C-Tran Board Reaches Compromise on Makeup

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An agreement has been reached regarding the makeup of the C-Tran board, the regional transit agency serving Clark County, Washington. The new deal adheres to state requirements, addresses concerns of small-city representatives, and provides a road map for the agency to move forward after a lengthy and complicated process.

Why it matters

The makeup of the C-Tran board has been a contentious issue, complicating plans for a replacement Interstate 5 Bridge and threatening to undermine the agency's future. This compromise allows C-Tran to focus on serving the region's transit needs.

The details

Under the new agreement, the C-Tran board will include four members from the Vancouver City Council, three from the Clark County Council, and two from smaller incorporated areas including Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal and Yacolt. This reflects the region's population distribution and principles of representative government, unlike the previous board makeup which gave small cities 44% of the seats despite comprising only 18% of the service district population.

• The agreement was reached this week.