C-TRAN Board Debates $7M TriMet Light Rail Costs for IBR Program

The C-TRAN Board of Directors discussed a controversial request from TriMet to have Washington taxpayers cover $7.2 million annually for light rail operating costs under the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. With transit ridership flat and express buses offering a cheaper alternative, board members expressed concerns about the cost burden. Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle pushed for state funding, while others questioned the financial logic.
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