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Two new bus rapid transit lines are scheduled to open in 2027, and C-Tran&rsquo;s board of directors recently approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot articulated &mdash; accordion-style &mdash; buses. The buses are from the New Flyer Group, the same manufacturer of C-Tran&rsquo;s other 60-foot buses, and are expected to be delivered in 2025. With the closure of Nova Bus Manufacturer&rsquo;s U.S. plant, New Flyer is now C-Tran&rsquo;s only option for the buses.

C-Tran to buy 15 buses: Accordian-style rigs to arrive in 2025 with two more BRT lines coming

Two new bus rapid transit lines are scheduled to open in 2027, and C-Tran&rsquo;s board of directors recently approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot articulated &mdash; accordion-style &mdash; buses. The buses are from the New Flyer Group, the same manufacturer of C-Tran&rsquo;s other 60-foot buses, and are expected to be delivered in 2025. With the closure of Nova Bus Manufacturer&rsquo;s U.S. plant, New Flyer is now C-Tran&rsquo;s only option for the buses.

February 26, 2024, 6:05am Business

With two new bus rapid transit lines scheduled to open in 2027, C-Tran’s board of directors approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot articulated — accordion-style — buses at February’s board meeting. Read story

C-Tran is planning two new bus rapid transit lines, known as The Vine, on Highway 99 and on Fourth Plain Boulevard east of Van Mall and 162nd Avenue/164th Avenue. C-Tran staff unveiled the preliminary proposal for the one on Fourth Plain Boulevard at Tuesday&rsquo;s board meeting.

C-Tran’s plans to extend Vine would connect Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s Landing transit centers

C-Tran is planning two new bus rapid transit lines, known as The Vine, on Highway 99 and on Fourth Plain Boulevard east of Van Mall and 162nd Avenue/164th Avenue. C-Tran staff unveiled the preliminary proposal for the one on Fourth Plain Boulevard at Tuesday&rsquo;s board meeting.

February 16, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

C-Tran officials are refining plans for an extension of the bus rapid transit line known as The Vine on Fourth Plain. Read story

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, center, and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg look up at the Interstate 5 Bridge on Tuesday in Vancouver.

‘We have a sense of urgency about getting this done’: Buttigieg joins Washington, Oregon officials for tour of Interstate 5 Bridge

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, center, and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg look up at the Interstate 5 Bridge on Tuesday in Vancouver.

February 13, 2024, 2:50pm Community Funded Journalism

Carbs, caffeine and the Interstate 5 Bridge consumed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg’s Tuesday morning in Vancouver. Read story

An example of what a mini-roundabout could look like at Lake Road and Sierra Street in Camas.

Analysis finds busy Camas intersection needs an upgrade

An example of what a mini-roundabout could look like at Lake Road and Sierra Street in Camas.

February 10, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

The Northwest Lake Road and Northwest Sierra Street merger must be improved to withstand future population growth, according to a recent analysis of the busy Camas intersection Read story

The draft supplemental environmental impact statement is key document that covers the benefits and impacts of the proposed bridge plan, including on the environment and affected properties.

After delays, I-5 Bridge replacement environmental impact statement on the horizon

The draft supplemental environmental impact statement is key document that covers the benefits and impacts of the proposed bridge plan, including on the environment and affected properties.

February 8, 2024, 2:53pm Business

As the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program continues to crank toward groundbreaking by late 2025 or early ’26, the release of a key piece — the draft supplemental environmental impact statement — appears to be in sight. Read story

The Vine on Fourth Plain, also known as the Green Vine, opened in 2017.

Homes along Fourth Plain near C-Tran’s Vine route jumped in value 5-7% more than average, says study

The Vine on Fourth Plain, also known as the Green Vine, opened in 2017.

February 3, 2024, 6:14am Business

Homes within a 20-minute walk of a Vine on Fourth Plain station experienced a boost in their property values since the bus rapid transit line opened in early 2017, according to a new study. Read story

Stretch of Interstate 205 north to close Sunday between state Highway 500, Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard overpasses

February 1, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

All northbound lanes of Interstate 205 at Milepost 30.5, between the state Highway 500 and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard overpasses will be closed Sunday morning. Read story

Leann Caver will become C-Tran's CEO on March 1.

C-Tran names new chief with deputy CEO taking the top role

Leann Caver will become C-Tran's CEO on March 1.

January 30, 2024, 11:30am Business

Leann Caver will be C-Tran’s next chief executive officer, the agency’s board of directors decided in a unanimous vote Monday. Read story

In a sense, the main terminal&rsquo;s new roof is one of the world&rsquo;s largest wooden puzzles. It can be separated into 20 individual pieces which were moved from the fabrication yard, located three-quarters of a mile down the tarmac, to the main terminal. Each piece weighs at least 600,000 pounds and took four nights to be moved into place. (Photos by Stephen A.

Get ready to look up at Portland International Airport’s reconstructed main terminal

In a sense, the main terminal&rsquo;s new roof is one of the world&rsquo;s largest wooden puzzles. It can be separated into 20 individual pieces which were moved from the fabrication yard, located three-quarters of a mile down the tarmac, to the main terminal. Each piece weighs at least 600,000 pounds and took four nights to be moved into place. (Photos by Stephen A.

January 30, 2024, 6:08am Business

After five years of construction at Portland International Airport, the final piece — the reconstructed main terminal — will open in May. Read story

The Washington Department of Ecology reported that 26 million pounds of litter landed along state roads and highway interchanges in 2022.

Hundreds of volunteer hours later, litter on Highway 14 is impossible to keep up with

The Washington Department of Ecology reported that 26 million pounds of litter landed along state roads and highway interchanges in 2022.

January 29, 2024, 3:46pm Clark County News

When Madeline Lyne drives along Highway 14, her frustration is palpable. Read story