The mission of the Transportation Planning Section is to plan for the current and future transportation needs of the community.
Transportation System Plan
The Section develops and maintains the City's Transportation System Plan, which determines the kinds of facilities and programs necessary to meet Salem's mobility needs.
Transportation Planning Studies
The Transportation Planning Section participates in regional transportation planning studies and conducts studies on special topics as directed by the City Council.
Current Transportation Planning Studies
Salem Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
The Public Works Department received a grant to update the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, including a focus on providing safe routes for children to get to schools. This work is taking place in 2010 and 2011.
Salem River Crossing Project
This project will develop solutions for crossing the Willamette River in the Salem-Keizer metropolitan area that meet transportation needs, are compatible with the built and natural environments, and have broad community and regional support. The project will develop an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a funding strategy to move the identified solution, or solutions, toward construction. The City of Salem and the Oregon Department of Transportation are jointly conducting this study. Click here to access the Salem River Crossing web page (www.salemrivercrossing.org).
Southeast Salem Area Transportation Study (SESATS)
The City of Salem is collaborating with the Oregon Department of Transportation on a study of the State Highway system in Southeast Salem, including Highway 22 from 25th Street SE to Gaffin Road SE, and the interchange of I-5 and Kuebler Boulevard SE. Click here for more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/se_salem_transp_study.shtml.