On the September 30th episode of The Lars Larson Show, host Lars Larson referenced John Ley’s recent article published on Clark County Today, highlighting key concerns with the $7.5 billion Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project. Larson emphasized the impracticality of the proposed MAX light rail station being 90 feet above ground at the Vancouver Waterfront, as well as 55 feet off the ground on Hayden Island. With 54% of the bridge allocated to bikes, pedestrians, and transit, questions arise about the project’s practicality and the prioritization of vehicle traffic. Read more in John Ley’s full article on Clark County Today.
Transcript:
Clark County is our friend, the transit advocate John Ley points out the proposed $7.5 billion Interstate Bridge Replacement, including $2 billion for transit, but it only allocates 54% of the bridge for bikes and transit and pedestrians. Less than half of the bridge will be for vehicles. But here’s the fun part. On the Vancouver waterfront, the light rail station will be 90ft off the ground, and even on Hayden Island, it’ll be 55ft off the ground.
Does that make sense? No, it doesn’t at all.
2 comments
Glenn Kincaid
October 4, 2024 at 2:52 am
There is also a rumor that light rail stations is located right in the middle of a brand new 5-6 story most likely 80 million or more dollar multi use building? Owned by the most permitted developer that has swooped into our region. And gets whatever they want somehow? Hurleydev.com? Is this true John Ley?
John Ley
October 11, 2024 at 3:25 pm
The Hurley Development building is only 5 years old. It is in the crosshairs of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project for demolition. It is the site of the proposed Vancouver Waterfront MAX transit stop that will be 80-90 feet above the ground.
Details on how much the IBR might pay to take this (and other) properties, is not known. The IBR requires each of the property owners to sign non-disclosure agreements.