Expert Warns Interstate Bridge Replacement Tolls Could Reach $20

Expert Warns Interstate Bridge Replacement Tolls Could Reach $20 News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing Inc Download Article Date: April 17, 2025 Neighbors for a Better Crossing is advocating for a Cost-Effective Redesign Bob Ortblad, MSCE, MBA, a civil engineering and business expert, has raised concerns about the cost for tolls on the […]
How much would you be willing to pay for a toll on the I-5 bridge?

Expert warns Interstate 5 bridge toll could reach $20 by Victor Park, KATU Staff Thu, April 17th 2025 at 4:12 PM Updated Fri, April 18th 2025 at 1:04 PM PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A civil engineering and business expert is warning drivers could be paying $20 during peak travel times to cross the Interstate Bridge between Portland and […]
Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’

Bob Ortblad offers further analysis of I-5 Bridge replacement costs Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and do not reflect the editorial position of ClarkCountyToday.com Washington Representative John Ley’s recent article, “Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?” significantly underestimates potential toll costs, […]
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Requests NMFS Authorization to Potentially Harm & Harass Columbia River Marine Life Over Five-Year Period

THE INTERSTATE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM REQUESTS NMFS AUTHORIZATION TO POTENTIALLY HARM & HARASS COLUMBIA RIVER MARINE LIFE OVER FIVE-YEAR PERIOD (PHOTO) News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing IncPosted on FlashAlert: March 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM PDT Download Article FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 18, 2025 Contact:Neighbors for a Better Crossing, [email protected] The […]
C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle Clark County Today Monday, March 17, 2025 Michelle Belkot was removed from the C-TRAN Board after opposing light rail expansion, with Leslie Lewallen calling it political retaliation. Leslie Lewallen calls out the removal as a blatant example of political retaliation In a move that […]
OR & WA Residents Demand Smarter Alternative to $9 Billion Interstate Bridge Replacement Project

Date: March 13, 2025 at 12:36:02 PM PDTTo: [email protected], [email protected]: FlashAlert [email protected] OREGON AND WASHINGTON RESIDENTS DEMAND SMARTER ALTERNATIVE TO $9 BILLION INTERSTATE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHOTO) News Release from Neighbors For A Better Crossing IncPosted on FlashAlert: March 13th, 2025 12:35 PM Downloadable file: US Coast Guard rejects IBR plan Downloadable file: Neighbors for […]
There is a New Team in Town to Fight Tolling on I-5!

Starting next year (in 2026), expensive toll charges on the existing Interstate Bridge will begin at a cost of an estimated $2350/yr per commuter driving across the bridge two times a day. Tolls will place a financial burden on everyone, so we firmly oppose tolls on the I-5 crossing! This newsletter is intended to provide you […]
Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project

Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project Margaret Tweet for Clark County TodayMonday, February 17, 2025 Margaret Tweet discusses the rising costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting concerns about light rail funding and congestion relief. Photo by Andi Schwartz Camas resident Margaret Tweet discusses the proposed costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project […]
Camas City Council officially opposes light rail on new I-5 Bridge despite potential project delays

Camas City Council officially opposes light rail on new I-5 Bridge despite warnings changes could delay project The ColumbianBy Kelly Moyer,Monday, February 10, 2025 Bridge project leaders presented city councilors evidence that a majority of residents support light rail on the bridge Camas city officials remain unified in their opposition to light rail on the planned […]
Rep. John Ley issues statement on I-5 Bridge Replacement Project

The I-5 Bridge replacement proposal fails to address people’s biggest concerns, reducing traffic congestion and saving time