Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half

John Ley says the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s new data slashing transit ridership projections by 84 percent reveals deeper issues with the project’s planning and leadership. He questions IBR’s reliance on inflated estimates, costly light rail components, and continued spending despite clear public opposition. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-ibr-guts-transit-ridership-projections-by-84-percent-and-om-costs-by-over-half/ #Opinion #Transportation #IBR #JohnLey #PacificNorthwest #TriMet #CTRAN #PublicSpending #Infrastructure #TrafficCongestion #TaxpayerFunding