The project managment team and community Task Force have developed some concepts for reducing future traffic congestion across the Willamette River in the Salem-Keizer metropolitan area. Like a puzzle, there are many pieces that need to fit together: crossing locations, bike, pedestrian, and transit, connections to existing roads, transit and roadway efficiency (system management and demand management), and your ideas. Click on the images below to view larger versions.
Based on what the community Task Force and project management team heard from the public (from the survey and open houses, changes to the concepts were incorporated below.
The concepts were measured against the criteria in the Evaluation Framework. If a concept didn't meet the Purpose and Need of the project, it was eliminated. Public input, along with technical analysis, helped to narrow the range of concepts to a few alternatives that will be studied in detail in the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS). After the DEIS is completed, the preferred alternative will be selected.
Click on the colors below to learn more about each crossing concept.
Begins at the Salem Parkway on the east, extends south to Tryon Avenue, and connects to Wallace Road and Brush College Road on the west, north of the existing bridges. Most of this bridge would need to be elevated because it crosses over the floodplain. This concept does not connect to Highway 22.
Begins at the Salem Parkway on the east, extends south to Tryon Avenue, and connects to Wallace Road and Hope Avenue on the west, north of the existing bridges. This bridge would need to be elevated for most of its length, since it passes through the floodplain. Could link up with the Red concept to connect to Highway 22.
Begins at the Salem Parkway and Pine Street on the east, crosses the river and connects Hope Avenue and Wallace Roads on the west, north of the existing bridges. Linking up with the Red concept (to connect to Highway 22) would meet the mobility standards.
Begins at Pine and Broadway Street on the east, extends slightly south to cross the river, then connects to Wallace Road and Hope Avenue on the west, north of the existing bridges. Could link up with the Red concept to connect to Highway 22.
Begins at Academy Avenue and Broadway Street on the east, extends over the river, then turns south to connect to Wallace and Orchard Heights Roads on the west, north of the existing bridges. Linking up with the Red concept (to connect to Highway 22) would meet the mobility standards.
Begins at Hood Avenue and Broadway Street on the east crosses the river and connects to Wallace and Orchard Heights Roads on the west, north of the existing bridges. Could link up with the Red concept to connect to Highway 22.
Begins at Market and Broadway Streets on the east, crosses the river and connects Glen Creek and Wallace Roads on the west, north of the existing bridges. Linking up with the Red concept (to connect to Highway 22) would meet the mobility standards.
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities (such as bike paths and sidewalks) will be included in every alignment and will connect with existing trails and sidewalks. Transit facilities (such as park and ride facilities and express lanes) will also be considered.
The project is looking at ways that a new alignment, or improvements to the Marion and Center Street bridges, would connect to the existing streets and neighborhoods.
The some concepts show how new bridge alignments could connect to Highway 22. The Orange, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Green, and White concepts all have connections to Highway 22.
Other ways to deal with congestion will be examined, including: System Management tries to get more use out of what already exists. There are several ways to do this, such as adding priority lanes for carpools or buses. Demand Management tries to reduce or shift travel demand away from the places and times that are congested. This is done a number of ways, including offering flexible work hours, expanding carpool programs, investigating pricing and tolling options, and changing land uses.
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