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Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation's tolling plans may have lasting impacts.
Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation's tolling plans may have lasting impacts.
Washington lawmakers have committed $1 billion toward a new bridge over the Columbia River and the federal government is poised to provide substantial funding, the leaders of Metro, the Portland Bureau of Transportation, TriMet and Port of Portland write. What's missing, however is a $1 billion investment from Oregon lawmakers so that the state can finally address our need for a new bridge.
State Sen. Mark Meek has urged lawmakers to consider bills to ban or defer tolls on key highways.
Proposed legislation to fund Oregon's share of the Interstate Bridge project has drawn criticism for including language about the separate Rose Quarter project.