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Transportation issues

One of the Alliance's top priorities is improving the region's transportation infrastructure. The Alliance advocates for strong transportation policies and projects, focusing on the implementation of regional and statewide freight-mobility strategies. The Alliance is also committed to the Columbia River Crossing project and the Portland Mall rehabilitation. Additionally, the Alliance conducted two studies to quantify the impact of congestion on the regional economy.

As found in the Alliance two congestion studies, delays in moving people and freight in, out of and around Portland costs businesses and residents time and money. The Alliance, is therefore, engaged on several levels to improve transportation infrastructure. The Alliance has endorsed Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams' Safe, Sound, Green Streets proposal and is working with Governor Kulongoski and state legislative leaders on a transportation funding package for the 2009 state legislature.

Additionally, the Alliance is currently working with other statewide business associations to build public and political support for the development of a new Columbia River bridge, also known as the Columbia River Crossing project. The Alliance supports a replacement bridge with light rail alternative for the Columbia River Crossing Project that will address the freight and commuter congestion and safety issues of the current bridge and allow for trade and commerce to flow more smoothly on I-5. Read why.

The Columbia River Crossing project has reached a critical stage with the recent release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). June is a significant month as public meetings will be held and government entities will be asked to vote to narrow the alternative that will receive continued analysis down to one, the locally preferred alternative.

Transportation Studies

• Regional Congestion Study
• Statewide Congestion Study