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Salem will be getting a $2.8 million boost from the U.S. Department of Transportation for projects that aim to reduce pedestrian deaths and serious injuries on the road.
The grant, which the city announced on Dec. 15, will support the Salem Vision Zero Plan which includes lower speed limits, more speed radars and a public education campaign on road safety.
“We’ve been lobbying our state and federal partners and hoping that something like this would come through,” said Mayor Chris Hoy in a statement. “Keeping our streets safe to bike on, walk on, and drive on is a huge issue for every growing city. This is going to be a tremendous help in saving the lives of our residents.”
Read more about Vision Zero here. Earlier this year, a regional study sought feedback about dangerous intersections and crosswalks in Salem, which you can read about here.
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The Salem Public Library announced earlier this month that it would close Sundays and reduce service hours throughout the week due to limited staff. The announcement brought community outcry, with…
18 Dec 2023
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The Salem Public Library announced earlier this month that it would close Sundays and reduce service hours throughout the week due to limited staff. The announcement brought community outcry, with…
18 Dec 2023
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I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River are at risk of failure in an earthquake. The grant is the first significant commitment of federal dollars for the replacement project, which has…
18 Dec 2023
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I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River are at risk of failure in an earthquake. The grant is the first significant commitment of federal dollars for the replacement project, which has…
18 Dec 2023
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Pilot Mohammad Husain Musawi and passengers Mohammad Bashir Safdari and Ali Jan Ferdawsi died in a plane crash Saturday after hitting a powerline pole in heavy fog. The three were…
18 Dec 2023
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Pilot Mohammad Husain Musawi and passengers Mohammad Bashir Safdari and Ali Jan Ferdawsi died in a plane crash Saturday after hitting a powerline pole in heavy fog. The three were…
18 Dec 2023
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Teachers and school nurses spoke against planned cuts to health workers at Tuesday’s school board meeting. District leaders have announced they’ll spend about $31 million less this year and next…
15 Dec 2023
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Teachers and school nurses spoke against planned cuts to health workers at Tuesday’s school board meeting. District leaders have announced they’ll spend about $31 million less this year and next…
15 Dec 2023
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