Salem legislators and Cherriots leaders hope to secure $500,000 for a study on expanding the WES Commuter Rail line from Wilsonville to Salem.
Tag: TRANSPORTATION
River Road reopened after rockslide
One lane of traffic on South River Road reopened the morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, and the road is expected to fully open in the afternoon. Crews spent the week evaluating and removing debris from a Sunday rock slide.
Feds pledge $600M for new I-5 bridge linking Washington and Oregon
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 been under discussion for over two decades.
Electric truck charging depot planned for Salem
A California company aims to build a corridor of charging stations along Interstate 5 to power electric trucks and help the industry shift toward zero emissions. Their plans include a Salem facility expected to open in 2025.
Oregon on tap to receive billions of federal dollars for housing, education and more
Money from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is making its way to Oregon.
PHOTOS: Cyclists gather for “Ride of Silence” to honor fallen
The Salem Bicycle Club organized a silent seven-mile ride around central Salem to honor those killed or injured while biking on public roads.
Oregon Gov. Kotek balks at plans for $1 billion Interstate 5 bridge bond
Kotek wants to use state-issued bonds for affordable housing projects.
Regional group seeks public input on road safety
The Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study’s survey, closing Monday, April 3, asks residents to identify roads and intersections of concern to help shape future local policy.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots to consider updating travel policy for directors
The Salem Area Mass Transit District plans to increase route service in early May as its board considers tighter policies for its members.
Salem looks to revive its streetcar system
A legislative proposal hopes to go “back to the future” by studying the feasibility of a streetcar system for Salem commuters. Local historians say the hurdles that killed the system a century ago may come back into play for today’s plans.