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Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half
John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the…
Interstate Bridge Replacement team gives update to C-TRAN on costs associated with light rail
C-TRAN board members heard that light rail service projections and costs are being cut in half, raising questions about funding and ridership demand.
POLL: Should lawmakers consider ending the I-5 Bridge replacement project altogether?
Soaring costs and delays renew debate over I-5 Bridge replacement The Interstate 5 Bridge replacement is now expected to cost up to $10 billion, wit…
Opinion: ‘Remain calm. All is well!’
Ken Vance critiques the Interstate Bridge replacement project, citing rising costs, years of delays, and unanswered questions while comparing officials’ reassurances to the “a…
Letter: Project plan & costs for the I-5 Bridge replacement project need to be prominently displayed to the public
…tutory deadline for the $1.5 billion award from the Federal Bridge Investment Program Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and may not reflect t…
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone
…ist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure.
Opinion: The IBR ‘guessed and guessed low’ on project costs
John Ley criticizes IBR leadership over rising costs, flawed data, and unverified promises tied to the I-5 Bridge project, calling for serious oversight of the largest public works projec…
TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost
…aising concerns over TriMet’s escalating light rail vehicle costs for the IBR project, calling for fiscal transparency and alternatives.
POLL: Should the I-5 Bridge project be paused over cost and bidding concerns?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether the I-5 Bridge replacement should be paused as questions grow around rising costs and a lack of competitive bids.
Opinion: ‘I’m more than just a little skeptical that IBR officials are doing everything they can to limit the cost of this project’
Ken Vance shares his concerns over rising costs and limited contractor interest in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.
Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?
Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the IBR project’s feasibility, comparing its costs to the Abernethy Bridge overruns and pointing to a hidden geotechnical risk.
Battle Ground City Council passes resolution opposing light rail in I-5 Bridge replacement project
…has joined Camas in formally opposing light rail in the I-5 Bridge Replacement project, citing costs and lack of congestion relief.