FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“The recommendation of the Bridge Review Panel released yesterday correctly emphasizes the necessity of identifying a bridge design that reduces risk, cost and environmental impact to the fullest extent possible. We support the Governors' call for an expedited review of the Panel's report by the Oregon and Washington Departments of Transportation. The project must stay on track.”
--Representative Tina Kotek, Co-Speaker Pro Tempore
“We recognize the critical importance of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) to the future prosperity of the State of Oregon and the entire Pacific Northwest. We applaud Governors Gregoire and Kitzhaber for their clear commitment to the project and their focus on keeping the project moving forward towards securing federal funding.”
--Senator Bruce Starr, Senate Committee on Business, Transportation and Economic Development
“The Columbia River Crossing is essential for the future health of our state. Oregon is counting on us to complete the project on time, under cost, and producing the outcomes we need. We commend Governors Gregoire and Kitzhaber for their dedication to delivering the best possible crossing.”
--Representative Terry Beyer, Co-Chair, Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development
For more information, contact MaryAnn Almeida at 503-986-1444.
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