Transit Options

The Columbia River Crossing project is studying two primary high capacity transit (HCT) options to reduce congestion on I-5:

1) Bus rapid transit paired with express bus service

2) Light rail paired with express bus service

These options are recommended for more analysis because, when compared to other public transit options, they have the best potential to reduce congestion on I-5, meet future transit needs and address the issues identified in the project’s Purpose and Need Statement.

Express bus service is combined with both bus rapid transit and light rail to better serve transit needs in and beyond the project area. Express bus service would serve long distance commuter markets by providing direct access between Clark County and downtown Portland during morning and evening peak commute hours.

Currently, two different routes are being considered for high capacity transit in Vancouver. The first route would take Main Street from the I-5 Bridge north to Kiggins Bowl and the second route would hug I-5 from the bridge north to Kiggins Bowl. Both alignments are being studied, and will be discussed with community representatives in spring and summer 2007. In addition, proposed transit station and park and ride locations will be reviewed.