A ‘mega’ grant for a mega-project: Feds give $600 million to the IBR
You know a project is expensive when a ‘mega-grant’ is just 8% of the total estimated cost.
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
Here’s how I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement engineer says project will address climate change
He thinks it might end up lowering VMT and reducing emissions.
I-5 freeway ‘immersed tunnel’ model on display in Vancouver today
Advocates of the tunnel say the model ‘exposes false assumptions’ by IBRP staff.
Heated exchange with top Interstate Bridge project official resurfaces
It came during a meeting back in December that just surfaced online.
Pham files major amendment as politics around Interstate Bridge funding bill intensifies
McLain is a Democrat, but she is to the right of Pham when it comes to transportation policy. This fight over HB 2098 has defined that contrast more than any other issue.
New bill would tie Oregon’s hands to funding Interstate Bridge and I-5 Rose Quarter projects
The bill reveals desperation at ODOT and among their supporters in the legislature.
Podcast: The fight for a ‘right sized’ Interstate Bridge project
A boost in the arm for the “Right Size” coalition.
Advocates push ‘right size, right now’ message to lawmakers in Salem
Today’s many conversations should go a long way to help awaken legislators from their slumber.
Comment of the Week: From Utrecht, with love for ‘living streets’
Perspective on the plan from someone who helped develop it.
Guest Opinion: Freeway fight moves to Salem and we need you!
Fighting freeway expansion is a marathon, not a sprint, but right now we need to sprint to Salem.
Comment of the Week: I-5 Interstate Bridge project explained in one short list
How one reader sees the ridership decline.
Beg, borrow, and deal: Lawmakers float $1 billion I-5 freeway expansion funding plan
Is it a sign of progress or desperation for this megaproject?