The Economy of the Future Part 3

Joe has some pretty good numbers. In this final episode of his testimony he explains the fallacy of the Safety concerns the CRC people are selling us.


Moreover He shows hos important it is that we improve the railroad bridge for moving freight.



Here is Joe Cortright's 6 Prudent Steps for solving the problems the CRC is trying to solve.

1. Toll the existing bridge
2. Improve transit
3. Fix the railroad bridge
4. Seismic upgrade for I-5 bridge
5. Modify Hayden Island ramps
6. Light rail to Clark County

The Economy of the Future Part 2

What about funding?



Yes he said the CRC is "80 times more expensive than the Ariel Tram"

Not to sound like a jerk, but how dense is PDX? How about the Couve? What about the planners who expect that planners who think that we can build our way out of congestion?

Stand by for the conclusion of Joe Cortright's testimony to City Hall, "The Economy of the Future Part 3" " available here tomorrow.

informative video series #3

In this final video in the series we learn some of the problems the CRC attempts to solve and some alternative solutions.

This video is a great way to get to learn about this project. Please share this media with your friends and neighbors. Lets not waste any more money!

Columbia River Crossing : Alternatives from Nick Falbo on Vimeo.

informative video series #2

In the last video we learned about the nature of I-5 and the various choke points and what Oregon and Washington governments are planning do to (i.e. spend BILLIONS of dollars)

In this second video we learn about the principle of induced demand. Don't worry, it is not that complicated.

Columbia River Crossing : Induced Demand from Nick Falbo on Vimeo.

informative video series

3 videos will be posted soon, this one talks about the nature of Interstate 5 as it moves though Portland Metro.

Columbia River Crossing : Introduction from Nick Falbo on Vimeo.