Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council

The following newspaper article(s) originally appeared on Oregon Live, web site of The Oregonian (Portland, OR) and on the web server of The Columbian (Vancouver, WA). They are "reprinted" here to ensure they will remain available to this site's visitors. RTC appreciates community spirit of both newspapers in making this information available.

The Oregonian

9/23/97 Closure of I-5 bridge demonstrates transit's value
9/22/97 Interstate Bridge reopens after six-day closure
9/22/97 Interstate Bridge expected to reopen Monday
9/20/97 State says bridge could be open by Monday
9/17/97 Day One: It's a breeze
9/17/97 Transit speed startles commuters
9/17/97 Amtrak commutes take on cruise aura
9/16/97 Bracing for gridlock
9/16/97 Commuters brace for Interstate 5 bridge closure
9/11/97 A look at commuting by train
9/10/97 I-5 Bridge fix planned in detailed segments
9/5/97 Officials foresee shorter I-5 bridge closure

The Columbian

9/22/97 Bridge fix done; most everyone merits applause (Editorial)
9/19/97 New pulley performs perfectly in first test
9/19/97 Rising I-5 traffic has officials worried
9/18/97 Crash snarls I-205 traffic
9/18/97 Bridge workers struggle with rusty pins
9/18/97 C-Tran plans commuter survey
9/17/97 First morning of trunnion repair mostly smooth (Editorial)
9/17/97 Traffic trauma? More like an owie
9/17/97 Firefighters avoid bridge, swap jobs
9/16/97 Commuters sail through bridge work
9/16/97 Bridge commuters seize alternatives to the automobile
9/11/97 Bridge work may strain regular phone system
9/10/97 Beat road rage with books on tape
9/10/97 C-Tran's free-fare program to last 21 days
9/9/97 You can bike right by those traffic jams, if you know the route
9/9/97 Bridge outlook: Shorter but not easier
9/5/97 Bicyclists warm up for bridge work
9/4/97 Speedier bridge fix possible
9/2/97 Telecommuting center planned for Vancouver
9/1/97 Done in a day? No way
8/29/97 Schools expect traffic problems
8/29/97 Clark College students face difficult commute
8/22/97 "Beat the Bridge" Special Section
What's the project all about, anyway?
What do you mean, "movable lanes"?
C-Tran will help
So will Amtrak
Guerrilla commuting
Fun in Portland
Tips for employees
 Renting a motel
Renting an apartment
Clever commuters
Avoiding road rage
Readers' bridge memories
Bridge history
8/18/97 Bridge work might prompt more people to commute by bike
8/10/97 Retail merchants make plans to keep customers
8/3/97 Bridging the gap: Region prepares for three-week traffic challenge
8/3/97 Amtrak offers a free way
7/27/97 Bridge Queue Q and A
7/21/97 Commuters devise creative solutions
7/17/97 Courier business makes the best of potential trouble
7/14/97 Amtrak service to be free
7/10/97 Stores might revise delivery patterns
7/10/97 Bridge work will slow theater construction
7/9/97 C-Tran okays free rides during I-5 Bridge repair
6/26/97 Painting, biking and other bridge questions
6/25/97 Bottleneck remedies
6/22/97 One more hang-up to consider: When to vote
6/20/97 Bridge work will muddle traffic on Highway 14
6/4/97 Troopers will tow stalled vehicles along Interstate 5
6/2/97 California firm wins I-5 Bridge job
4/30/97 Officials explain bridge decision
3/23/97 Take heart: I-5 Bridge won't collapse tomorrow
3/20/97 No easy fix
3/19/97 Repairs to close north I-5 Bridge span
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