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The Interstate Bridge: At a Crossroads
The Columbia River Crossing project is aimed at improving the
mobility, reliability, and accessibility for automobile, freight, transit,
bicycle, and pedestrian users of the I-5 corridor from State Route 500 in
Vancouver to approximately Columbia Boulevard in Portland. Through an
inclusive, collaborative process, this project will deliver a financially
feasible solution that strengthens the regional economy and strives
to support community livability.
The I-5 bridge is a major lifeline for our community, linking
the two cities and carrying the freight, commuters, and traffic that support
the economy and vitality of the region and the entire West Coast. While it has
served us well over 88 years, the bridge has been stretched far beyond
capacity-the hours of stop-and-go traffic grow every year. Expected growth will
only make congestion worse, causing longer and longer delays.
Transportation agencies in the bi-state region have joined
together to lead development of an improved crossing. In the coming years, we
will evaluate possible solutions to the problems. This won't be an easy
task-and we need your help. Read on to better understand the problem, contact
us with your comments and suggestions, and take our online survey. Help shape
the future of this vital community connection!
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Doug Ficco, Director
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John Osborn, Director
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700 Washington Street
Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660-3177
Vancouver Phone: (360) 737-2726
Portland Phone: (503) 256-2726
Toll Free Phone: (866) 396-2726
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