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.

Banner image: Working with Communities to Plan Transportation Solutions and Invest in Oregon’s Future.

Impacts

Meetings and Events

Join 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.

Can't make it on May 16? Don't worry, an online open house is coming soon!

We'll share the same information and give you the opportunity to provide feedback in an online open house and survey.

Make sure you're signed up to get emails to receive the online open house link right to your inbox!

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

4/15/2026 11:45 AM

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.