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Columbian Transportation & Environment Reporter

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

C-Tran employs a consultant for BRT, raises fares

C-Tran began exploring a possible bus rapid transit system for Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor in early 2011; the C-Tran board endorsed the concept in the form of a locally preferred alternative in 2012.

June 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The C-Tran Board of Directors narrowly advanced a proposed bus rapid transit line on Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor Tuesday, approving a $2.25 million contract to carry the enhanced bus system through project development and on track to meet a key deadline later this year. Read story

C-Tran board to consider bus rapid transit contract tonight

June 10, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The C-Tran Board of Directors tonight will consider awarding a $2.2 million contract advancing a proposed bus rapid transit line on Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor. Read story

Judge blocks rezone on White Salmon River

June 10, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Clark County Superior Court judge has blocked the rezoning of more than 1,000 acres of land along the White Salmon River, handing a victory to environmental groups who had challenged the move because they say it threatened a sensitive watershed. Read story

Jim Nichols, shop superintendent at Thompson Metal Fab, was among those who spoke in support of the company during a public hearing Wednesday on the Columbia River Crossing.

Speakers focus on CRC’s impact on Thompson Metal Fab (with videos)

Jim Nichols, shop superintendent at Thompson Metal Fab, was among those who spoke in support of the company during a public hearing Wednesday on the Columbia River Crossing.

June 5, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

As the U.S. Coast Guard hosted a second night of testimony on the Columbia River Crossing on Wednesday, many Clark County residents turned their attention to a business with perhaps more at stake than any other in the project's outcome. Read story

Crews move a crane, in pieces, into place near southbound Interstate 5 in preparation for this weekend's girder installation.

Weekend-long closure planned for I-5 in Salmon Creek area (with video)

Crews move a crane, in pieces, into place near southbound Interstate 5 in preparation for this weekend's girder installation.

June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Around-the-clock work over Interstate 5 in Salmon Creek will completely close both directions of the freeway this weekend. Read story

A photograph displayed  at Tuesday's CRC hearing shows oil rigs built by Thompson Metal Fab, which their executives say will be too large to cross underneath the proposed new bridge.

Coast Guard hears CRC objections from project’s critics

A photograph displayed  at Tuesday's CRC hearing shows oil rigs built by Thompson Metal Fab, which their executives say will be too large to cross underneath the proposed new bridge.

June 4, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The federal agency that essentially holds veto power over the Columbia River Crossing opened its ear to Portland and Vancouver residents Tuesday, and most who spoke called for a rejection of the controversial megaproject. Read story

Two of three manufacturers ink deal with CRC over I-5 bridge height

June 3, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Washington and Oregon transportation officials have finalized mitigation agreements with two of the three metal manufacturers that would be negatively impacted by the height of the new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today.Washington and Oregon transportation officials have finalized mitigation agreements with two of… Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge from the Hayden Island mobile home park.

Bridge height a major factor in tonight’s CRC meeting

The Interstate 5 Bridge from the Hayden Island mobile home park.

June 3, 2013, 5:00pm Business

The first of two Columbia River Crossing meetings sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard begins at 5 p.m. today. Read story

Study finds promise in energy storage concept

May 21, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Northwest's geology holds the potential to offer a cavernous storage bank for excess energy on the regional power grid, according to a broad study released this week. Read story

The Interstate 5 bridge from the Oregon side looking northwest toward Vancouver.

CRC close to second mitigation agreement

The Interstate 5 bridge from the Oregon side looking northwest toward Vancouver.

May 19, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Columbia River Crossing appears close to a mitigation agreement with two of the three major river manufacturers affected by the project, after Greenberry Industrial announced Monday that it was nearing a deal. Read story