Port of Hood River Apologizes for Electronic Toll Billing Discrepancy
"The Port apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this technical failure," said Kevin Greenwood, Port Executive Director. "P-square identified the problem and made corrections early Saturday morning."
Residents Voice Frustrations Over Hood River Bridge Tolls, Billing Errors
Frustrations are mounting among Hood River Bridge commuters, who report widespread tolling errors and inconsistent charges from the Port of Hood River's BreezeBy system. Business owner Jeff Zorza, who crosses the bridge up to 10 times a day, said he often finds his three-axle truck billed as if it had eight axles. “I have to call every month for reimbursements,” Zorza said. “I’m about to start invoicing them for my time.”….
Bridge Authority announces highest scoring contractor to design and build replacement bridge
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority board of commissioners on Thursday approved the project team to take the next step in securing a company to lead the design and construction of the new bridge.
HR-WS Bridge Replacement Project Seeks Members for Aesthetics Committee
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project is moving into the design phase for the new bridge and is seeking members of an advisory committee to help guide this work. The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Aesthetics Committee will have the opportunity to generate ideas and concepts for new bridge aesthetic treatments (aka design features) that will be compiled in an Aesthetics Guidance Memorandum.
For whom the Bridge Tolls: Officials seek comment on Toll increases for HR Bridge
In a push to secure federal loans to construct a new Hood River Bridge, toll increases are currently being considered and the public is being asked to take a survey to consider two different menus of increases. Cost per auto and pickup would see an increase from $2 to $3 or $3.50 cash and from $1 to $1.75 or $2 on the BreezeBy system, depending on which toll option is used.
New local Bridge Authority gains voices in new HR Bridge
The new agreement restores a voice for Washington governments in funding, building, operating and maintaining the new bridge, a crucial interstate link.
Update: White Salmon bridge discussion available on website.
“There was such an outpouring of responses about impacts of the bridge closure, as well as questions and feedback about the bridge project itself,” said White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler on her Facebook page. “We're hoping to address some of those concerns and give you an idea of where things stand…
Hood River Bridge Closes June 10-12 for paving
The closure will begin just after midnight on June 10, and then it will reopen on Sunday, June 12.
