IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign & demise, and a cost-effective solution for the I-5 crossing!
JAN 23, 2026 ANALYSIS: IBR’S SYSTEMATIC DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN, ITS DEMISE, AND A PRACTICAL COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR THE I-5 CROSSING THAT’LL SAVE $ BILLIONS! February 11, 2026 | Download Article As our organization’s name, “Neighbors For A Better Crossing,” suggests, we are 100% for a new I-5 crossing to solve traffic congestion at the Columbia River, but […]
IBR’s Weekend at Bernie’s
In what’s reminiscent of the 1989 comedy film “Weekend at Bernie’s,” we’ve known for months the IBR project was dying or dead, and yet the IBR continues to pretend it’s alive & well. Here’s the post mortem: Price estimates for the project now range at unaffordable levels from $14 Billion to $17.7 billion. The successful […]
IBR Promotes “Giving Away” Historic Interstate Bridges While Withholding Cost For Replacement
IBR PROMOTES “GIVING AWAY” HISTORIC INTERSTATE BRIDGES WHILE WITHHOLDING COST ESTIMATE FOR REPLACEMENT EXPECTED BY LAWMAKERS DECEMBER 15 (PHOTO) News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing Inc Posted on FlashAlert: December 21st, 2025 5:00 AM Downloadable file: Heavy equipment barge passes under the Interstate Bridge Download this Alert IBR Promotes “Giving Away” Historic Interstate […]
Transportation expert Kevin Peterson’s letter to the US Coast Guard with options to preserve 178 ft of vessel navigation height clearance at the I-5 crossing
From: “Kevin Peterson” <petersondesign@centurytel.net> Subject: Columbia River navigation and the I-5 Bridge Date: November 24, 2025 at 10:14:19 AM PST To: <D13-SMB-D13-LNM@USCG.MIL> November 24, 2025 Kevin Peterson Transportation Architect 165 White Point Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 petersondesign@centurytel.net (206) 369-8048 Commander B.J. Harris U.S. Coast Guard Northwest Jackson Federal Building 915 2nd Ave Seattle, WA […]
No Answers Yet from the IBR for Hayden Island Residents!
HAYDEN ISLAND RESIDENTS SAY IBR “CHECKED A BOX, NOT ANSWERED QUESTIONS” IN HINOON BRIEFING News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing IncPosted on FlashAlert: November 24th, 2025 9:23 AM Downloadable file: Interstate Bridge – photo credit Kimberly HaslettDownloadable file: HiNooN letter of questions and concerns sent to IBR Community cites technical concerns, missing data, […]
“Vote Before Tolls” Initiative Gains Momentum Across Oregon
“VOTE BEFORE TOLLS” INITIATIVE GAINS MOMENTUM ACROSS OREGON – IP-31 WOULD GIVE OREGONIANS THE FINAL SAY ON ALL TOLLING PROPOSALS — INCLUDING I-5 AND I-205 PROJECTS News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing IncPosted on FlashAlert: July 24th, 2025 8:49 AM Downloadable file: FlashAlert July 24th, 2025Downloadable file: Vote Before tolls Logo.jpegDownloadable file: VBTC-Logo-black-qqs4ep3t9e0le961ywq0q2dqtucx1nl77aadfejzb2.png “Vote Before Tolls” […]
Rep John Ley’s Video on IBR Bridge Height
Neighbors for a Better Crossing Calls for a Current Seismic Study for $7.5 B Interstate Bridge Project
Neighbors for a Better Crossing Calls for a Current Seismic Study for $7.5 B Interstate Bridge Project News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing Inc Posted on FlashAlert: July 9th, 2025 10:59 AM Download Article: Neighbors for a Better Crossing Calls for a Current Seismic Study for $7.5 B Interstate Bridge Project Downloadable file: […]
A Civil Engineering Assessment of the Decision To Reject A Tunnel As An Option To Replace The I-5 Bridge Over the Columbia River
November 2, 2024 A Civil Engineering Assessment of the Decision To Reject A Tunnel As An Option To Replace The I-5 Bridge Over the Columbia River Table of Contents Introduction Conclusions Background How the Public Was Deceived How That Deception Undermined the Integrity of the EIS Process Why The IBR Team Leadership Should Be Held […]
Neighbors For A Better Crossing Urges Public Comment On Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s Impact On Historic Structures
Neighbors for a Better Crossing Urges Public Comment on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s Impact on Historic Structures [Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA] – Neighbors for a Better Crossing, a grassroots organization of residents, engineers, and business owners advocating for innovative, cost-effective, and seismically resilient infrastructure solutions for the Interstate Bridge, is calling for public action as […]