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In these video clips, Economist Joe Cortright testifies to the Portland Planning Commission about the proposed $4.2 billion Columbia River Crossing.

Part I raises questions about the validity of CRC traffic forecasts and global warming impacts. Part II shows how the CRC reinforces sprawl and would be a costly fiscal burden for decades. Part III addresses safety and freight movement and outlines an affordable, pay-as-you-go alternative.

You can follow along with his PowerPoint presentation.

This report, Descending the Oil Peak: Navigating the Transition from Oil and Natural Gas, published in March, 2007, details how a tightening supply of oil could impact the economy, lifestyles, and livability of the Portland/Vancouver region.

Excerpt from the introduction: