I-5 Bridge: Drop Light Rail, Save $2.5 Billion?

Camas resident Douglas Tweet, PhD, argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's own data shows a two auxiliary lane design outperforms one aux lane in every congestion measure — yet IBR recommends the lesser option. He says eliminating light rail, estimated at $3.5 billion or 25% of total project cost, and building two aux lanes instead could save more than $2.5 billion while improving safety and reducing bridge width by 31 feet. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-i-5-bridge-save-billions-reduce-congestion-and-improve-safety/ #I5Bridge #IBR #LightRail #Transportation #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Opinion #BridgeReplacement #CongestionRelief #PacificNorthwest