I-205 Toll Project
Tolling Plans on Hold!
On March 11, 2024 Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter (below) to the Oregon Transportation Commission calling for the Regional Mobility Pricing Project and further expenses for implementation of tolling on I-205 to be put on hold, effectively pausing current plans for tolling in the area. The Governor's action allows time for the legislature to discuss alternative revenue sources in the 2025 legislative session.
In reference to tolling of the Abernethy Bridge currently under construction, the Governor's Press Secretary noted that “the start date for tolling on the Abernethy Bridge has been moved out to allow time for a legislative conversation about alternative revenue sources in 2025. Should alternatives fail to come forward, the state will either need to resume tolling operations or reallocate nearly $400M from other projects.” Tolling plans for the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Columbia River are still on the way.
The City of West Linn expresses their great appreciation to the Governor for this pause and reevaluation of tolling in our area that would have significant adverse affects to our community. Thank you to all our community members, neighboring cities, Clackamas County, West Linn City Council, West Linn staff, and legislators who shared their concerns through public comment, meetings, and lobbying and helped to make this pause on tolling happen.
The Abernethy Bridge that connects West Linn and Oregon City still has a funding need of approximately $400 Million that the state had planned to use tolling to fund. Mayor Bialostosky urges the community to continue to advocate for alternative sources of funding to be used to fund the Bridge Project. Tolling only at the Abernethy Bridge would be inequitable and result in unacceptable harm to West Linn and neighboring communities. Let’s celebrate this milestone and re-energize our efforts to focus on Abernethy Bridge Project funding solutions that do not involve tolling in the 2025 Legislative Session
