Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for independent oversight, a complete funding plan, and greater financial transparency before procurement begins
PORTLAND, Ore. / VANCOUVER, Wash. — In response to yesterday’s announcement that the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program has received its federal Record of Decision, Neighbors for a Better Crossing (NFBC) is calling on Oregon and Washington leaders to address significant unanswered questions about the project’s funding, financial risks, and long-term accountability before moving forward with contractor procurement.
While the federal Record of Decision completes the environmental review process and allows the project to advance toward procurement and construction, it does not answer one of the most important questions facing taxpayers:…