2021-12-7 HINooN Resolution:
Support a No-Build Option
Regarding the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR)
Resolved, In the matter of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR), the members of the Hayden
Island Neighborhood Network (aka HINooN), a recognized neighborhood association in the City of Portland,
located in Multnomah County, State of Oregon, support a No-Build Option to be implemented and remain in
force until a third Alternative I-5 crossing of the Columbia River, by either bridge or tunnel, is designed,
completed, and operational.
Whereas; As the only continuous north-south interstate on the West Coast connecting the Canadian and
Mexican borders, I-5 is vital to the local, regional and national economies; and,
Whereas; The Hayden Island community understands the importance of the I-5 transportation corridor. The
Island community was at the epicenter of terminated CRC project for over ten years and is now once again at
the epicenter of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP); and,
Whereas; The I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has stated, “While the program is utilizing past work
to inform the current effort, the details of a bridge replacement solution have not been determined. Given the
variety of changes that have occurred since the past project, we know that new design options need to be
considered.” and,
Whereas; The December 2021 I-5 IBR Program Progress Report affirmed the work completed over the past
year such that the transportation needs in the Purpose and Need statement remain valid. “Based on this
determination and the report from FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and FTA (Federal Transit
Administration) , the program determined that the Purpose and Need statement and the Vision and Values for
the IBR program remain the same as those documented in the 2011 Final EIS for the CRC project.” 1 ; and,
Whereas; Six specific needs were identified in the 2011 Final EIS for the CRC project Purpose and Need
statement for the Columbia River Crossing Project. They are:
- Growing travel demand and congestion.
- Impaired Freight movement.
- Limited public transportation operation, connectivity, and reliability.
- Safety and vulnerability to incidents.
- Substandard bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
- Seismic vulnerability ; and,
1
Ibid, 2021 Progress Report, 2.7
1Whereas; The needs are intended to achieve the following objectives:
a. Improve travel safety and traffic operations on the I-5 crossing’s bridges and associated
interchanges;
b. Improve connectivity, reliability, travel times, and operations of public transportation modal
alternatives in the BIA (Bridge Influence Area);
c. Improve highway freight mobility and address interstate travel and commerce needs in the BIA; and,
d. Improve the I-5 river crossing’s structural integrity (seismic stability). 2 , and,
Whereas; Early Spring 2021, HINooN was to participate in the Hayden Island/ Marine Drive Interchange
Community Working Group. Three meetings were scheduled. At the second meeting, the Working Group was
asked to survey their constituency to choose which of three interchanges on Hayden Island they prefer; and,
Whereas; The alternatives are: a. Full Interchange, b. Half Interchange, c. No Interchange; and,
Whereas; Little, if any, specific information was provided the participants to make a thoughtful choice; and,
Whereas; Monday, December 6, 2021, portions of the I-5 BIA (Bridge Influence Area) were closed due to a
home invasion , several carjackings, and gunfire; and,
Whereas; The KATU2abc reported traffic in Portland headed northbound were to exit the freeway at North
Greely Avenue, while southbound traffic were to exit at Victory Boulevard. The Washington State Department
of Transportation advised all southbound I-5 traffic in Vancouver to be directed to State Route 14, then to
Interstate 205; and,
Whereas; Videos of the 7-hour closure showed the significance of the impact on the North Portland I-5
Interstate commuters. 3 Many drivers had to contend with extensive backups and delays on area roadways
through the evening commute. A KATU 01:24 video titled Traffic on I-205 at SE Stark Street during the evening
commute on December 6, 2021 – KATU 4 reveals the ensuing congestion and demonstrates the importance of
additional bridge crossings before the I-5 Interstate Bridge is replaced; therefore,
Be it resolved: In the matter of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR), the members of the
Hayden Island Neighborhood Network (aka HINooN), a recognized neighborhood association in the City of
Portland, located in Multnomah County, State of Oregon, support a No-Build Option to be implemented and
remain in force until a third Alternative I-5 crossing of the Columbia River, by either bridge or tunnel, is
designed, completed, and operational.
Approved, unanimously: December 7, 2021
Martin G. Slapikas __
Martin G. Slapikas, MBA, MPA, PCOP, Vice Chair
Hayden Island Neighborhood Network (HINooN)
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Ellen Churchill
Ellen Churchill, Secretary,
Hayden Island Neighborhood Network (HINooN)
HINooN Representative to Hayden Island I-5/Marine
Drive Interchange CWG
2011 Final Environmental Impact Statement for the CRC project, 1-5
Google. December 6, 2021. KATU2abc. Hailey Dunn, Liz Burch, Kelly Doyle. “Police shoot, kill carjacking suspect along I-5 in North
Portland.” Accessed December 7, 2021. https://katu.com/news/local/all-lanes-of-i-5-closed-in-north-portland-after-crash.
4
Ibid. “Traffic on I-205 at SE Stark Street during the evening commute on December 6, 2021. KATU2abc”
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East Columbia Neighborhood Association 