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 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:
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
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