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Columbia River Crossing Action Alert
From the Coalition for a Livable Future: The Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project is an effort to rebuild and expand the I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River. Unfortunately, all current options being considered for the project will significantly increase global warming pollution, harm people’s health, and undermine our region’s vision of a sustainable economy, all…
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Transit Investment Plan Meetings
Get involved in your local transit planning process by attending a TriMet Open House in May. Learn about the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail and WES Commuter Rail projects, and discuss plans for Milwaukie Light Rail and the Columbia River Crossing. Talk with TriMet staff and see what’s in the works in our Transit Investment Plan…
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Should Streetcars Run on the Transit Mall?
Are streetcars a better fit for the transit mall than light rail trains? Streetcars are smaller, slower and more appropriate for downtown, frequent-stop, circulator service. They would be safer than long light rail trains, intermixed with buses and private vehicles, which will also run on the mall when it reopens. The current plan is to…
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It’s Finally Here…
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Columbia River Crossing has been released. Two public hearings have been scheduled: Wednesday, May 28, 5 – 8 p.m. Combined Deck Rooms and River Room West 1 & 2 Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay 100 Columbia Street Vancouver, WA 98660 Thursday, May 29, 5 – 8…