Reports from two independent analysts looking at the Columbia River Crossing Light Rail project show grave reservations about the scope of the project and outdated data used to plan it. In its July, 2011 report to the governors of Washington and Oregon, London-based RBConsult Ltd. writes that “In the absence ...
Last April the governors of Washington and Oregon announced plans to break ground on the Columbia River Crossing Light Rail project in 2013, and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber promised an independent financial review of the CRC’s financial options. “I appreciate very much the concerns about financing expressed by my longtime ...
Responding to unease among Oregon lawmakers over the $10 billion* price tag of the Columbia River Crossing Light Rail project, planners have proposed spending an initial $2.45 billion to build a replacement bridge and light rail, and postpone other highway improvements until more funding is secured. The announcement came during ...
Listen to an audio podcast of this video here: On April 25, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced their plan to break ground on the Columbia River Crossing Light Rail project* in 2013. 14:00 Kitzhaber: “I appreciate very much the concerns about financing expressed by my ...