Commercial-Vista Corridor Project

In partnership with local businesses, neighborhoods, and the public​—the City of Salem is working to improve the visual character and functionality of the corridor at Commercial Street SE in the Vista area. This work is being done to help strengthen the district’s identity, character, economic vitality, and marketability. Through a grant from the State of Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program, the City will identify ways to better manage traffic, enhance connectivity, and provide a welcoming environment for walkers, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

• ​The project plan was presented to and accepted by City Council on August 14, 2017. 

• The City applied for, and was awared, funds through an Oregon Department of Transportation safety projectto construct buffered bike lanes and to install two pedestrian crossings, with construction estimated to occur in 2020.  The buffered bike lanes will be constructed on Commercial Street SE.  The pedestrian crossings will be constructed at the intersection of Commercial Street and Waldo SE and crossing Commericial Street near Triangle Drive.  Included in the funding is a new bike signal to be installed at the Liberty Road S split from Commercial Street SE.

• The project recommendations and project overview documents are now available. These reports were shared with the Salem Planning Commission on June 6, 2017, and they will be presented to City Council for acceptance in August 2017.

• Commercial-Vista Corridor Final Project Plan Recommendations (PDF)
• Commercial-Vista Corridor Final Overview Booklet (PDF)