Tualatin Chamber hosts “Key Leaders” discussion on tolling By Ray Pitz — Portland Tribune Sept. 26, 2023 Local leaders, state representatives and transportation officials continue to discuss the pitfalls — and merits — of plans to toll along Interstates 205 and 5 between the Columbia River and Wilsonville. On Friday, Sept. 22, the Tualatin Chamber...
Tolling traffic diversion likely to get worse without new lanes on I-205 Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Clark County Today By John Ley for Clark County Today Recent news reports indicate the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) “indefinitely pauses I-205 projects, tolling,” and another stated “scrapping tolling on an I-205 bridge, even as it moves forward with tolling...
ODOT pushing ahead with tolls for I-205 and I-5 By Holly Bartholomew Sep 18, 2023 Portland Tribune Though Gov. Tina Kotek has put tolling on pause until 2026, the Oregon Department of Transportation is still moving forward with two projects (and a third in partnership with the state of Washington for the Interstate Bridge) that will...
Tolling won’t relieve traffic congestion — we need new lanes and vehicle capacity Oregon Catalyst — Wednesday August 30, 2023 By Oregon State Representative E. Werner Reschke Roads. We all need them. We all use them. But how do we make sure Roadways are adequate to meet our transportation needs? The problem occurs when the...
Five years ago the Tribune Board nailed it — “it’s the capacity” Portland Tribune Editorial Board Aug 7, 2018 Tolling on Portland’s freeways is years away, but that isn’t stopping people from commencing a battle now over the prospect of having to pay to drive. The underlying question is whether tolls should be used...
This Dog and Pony Show that is difficult to watch Tualatin Chamber of Commerce August 14, 2023 Little things, when unattended, lead to bigger things… which can then lead to… well in this case, a bit of a Dog and Pony Show. The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) has finally gotten bond approval from both Oregon...
Ever wonder how all the transportation monies get spent… well, get in line… TUALATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUL 24, 2023 — Oregon Tolling Updates From New York to Seattle, across the Golden Plains… in what sounds like a Lee Greenwood song, raising money for transportation seems to be a theme song. In Manhattan it’s...
ODOT says rising construction costs and a delay in the start of regional freeway tolling have created funding gaps for both the Rose Quarter and I-205 projects. By Anthony Macuk (KGW) June 28, 2023 SALEM, Ore. — The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program secured a key piece of funding this week to keep the project on track, but...
Long-time Clark County citizen and journalist Marvin Case shares his thoughts on tolling and light rail Marvin Case Vancouver resident As published in Clark County Today I think the concept of tolling I-5/I-205 in Oregon should be decided by a vote of the people. It is a very big governmental step and should be decided...
Hartman: Impossible to toll I-205 bridge without causing irreparable damage Raymond Rendleman May 31, 2023 Portland Tribune An official for Oregon’s transportation agency acknowledged that ODOT’s overly bureaucratic attitude toward tolling freeways had “missed the mark” in earning the public’s trust and creating meaningful community engagement surrounding regional traffic issues. “We have to own a little...
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