for annual inspection Tuesday
WSDOT crews will close the right lane of northbound I-5 at milepost 17. 5–18. 5 for a bridge inspection.
Pedestrian-friendly Waterfront Way weekends are here for the summer
Waterfront Way closes to vehicles every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 4 p. m. Fridays to 5 a. Mondays.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement project – Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205
Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin.
Letter: I-5 Bridge – Eliminate light rail, include two auxiliary lanes each way instead
IBR's own data shows two auxiliary lanes outperform the recommended one-lane design on every congestion measure.