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Another Survey Backs Bridge without Price
The Oregonian reports on a survey by Riley Research testing attitudes about the Columbia River Crossing. The survey found broad support for a new bridge – but didn’t ask about costs. That’s a little like asking “would you like a world class education system?” without asking about the costs involved. The interesting news however is…
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Another Economist Weighs in on the CRC
We’ve featured the critical insights of Joe Cortright here extensively. Now local economist Eric Hovee weighs in with comments submitted to the Columbia River Crossing project record. Some of his points (my paraphrasing) include: Look at the whole I-5 Corridor from Woodland to Wilsonville, and examine the impacts on connecting corridors as well. Evaluate added…
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Next Round of Open Houses on I-5/99W Connector
From the Oregonian: All open houses are from 6 to 8:30 p.m.. Here’s the schedule: –June 24, Archer Glen Elementary School, 16155 S.W. Sunset Blvd., Sherwood –June 25, Tualatin High School, 22300 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin –June 26, Wilsonville High School, 6800 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville Apparently they’ve narrowed it to six alternatives. No…