Ed Orcutt — The chair indicates the next question will go to Representative Orcutt, though the transcript renders the name as 'Borkut'/'Horkut.'
Ed Orcutt — Addressed in the speaker's opening thanks.
Ed Orcutt — The chair identifies Representative Ed Orcutt as the next speaker and then confirms that he will be the first questioner.
John Ley — The chair calls on Representative Ley for the next question, and the exchange continues immediately with a response thanking Representative Ley for the question, reflecting a single continuous interaction.
John Ley — The chair introduced Representative Lay, who then discussed slide 30 and asked about the federal government's requirements for the transit component, including the potential need for a billion-dollar contribution.
John Ley — Rep. John Ley is introduced as the next questioner in a continuous procedural sequence, with no substantive discussion attached to either mention.
Jake Fey — Jake Fey is called on to speak and asked to unmute, then asks what the first project would be to move forward once EIS approval is received.
Greg — Greg briefly transitions the meeting to Frank to discuss grant updates, and a later reference notes that Greg had already introduced the grant discussion.
Frank — Frank gives a brief update on the grants and notes that agreements with the federal government have been executed.
Paige Sloop — The speaker notes that Assistant Administrator Paige Sloop will provide more detail on the Capital Investment Grant funding.
Paige — Begins the capital investment grant presentation and explains the CIG program.
Sharon Wylie — Addressed as Chair McLean in the exchange.
Sharon Wylie — Representative McLean is addressed while the speaker adds clarification about the application requirements, continuing the same explanation in a single continuous exchange.
Travis Brower — Identified himself as ODOT's deputy director and introduced the update on rate-setting work.
Rie McGriffith — Named as being present from the Washington State Transportation Commission, though not yet speaking in this excerpt.
Carl C. — Identified himself as Deputy Director for the Washington Commission and took over the presentation on public outreach.
Travis — Thanked for the handoff and referenced his prior remarks on the process.
Jeff Wilson — Senator Wilson is introduced as the next questioner and asks how tolls would change if $2.5 billion were borrowed. The response indicates that a specific answer is not yet available.
Michael Okafor — Michael Okafor is identified as a signed-up witness/testifier, and shortly afterward the chair seeks clarification about whether a listed phone-number-like entry corresponds to him, indicating the committee is confirming his identity before calling him to speak.
Michael O’Kofour (questionable; likely Michael Okafor) — A witness name is repeated with uncertain spelling; likely the same person previously named Michael Okafor.
Catherine Caudley / Catherine Codley (questionable) — A witness name is mentioned with uncertain spelling.
Patrick — Asked whether he can see participants online; he reports he cannot see Catherine or Michael.
Ron Arp — The chair introduces Ron Arp and confirms he is online, then Ron Arp identifies himself as president of the Business Leaders Group, Identity Clark County, and coordinator of regional transportation and freight task forces. He supports moving forward with construction of the I-5 bridge replacement.
Catherine Caudley — The chair asks whether the visible phone-number-like entry corresponds to Catherine Caudley.
Joe Cortright — Joe Cortright introduces himself as an economist with City Observatory and begins critical testimony about the project schedule.
Chris Smith — Chris Smith of the Just Crossing Alliance introduced himself and testified on behalf of the coalition, outlining its priorities. He emphasized the need for low-income programming to be in place at the commencement of tolling as an essential equity measure and raised concerns about fiscal accountability in the project.
Conran (questionable) — Introduced as speaking on behalf of the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors.
Sharon Nassett (questionable) — A prospective witness the chair could not locate on the call list.
D. Birch Easier (questionable) — The chair introduces D. Birch Easier (name appears to be a transcription error), who then identifies himself as representing the Associated General Contractors organization and serving as co-chair of the legislative forum committee.
Stratus Flanders (questionable) — Testified in support of the Interstate Bridge Project on behalf of Knife River.
Sharon Nassett — Sharon Nassett is identified as the caller and unmuted to testify, then immediately begins her remarks by thanking the committee and stating that the issue under discussion is very important.
Michael Orkofor — The chair calls for Michael Orkofor to see if they are present.
Catherine Codley — The chair calls for Catherine Codley to see if they are present.
Sarah Ionarone — Sarah Ionarone gives a single, continuous testimony on the bridge project. After noting technical difficulties and that she will submit additional remarks in writing, she emphasizes support for the bridge but urges that funding and design prioritize multimodal access for people who do not drive. She advocates co-locating light rail and active transportation investments, improving elevator reliability and access at the Vancouver dip, extending the path to an at-grade turnout near the library, and ensuring multimodal network connectivity from the start. She also notes that her organization and others have long been involved in the project and asks for regular updates and meaningful consultation throughout EIS, design, and construction.
Colleen — The chair asks whether Colleen is on the phone for public testimony.
Michael — The chair asks whether Michael is on the phone for public testimony.
Casey Lyles — Identified as the program delivery manager who will walk the committee through ongoing delivery efforts.
Chopin Malam — Identified as the program development manager who will walk the committee through ongoing efforts.
Casey Liles — Introduces himself as the IBR program delivery manager and begins the program update.
Casey — Casey is referenced as having spoken about procurement next steps.
Shilpa Malam — Shilpa Malam is introduced and then introduces herself as the IBR design manager, beginning her presentation on the architectural element workshops and related design treatments completed for the program.
Marko Liias — Senator Pham asked Director Johnson about the causes of project delays and what can be done to hold contractors more accountable for meeting the original promised deadlines. The exchange stayed focused on project deadlines, accountability, and efficiency in delivering taxpayer-funded work.
Marko Liias — Senator Liias is identified as the member who will be recognized for questions after Paige's presentation; a transcript error appears to misrender his name as 'Senator Leas.'
Marko Liias — Senator Liias raised concerns about substantial cost escalation in Washington transportation projects and the need to prepare for much higher bridge and project costs. The response acknowledged his question and tied his comments to broader concerns about rising cost estimates. The discussion continued by referencing his earlier point about escalating costs, and later shifted to related transit funding issues, including who will pay for operations and maintenance.
Annette Cleveland — At Senator Cleveland’s request, legislators were given a tour of the I-5 bridge, including an opportunity to look at and walk on the bridge.
Annette Cleveland — The chair asks whether Senator Cleveland has a comment or question and notes she may be unable to unmute.