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Public testimony to joint committee shows split: business and construction groups urge speed; watchdogs press for cost, equity and oversight
Summary
Nine public commenters and stakeholder representatives addressed the joint committee. Business and construction representatives urged moving to construction; environmental and equity groups called for stronger cost transparency, low‑income tolling at commencement, and formal oversight.
Public testimony at the Sept. 15 joint meeting reflected the range of community views on the I‑5 bridge program. Supporters including business and construction groups urged timely replacement and emphasized economic and seismic risk; other witnesses urged fiscal scrutiny, an immediate low‑income toll program and clearer oversight.
Support for replacement: Ron Arp, president of Identity Clark County and coordinator of the Clark County Transportation Alliance, said the region depends on the corridor and urged continued legislative leadership to move to groundbreaking. Con Tran,…
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