This arterial will connect the majority of the major regional industrial areas on one continuous corridor

The corridor’s north end would start at Mill Plain and I-5 in Vancouver Washington and would have a multi-modal (train, truck, automobile, transit, bike, pedestrian and space for light rail) bridge from Vancouver through Hayden Island to Marine Dr. in Portland Oregon, continuing to Columbia Blvd. Corridor. The North Willamette Bridge to HWY 30 will form the south end of the new corridor.


Bi-State Industrial Corridor Reduces Congestion on I-5

Reduce Congestion on I-5 and connect our 20th century industrial areas with a 21st century transportation system. The proposed arterial would attract traffic off I-5 to a new Bi-State Industrial Corridor. The "BIC" (Bi-State Industrial Corridor) expressway would be built next to the BNSF railroad tracks using mostly vacant and under utilized land. This arterial will connect all of the major regional industrial areas on one continuous corridor.

The current lack of direct access to I-5 from regional industrial areas costs business millions of dollars every year. These infrastructure deficiencies cause congestion, pollution, and discourages businesses from locating or expanding in the Portland Metropolitan Area.

The corridor's north end would start at Fourth Plain and I-5 in Vancouver Washington and would have a multi-modal (train, truck, automobile, transit, bike, pedestrian and space for light rail) bridge from Vancouver through Hayden Island to Marine Dr. in Portland Oregon. The corridor would upgrade North Portland Rd. continuing to Columbia Blvd. Corridor. The North Willamette Bridge to HWY 30 will form the south end of the new corridor which would be reached using Marine Dr. Corridor or Columbia Blvd. Corridor. "BIC" will transform existing transportation corridors and arterials into one complete system.

Bi-State Industrial Corridor

• Third bridge between Vancouver and Portland

• Port to Port connection

• Truck friendly direct access into regional industrial areas from I-5

• Reduces congestion on I-5 and in neighborhoods

• Possible fight rail connection to Jantzen Beach and Downtown Vancouver

• Provide bike and pedestrian connection to Jantzen Beach, Vancouver and Portland's 40-mile loop

• No demolition of Jantzen Beach business district or residential area

Lessens air pollution and removes truck traffic from St. Johns, Kenton and Vancouver Neighborhoods

BIC Features

A multi-modal bridge across the Columbia River

Heavy rail Automobile Commuter rail
Pedestrian Bike Space for Light rail
Truck Look-out area  


North Portland Road upgraded to a four lane highway between Marine Dr. and Columbia Blvd.
A multi-modal bridge across the Willamette River

Heavy rail Bike Transit
Truck Pedestrian  

Key Highlights

Road

• Port to Port connection

• Truck friendly direct access into regional industrial areas from I-5

• Direct access from the NW industrial area, to Rivergate, Port of Portland and Vancouver's industrial area

• Direct access to Marine Dr. Corridor, Columbia Corridor, St. Helen's HWY. and Mill Plain Extension

• Upgrades North Portland road to four lanes

• Provides Columbia Corridor with a north I-5 freeway entrance

• Provides I-5 with an exit from the north to the Columbia Corridor

Rail

• A new heavy rail bridge across the Columbia River removes inadequacies in the current system

• A new heavy rail bridge increases capacity for freight and commuter rail and possible high speed rail

Transit

• New bus routes into industrial areas, retail, and entertainment centers

• Space for light rail connection to Jantzen Beach and downtown Vancouver

• Commuter rail

Local connection

• Access to downtown Vancouver

• A second bridge to Jantzen Beach

• Bike access from Vancouver to Jantzen Beach, Portland and the 40-mile loop

• Pedestrian access from Vancouver to Jantzen Beach, Portland and the 40-mile loop

Environment

• Removes truck traffic from St. Johns, Kenton and Vancouver Neighborhoods

• Removes street level commuter & freight traffic from Vancouver's Mill Plain Extension

• Lessens air pollution in St. John's, Kenton, Vancouver and I-5 Neighborhoods

• Built next to, not through, Jantzen Beach wet land

• No demolition of Jantzen Beach business' or residential areas

• No encroachment to Historic Fort Vancouver

Strategically Placed New Bridges and Upgrades of Existing Corridor
Will Join the Region's Major Industrial Areas on One Corridor

The Majority of the BIC Uses Vacant and Underutilized Land

Green Lines Show Proposal On Mostly Vacant and Underutilized Land

Before & After Detail View of Vancouver Terminus

The Bare and Vacant Land on the West Side of the BNSF Rail Tracks
Provides an Opportunity For A New Route That Does Not Destroy Existing Businesses or Residents.

Vacant and Underutilized Land at then South End of the Corridor
provides an opportunity to connect existing corridors to complete the regional transportation system

East-West Corridors Completed by New Strategically Placed Bridges