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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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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

  • Online open house | October 16 - December 2, 2025.
  • Corvallis Farmers' Market | October 18, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | NW 1st Street, Corvallis, OR 97330.
  • Albany Farmers' Market | October 18, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | SW Ellsworth and SW 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321.
  • Corvallis Farmers' Market | May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | NW 1st Street, Corvallis, OR 97330.
  • Albany Farmers' Market | May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.  | SW Ellsworth and SW 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321.
  • Benton County Commissioners Presentation | May 19, 2026, 9 a.m. | Holmes and Shipley Board Room in the Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 9733​
  • Online open house | May 15 - June 14, 2026. 

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

6/16/2026 11:55 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