Council meeting, June 23, 2026
Approves MTIP Amendment for I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (Resolution 26-5599), 5-1
What happened
The Metro Council approved Resolution 26-5599, amending the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) to add approximately $3.6 billion for four I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program projects, on a 5-1 vote (Councilor Nolan dissenting).
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-1
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
MTIP Amendment for I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (Resolution 26-5599)
Adopted Resolution 26-5599 amending three existing MTIP I-5 IBR projects and adding one new transit design project, increasing the MTIP by approximately $3.6 billion. Phase-one scope totals $5.68 billion and includes a replacement bridge over the Columbia River connected to I-5, Hayden Island and...
Meeting Summary
The Metro Council approved Resolution 26-5599, amending the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) to add approximately $3.6 billion for four I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program projects, on a 5-1 vote (Councilor Nolan dissenting).
Key Decisions (1)
MTIP Amendment for I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (Resolution 26-5599)
Development Activity (1)
I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR)
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
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Infrastructure
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Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 5 councilmembers, 7 staff members, the clerk, an attorney, a witness, and 2 members of the public.
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