About
We worked with the City of Salem to study OR 22 and OR 99E, state highways that travel through the downtown area. This effort, also known as an “urban design verification” (UDV) study, identified lower cost improvements for people biking and walking. Improvements could include new signs, marked crossings, pedestrian activated signals, etc.
The potential improvement ideas, if constructed, would make it safer and more comfortable to walk along and cross these highways on foot. The study also looked at bike lanes and intersection safety improvements, as well as other issues brought up by the public and stakeholders.
Why is this study happening now?
We studied these highways to understand potential designs before future maintenance or other projects are planned for the area. With this study, we will look for funding to include the improvements along with other necessary work to make best use of our limited resources. For example, if we have a project to update the curb ramps, we may be able to also improve pedestrian crossings with new striping and signs that make it safer to cross the street. We defined these desired improvements now as part of the UDV study so that they can be easily implemented later as opportunities arise.
Curious why there is a section of OR 99E where we're not doing the study?
We're working on a project on OR 99E between Market Street and Union Street. We're upgrading overhead signs and installing bike lanes along Commercial Street. Learn more about the work we're doing by visiting the project webpage.
Past Meetings and Events
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our study and for sharing your experiences in downtown Salem with us.
While we’re not funded for design or construction, your feedback is an important part of our process – it helps us make sure we’re coming up with the right solutions for your community.
View our archived online open house, held January 4-17, 2024 to:
View our archived online open house, held May 22 - June 16, 2023 to:
Location
Multiple
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OR 99E | Commercial Street NE/Liberty Street NE | Salem Parkway Junction to D Street
OR 99E | Front Street NE | Front Street SE to Commercial Street
OR99E/OR22 | Ferry Street/Trade Street/Pringle Parkway/Bellevue Street | Commercial Street SE to 12th Street SE/13th Street SE
Cost and Funding
Planning: $125,000
We're currently not funded for design or construction.
Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around the work zone.