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How fair are fares?

ColumnsApril 27, 2023

Letter: How fair are fares? By Mike Terry, Brush Prairie Published: April 27, 2023 The Columbian believes tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge is “fiscally responsible, sensible and equitable” because users should pay their fair share. “Just as those who purchase gas pay more for road maintenance through gas taxes, residents who use the bridge should pay a...

TALK OF NEW GAS TAX, TOLLING, AUTO FEE FOR $7B BRIDGE

ColumnsMarch 27, 2023

NEW GAS TAX, TOLLING, AUTO FEE FOR $7B BRIDGE Monday March 27, 2023 By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian reports on the Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee draft budget to replace Oregon’s Interstate 5 Bridge over the Columbia River, “The plan proposes bonding against $700 million of state highway user tax revenue from the Oregon Department...