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...
Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation’s tolling plans may have lasting impacts. By TAYLOR GRIGGS — Portland Mercury May 9, 2023 Construction on I-205 at the Abernethy Bridge. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION To toll or not to toll? That is the question du jour for the Oregon...
Why didn’t ODOT include a non-tolling option for consideration in the project’s impact assessment? By Cam Gilmore — Canby Herald May 4, 2023 (updated May 8th) In what can only be described as relief to Clackamas County residents and other users of Interstate 205, Gov. Tina Kotek’s order will delay tolls on the I-205 Toll...
Time To Sound Off On ODOT’s Tolling Proposal Cascade Policy Institute In about 18 months, Portland-area drivers will be paying the first of many tolls if the Oregon Department of Transportation has its way. By the end of 2024, ODOT plans to toll both the Abernethy Bridge and the Tualatin River Bridges on I-205. Tolls...
Opinion: Initiative petition is the only way to stop I-205 tolling By Elvis Clark Mar 6, 2023 (Canby Herald) State Sen. Mark Meek’s bill to stop tolling is a false hope for those Oregonians opposed to the tolling of I-205 and I-5. Meek’s bill if passed by the legislature will most likely be vetoed by...
Opinion My View: Time to pump the brakes on ODOT tolling plan By Dan Occhipinti Feb 28, 2023 (Portland Tribune) I-205 running through West Linn might see tolls in the future. (PMG File Photo) Sometimes you need to slow down to avoid a mistake. A perfect example of this is ODOT’s runaway plan to toll...
A bill that would block tolling on I-5 and I-205 is the latest obstacle for the transportation agency. By Nigel Jaquiss — February 22, 2023 (Willamette Week) The Oregon Department of Transportation is working toward funding two big projects in Salem this legislative session. Although the widening of Interstate 5 at the Rose Quarter and the...
$30 a day round trip between Vancouver and Wilsonville By Joe Cortright — Feb 11, 2023 (City Observatory) Under ODOT’s toll plans, A driving from Wilsonville to Vancouver will cost you as much as $15, each-way, at the peak hour. Drive from Vancouver to a job in Wilsonville? Get ready to shell out as much...
Comments from Cascade Policy Institute Eric Fruits, Ph.D., Vice President of Research Oregon Department of Transportation Regional Mobility Pricing Project January 6, 2023 The Oregon Department of Transportation proposes to toll all lanes of traffic on I-5 and I-205 from Wilsonville to the State of Washington border. ODOT expects to impose the first tolls by...
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