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Immersed Tunnel vs. Light Rail: A 1% Alternative for I-5

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Bob Ortblad, an engineer with an MSCE and MBA, argues the IBR's $3.5 billion light rail plan leaves downtown Vancouver underserved, while a $35 million electric bus network and an immersed tunnel could deliver safer, more earthquake-resilient, and less costly results. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-immersed-tunnel-electric-buses-a-1-alternative-to-light-rail/ #IBR #I5Bridge #LightRail #ImmersedTunnel #VancouverWA #Transportation #ClarkCounty #Opinion #ColumbiaRiver #ElectricBuses

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