RES 18-010RESOLUTION NO. 18-010
A RESOLUTION supporting efforts to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge between
the State of Washington and the State of Oregon.
Section I
WHEREAS, Interstate 5 is a corridor of national significance that serves the entire west
coast of the United States, as well as international commerce with Canada, Mexico, and all of the
countries of the Pacific Rim that access United States west coast sea ports; and
WHEREAS, the Interstate 5 Bridge between Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon,
experiences some of the most severe congestion along the entire length of the Interstate 5 corridor,
especially during the daily commuting periods, affecting travel time reliability and hindering the
efficient movement of people and freight, all of which impact southwest Washington residents; and
and
WHEREAS, frequent crashes on the corridor and on the Bridge itself affect public safety;
WHEREAS, the existing Interstate 5 Bridge is functionally obsolete and does not meet
current seismic standards; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge is needed to support critical trade routes,
address congestion, provide transportation choices, and improve safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMAS AS FOLLOWS:
Section II
The City of Camas City Council supports effort
s to begin a new project development process
for replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge.
The City of Camas City Council urges Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State
Legislature to provide adequate funding to the Washington State Department of Transportation to
materially advance project development for an Interstate 5 Bridge replacement.
ADOPTED at a regular session of the Council of the City of Camas this 4�' day of
September, 2018.
SIGNED: �^ _
Mayor TrD—%nn
Clerk
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney