About
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 emission in the area by providing an alternate to driving between these communities.
We're partnering with the county on two sections of the path along U.S. 20:
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
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NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane
Cost and Funding
Carbon Reduction Program: $1,200,000
Oregon Community Paths 2022 Award: $472,500