304 results for "Columbia river crossing"

One Less Reason to Restart the Columbia River Crossing: States Won’t Need to Return $140 Million to Feds

Economist Joe Cortright: “It’s dishonest of the state departments of transportation to tell people there’s a $140 million penalty for not moving forward with this project.”

By Rachel Monahan●

A New Bi-State Columbia River Crossing Legislative Task Force May Be on Horizon

Legislative leaders say they won’t re-start Columbia River Crossing panel yet.

By Nigel Jaquiss●

Cost Estimate to Replace Interstate Bridge Increases 56%

Project sponsors attribute the hike to inflation and additional new construction.

By Nigel Jaquiss●

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Next Director Is the Agency’s Highway Division Administrator

Kris Strickler currently oversees the highway division and oversaw the unsuccessful Columbia River Crossing effort.

By Rachel Monahan●

Portland Environmentalists and Elected Officials Float Critique of Next Columbia River Bridge

They say transportation planners should examine the effects of transit and tolling.

By Rachel Monahan●

U.S. Coast Guard Says Planned Bridge Across Columbia River Is 60 Feet Too Low

It’s a significant complication for the massive highway project.

By Rachel Monahan and Aaron Mesh●

Louisville, Ky., Built the Tollway Portland Dreams of. It’s Empty.

Traffic demand for the bridges cratered—declining 49% from 2013 to 2018.

By Rachel Monahan●

Light Rail Battle Resumes on Columbia River Bridge

By Sophie Peel●

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer Says It’s Light Rail or Bust for the Next Columbia River Bridge

In an interview with WW, Blumenauer was clear: light rail, or no bridge at all.

By Sophie Peel●

Murmurs: Dan Ryan Draws Challenge From Former Lawmaker Akasha Lawrence Spence

In other news: Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty a “convert” to body cams.

By WW Staff●