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Council meeting, June 23, 2026

Approved: MTIP Amendment for I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (Resolution 26-5599), 5-1

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What happened

On June 23, 2026, Portland Metro approved MTIP Amendment for I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (Resolution 26-5599) (5-1).

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).

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Portland Metro, OR
Governing body
Final authority
Date
June 23, 2026
Decisions
1 zoning decision
Outcome
Approved, 5-1

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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...

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Approved

MTIP Amendment for I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (Resolution 26-5599)

Vote: 5-1Moved by Christine Lewis

Development Activity (1)

I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR)

Infrastructure

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

I-5 Columbia River bridge carries 125,000-150,000 vehicles daily and ranks…

Labor

Ironworkers Local 29 reported 33% unemployment among members locally versus…

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Future Vision survey of 2,100+ respondents shows nature/green space, community/belonging,…

Infrastructure

Metro's Parks and Nature operating levy (current rate ~9.6 cents…

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20 distinct speakers; 14 identified names.

All speaker roles: 4 Public, 7 Staff, 1 Attorney, 5 Councilmember, 1 Chair, 1 Witness, 1 Clerk.

Identified name roles: 6 Staff, 5 Councilmember, 1 Chair, 1 Witness, 1 Clerk.

Speaker sample: Laura Combs, Staff.

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