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Could the Legislature be the Bridge Too Far for the CRC?
I’m hopeful that a bi-partisan group of House members is asking smart questions about the Columbia River Crossing.
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The Risks of Mega-projects
Very nice piece by Evan Manvel on mega-projects and the Columbia River Crossing over at Blue Oregon.
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CRC Focus of Legislative Hearing Monday
The House Transportation and Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on Monday on a resolution urging Federal Funding for the Columbia River Crossing. This is scheduled for 1pm in Hearing Room D at the Capitol in Salem. BikePortland has additional details and coverage. This is a political lollipop. The Legislature can ask the Feds…
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Continuing to Manufacture Consent at the CRC
Some great reporting by the Oregonian’s Joe Rose on a “poll” showing support for the Columbia River Crossing (really just one question in another poll – want to bet they didn’t ask if folks were OK with the Oregon Legislature appropriating the required $400M for our state’s contribution?). Joe also includes a link to the…
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Flood of the CRC Op-eds
A busy weekend: Ethan Seltzer says we’re “Lost in the Weeds” Jeffrey Stuhr and Mark Masciarotte make the case for the Cable-Stayed design (perhaps they’re coordinating with the Mayor?) Carrying on the Oregonian Editorial Board line, David Sarasohn implies we don’t have time to consider anything except a truss bridge.