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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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Impacts

Meetings and Events

Cartoon people holding welcome signJoin us in person on May 16

We're sharing different path alignments and concepts and want to hear from you!

Learn more about the project and share your thoughts on how to make it easier to walk, bike and roll between Corvallis and Albany.

  • Corvallis Farmers' Market​
    📆 Date: May 16, 2026
    ⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – stop by at any time!
    📍 Location: NW 1st Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
    ♿ Accessible parking is available on NW 1st Street, north of NW Van Buren Avenue.
  • Albany Farmers' Market
    📆 Date: May 16, 2026
    ⏰ Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – stop by at any time!
    📍 Location: NW Water Avenue and NW Ferry Street, Albany, OR 97321
    ♿ Accessible parking is available at SW 2nd Avenue and SW Ferry Street. 

Accommodations will be provided to people with disabilities and materials can be provided in alternative formats. Please contact projects@odot.oregon.gov​ or call 541-257-2669 or the statewide relay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance.

We're presenting to the Benton County Commissioners

The project team will present the different path alignments and concepts to the commissioners to hear their feedback. Want to attend or listen in? Here's how:

  • Date: May 19, 2026
  • Time: 9 a.m.
  • Location: Holmes and Shipley Board Room in the Kalapuya Building | 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 | Accessible parking is available at the front of the building.
  • Visit the Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting portal​ to learn more.

Click to view the online open house iconCheck out the online open house from May 15 through June 7

Can't make it in person? Don't worry!

The same information and opportunity to provide feedback are available in the online open house

Check it out now through June 7 to learn more and share your thoughts.

Details

About

enlarged project map iconBenton 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

5/15/2026 8:54 AM

Project Number

23493

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
K23493_Corvallis-Albany-Engagement-Summary-Final.pdfInput 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.pdfThis report evaluates potential path alignments, including both segments and locations that would cross U.S. 20 and/or the railroad.
23493-Draft-Alternatives-Refinement-Evaluation-Memo-accessible.pdfDraft Alternatives Refinement and Evaluation Memorandum