Project-Details

Corvallis to Albany Shared Use Path: NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane

Planning Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Albany, Corvallis, Benton)

We're planning sections of a shared use path to better connect the cities of Corvallis and Albany.

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Details

About

enlarged project map icon Benton County is planning a shared use path for walking, biking and rolling more safely between Corvallis and Albany. It will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the area by providing an alternative to driving between these communities.

We're partnering with the county on two sections of the path along U.S. 20:

NE Merloy Avenue to NW Scenic Drive.
NW Scenic Drive to NW Rainwater Lane.

Benton County has received construction funding for two associated project sections:

Learn about what else we're working on to connect the two communities by visiting our Corvallis and Albany Connections webpage.

Schedule

Planning and Design: 2025 - 2026

Construction: Not Funded

Past Meetings and Events

We held an online open house that was live from October 16 - December 2, 2025.
Corvallis Farmers' Market | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., October 18, 2025 | NW 1st Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
Albany Farmers' Market | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., October 18, 2025 | SW Ellsworth and SW 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321

Location

U.S. 20 |

NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane

Cost and Funding

Carbon Reduction Program: $1,200,000

Oregon Community Paths 2022 Award: $472,500

Contacts & Media

project area map highlighting U.S. 20 area from NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane

Videos

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Project Contacts

Senior Transportation Planner: James Feldmann
Email: james.feldmann@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-257-7669

Public Information Officer: Mindy McCartt
Email: mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-507-6045

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Last Updated

12/31/2025 1:27 PM

Project Number

23493

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
Document	Description
K23493_Corvallis-Albany-Engagement-Summary-Final.pdf	Input collected during the first phase of community engagement for the project, conducted from October through early December 2025.
K23493_Corvallis-Albany-SUP_Alignment Screening Report_Final.pdf	This report evaluates potential path alignments, including both segments and locations that would cross U.S. 20 and/or the railroad.