2023
Opinion: IBR floats new bridge design, proving critics right
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Joe Cortight offers his perspective on recent developments in the plans to replace
the I-
City Observatory
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Re-
The episode is a dramatized live radio news report based on historical documents and other resources regarding the lift span of the bridge
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, February 6, 2023
in: News, Transportation
http://www.reimaginedradio.net/
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/re-
2021
County Council members want significant traffic congestion reduction and no tolls for Interstate Bridge
Posted by John Ley
Date: Monday, September 27, 2021
in: News, Transportation
New transportation corridors key to reducing regional traffic congestion
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-
C-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021
in: News
A 25 percent reduction in hours of operation never materialized in running more expensive BRT
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-
Should Southwest Washington taxpayers be wary of financial ties to TriMet on the Interstate Bridge replacement project?
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021
in: News
Absolute and irrevocable contract given to TriMet for eminent domain control over transit
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/should-
Letter: ‘Public transportation is not a priority in any recent public survey or poll’
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, May 17, 2021
in: Letters To The Editor,
Portland resident Kyanne Probasco comments on a recent Clark County Today story on the subject of light rail on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-
Interstate Bridge reached peak capacity in early 1990s and the Glenn Jackson Bridge did so in the mid 2000s
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
in: News, Transportation
Regional transportation plans have light rail and bus rapid transit but no new vehicle capacity for metro region
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/interstate-
Opinion: ‘If elected officials insist on light rail as a component of the I-
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion,
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance offers his latest thoughts on the I-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Gas tax increases, a carbon tax and a low carbon fuels tax part of legislature’s transportation tax proposals
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, April 12, 2021
in: News, Transportation
It remains unclear whether either plan will make it through the current legislative session
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gas-
C-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
in: News, COVID-
Free Youth Opportunity Passes help small ridership increase
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-
Potential $800 million funding gap — where will money come from for I-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
in: News, Transportation
‘Too early’ to know if $1.25 billion proposal will meet congestion relief goals
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/potential-
IBRP plans a three-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
in: News, Transportation
Administrator Greg Johnson promises to be data driven on project
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibrp-
How many ideas have been proposed over the years for multiple crossings of the Columbia River?
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
in: News, Transportation
Two different mindsets about transportation solutions, but Oregon is focused on light rail and Interstate 5
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/how-
The age and condition of the Interstate Bridge key to repair-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021
in: News, Transportation
How many bridges are 100 years old?
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-
Anti-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021
in: Uncategorized, News, Transportation
The ‘No More Freeways’ mantra is extending Portland’s worst bottleneck
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/anti-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Friday, July 16, 2021
in: News, Transportation
New microtransit on-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-
C-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Friday, July 16, 2021
in: News, Transportation
New microtransit on-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-
2022
First look at a possible I-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program team shares renderings that raise concerns about how little natural light would reach the path
Image courtesy Interstate Bridge Replacement Program https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-
Opinion: Plenty of reasons exist why current I-
Editor Ken Vance comments on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program team’s Modified Locally Preferred Alternative and the overwhelming support it is getting from the majority of area elected officials
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Two states fight congestion by adding new bridge to interstate
Posted by John Ley
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Will the new Brent Spence Bridge take money from IBR?
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/two-
‘Solution’ for Interstate Bridge replacement, including transit option, to be revealed April 21
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Legislators want more involvement in transit and tolling decisions
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/solution-
Will the IBR try to force people out of their cars?
Posted by John Ley
Date: Monday, March 14, 2022
in: News, Transportation
People want traffic congestion relief from Interstate Bridge project
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/will-
Oregon Republicans threaten to walk away from Interstate Bridge project over fuel tax
Posted by John LeyDate: Thursday, February 24, 2022in: News, Transportation
Tax war between Washington and other states continues.
Washington senator says Oregon governor living in Fantasyland
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-
Interstate Bridge replacement effort gets $36 million funding boost as community group grapples with options
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Portland officials push to reduce vehicle miles traveled while the people want improved travel times
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/interstate-
Opinion: Public transit buses and vans superior to costly light rail for I-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Camas resident Margaret Tweet offers her thoughts on the I-
Margaret Tweet
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Opinion: Adding new lanes reduces traffic congestion on I-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Friday, July 8, 2022
in: News, Opinion, Transportation
WSDOT and ODOT data refute claim ‘you can’t build your way out of congestion’
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Opinion: New taxes required for $1.3 billion light rail extension to Vancouver
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Friday, July 1, 2022
in: Columns, News, Opinion, Transportation
TriMet will not cover O&M costs of MAX in Washington state
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Opinion: Why doesn’t the C-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, June 20, 2022
in: Columns, News, Opinion, Transportation
https://youtu.be/_xjasH2ROr4
Legislators push back on Interstate Bridge Replacement proposal
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
in: News, Transportation
The Oregon and Washington legislators on the Bi-
Disappointment at single auxiliary lane choice and failure to address congestion
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislators-
IBR proposes fewer auxiliary lanes than failed CRC and partial Hayden Island interchange
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
in: News, Transportation
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team revealed their recommendation for the project Thursday morning to the members of the Executive Steering Group (ESG).
Photo by Andi Schwartz
Under the proposal, drivers could be stuck in traffic twice as long as they are today
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-
TriMet’s broken promises on getting people to use transit
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Where are the missing 50,000 light rail passengers?
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trimets-
IBR pushes lower light rail cost at RTC Board while Medvigy questions path forward
Posted by John Ley
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
in: News, Transportation
TriMet and C-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-
Transit gets much attention as details on IBR about to be released
Posted by John Ley
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Are 26,000 to 33,000 transit riders ‘strategic misrepresentation’ for IBR?
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/transit-
Is the IBR setting up another transit failure?
Posted by John Ley
Date: Friday, April 15, 2022
in: News, Transportation
IBR administrator says demand for transit across the Columbia River will increase 10 fold
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/is-
How much land will the interstate bridge replacement remove from I-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
in: News, Transportation
RTC proposes adding new lanes to I-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/how-
IBR adds new transit options for consideration to new bridge over Columbia River
Posted by John Ley
Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
in: News, Transportation
C-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ibr-
Legislature debates $130 million toll reduction measure for Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Will legislators discuss toll reduction or elimination for Clark County and Southwest Washington?
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/legislature-
Washington Sen. Marko Liias apologizes to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown
Posted by John Ley
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
in: News, Transportation
House leader says he will remove fuel export tax from transportation package
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-
A data driven Interstate Bridge solution 50 years into the future
Posted by John Ley
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
in: News, Transportation
How many vehicles would have to be removed from the Interstate Bridge to improve congestion?
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/a-
C-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022
in: News, Transportation
Express bus service to Portland plummets by over 60 percent
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-
Opinion: Why doesn’t the C-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, June 20, 2022
in: Columns, News, Opinion, Transportation
C-
John Ley
For Clark County Today
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
IBR team expects Coast Guard to reject 116-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022
in: Columns, News, Opinion, Transportation
Planning for low bridge will continue in spite of expected Coast Guard rejection
By John Ley
For Clark County Today
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/ibr-
These are sorted by year but NOT by month or day
These are the result of a keyword search and we expect to post more links soon
2020
Bi-
Posted by John Ley
Date: Friday, October 2, 2020
in: News, Transportation
Transit and bridge options reviewed from 2008 CRC process
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bi-
$7 billion Portland Metro transportation measure at risk
Posted by John Ley
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
in: News, Transportation
Transportation package would impact Clark County residents in multiple ways
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/7-
Regional Transportation Council seeks citizen input on transportation projects
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020
in: News, Transportation
The formal public comment and review period will run through Oct. 6
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/regional-
Bi-
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Friday, August 7, 2020
in: News, Transportation
The project now has a manager, with a consultant coming soon to begin analyzing traffic data and other impacts
https://youtu.be/Fx8RFry2kdg
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bi-
2019
Opinion: ‘A data-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Camas resident John Ley says the ‘data’ shows people want and need traffic congestion relief and improved freight mobility
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Bi-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
in: News, Transportation
The group is hoping much of the research for that failed project can be used in this latest effort
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/bi-
First meeting of Bi-
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Monday, October 28, 2019
in: News, Transportation
The 16 Washington and Oregon lawmakers pledged a clean slate on the long-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-
Regional Transportation Council urged to revisit 2008 Transportation Corridors Visioning Study
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019
in: News, Transportation
The study, which took two years to complete, largely fell by the wayside during the recession
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/regional-
Opinion: Transportation congestion relief won’t come in time for some of us
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Monday, June 10, 2019
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
Testimony at recent Regional Transportation Council meeting doesn’t offer any optimism about solutions for frustrated Clark County drivers
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Op-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, August 5, 2019
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion
Camas resident John Ley comments on TriMet’s push for a tunnel under the Willamette River
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/op-
Op-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Oregon needs to respond to the transportation needs of Southwest Washington residents
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/op-
Op-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Camas resident John Ley details the decline of C-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/op-
Op-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, May 13, 2019
in: Columns, Opinion
Camas resident John Ley offers his thoughts on the outrageous cost of bonding toll revenue
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/op-
C-
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Friday, February 15, 2019
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion
ClarkCountyToday.com, Editor Ken Vance
Public transportation agency continues its agenda in spite of long-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/c-
2018
UPDATED: I-
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
in: News, Transportation
The resolution would have urged the Federal government to fund the bridge project enough to avoid the need for tolls
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/i-
Regional Transportation Council approves I-
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
in: News, Transportation
The resolution calls for mass transit with a “dedicated guideway”, but doesn’t mention added traffic capacity
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/regional-
Effort to resurrect Columbia River Crossing no longer ‘thinly veiled’
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
Ken Vance Editorial Clarkcountytoday.com
Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/effort-
Clark County Council passes resolution supporting the replacement of the I-
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
in: News, Transportation
Councilor Jeanne Stewart casts the only vote in opposition
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-
Tolling debate now in the hand of the Oregon Transportation Commission
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Friday, July 13, 2018
in: News, Transportation
The OTC heard from dozens of people for nearly four hours on Thursday
https://youtu.be/ijMUmnBR3Wo
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tolling-
First phase of Portland tolls reaches its conclusion
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
in: News, Transportation
The Public Advisory Committee will present its recommendations to the Oregon Transportation Commission next month
https://youtu.be/jFsA-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/first-
Value Pricing Policy Committee nears the end of a disappointing process
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
Ken Vance Editorial Clarkcountytoday.com
If Clark County residents are going to be saved from tolls on I-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/value-
Frustration grows at latest meeting over tolling in Portland
Posted by Chris Brown
Date: Friday, April 13, 2018
in: News, Transportation
Committee members express frustration with the pace of the process as major questions remain
https://youtu.be/4rkicF2vQ1c
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/frustration-
Open house on tolls collects input from county residents
Posted by Alex Peru
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
in: News, Transportation
ODOT open house provides information and gathers feedback on interstate toll proposal
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/open-
Opinion: Bi-
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Camas resident John Ley offers his latest thoughts on area’s transportation issues
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
A ‘dedicated lane’ ignores thousands of drivers
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Monday, October 22, 2018
in: Letters To The Editor,
John Ley: ‘No private business would pay for an asset that is used at just 1 or 2 percent of its capacity’
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/a-
New bridges, vehicle capacity and transportation corridors needed
Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Thursday, August 30, 2018
in: Letters To The Editor, Opinion, Transportation
The Vancouver City Council recently passed a resolution supporting a replacement of the Interstate Bridge. The Clark County Council is considering a similar resolution. This effort is simply a means to resurrect the flawed Columbia River Crossing (CRC).
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/new-
Tolling to pay for Oregon’s ‘band aid’
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
What the Oregon Department of Transportation isn’t telling you
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/tolling-
2017
Opinion: Washington, Oregon need compact for transportation
Date: Monday, November 6, 2017
in: Letters To The Editor, Opinion
For over 50 years, Oregon and Washington have been at odds in resolving and implementing solutions for transportation and infrastructure projects.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-
Oregon continues down its path to place tolls on I-
Date: Friday, December 8, 2017
in: News, Transportation
Portland Region Value Pricing Policy Advisory Committee holds second of six meetings
https://youtu.be/6V_YsvHNaPU
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-
Clark County Chair Marc Boldt says RTC Board will have its say about Oregon lawmakers’ plans to toll
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
Clark County Council Chair Marc Boldt offered some interesting information during
Tuesday’s board meeting regarding Oregon’s efforts to toll drivers on I-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/clark-
It’s a time for leadership by members of the Clark County Board of Councilors
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.’’ — John Quincy Adams.
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/its-
Are Oregon transportation officials selective in who they want to hear from in Clark County?
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
‘Value pricing’ won’t solve the traffic congestion problem
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
Camas resident John Ley shares his latest views on Oregon’s plans for tolling
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/value-
Tolls: Anywhere in Oregon
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/verify/verify-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/tolls-
Did the RTC hide Oregon tolls?
Date: Monday, July 10, 2017
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/did-
Continuing the examination into Oregon’s plans to address traffic congestion
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2017
in: Columns, Opinion, Transportation
John Ley
For ClarkCountyToday.com
VANCOUVER — Oregon lawmakers want Southwest Washington citizens to pay tolls on both
I-
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/continuing-
Oregon wants to toll Clark County drivers
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017
in: Staff Opinions, News, Opinion, Transportation
Ken Vance Editorial Clarkcountytoday.com
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/oregon-
New tolls, and Oregon’s non-
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
in: News, Transportation
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/new-
Transportation congestion issues are something we need to care more about
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
in: Staff Opinions, News, Opinion, Transportation
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/transportation-
Traffic congestion: Take a look at what the I-
John Ley
For ClarkCountyToday.com
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
in: News, Transportation
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/traffic-
Transportation congestion solutions discussed at lawmakers’ Town Hall meeting
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017
in: News, Transportation
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/transportation-
Are Oregon transportation officials selective in who they want to hear from in Clark County?
Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
in: Staff Opinions, Opinion, Transportation
Ken Vance Editorial Clarkcountytoday.com
Committee shuns recommended appointment of County Councilor Eileen Quiring after naming County Chair Marc Boldt instead
https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/are-