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Yes. After dark and during limited visibility conditions, a cyclist must have a white light in front and a red light or red reflector in the rear. This also applies when riding on sidewalks. ORS 815.280

In the summer, water usage increases most with single family residential customers. A single family residential customer is equal to an average of 2.38 people per household. As a comparison, a single family residential customer uses approximately 234 gallons per day during the winter months. During the summer, a single family residential customer uses approximately 341 gallons per day. That is an increase of 46%! 

As you can image, this adds up to a lot of water use in the summer. In Corvallis, we have less rainfall during the summer months than Houston, Texas! Although, we have not experienced a substantial drought condition in recent years, it could very well happen if customer demand for water during the hot, dry summer months exceeds the treatment plants' capacity. In such a situation, customers may be asked to voluntarily reduce their water use on a temporary basis until drought conditions subside. 

To get a trial date changed you must write a letter to the Judge requesting a continuance and the reasons why. Your letter must be received in the Court office within 10 days of receiving your trial notice. 

You may request a court appointed attorney at your arraignment date. Keep in mind, however, that only misdemeanor charges qualify. You will be required to fill out an affidavit that states your financial status. The court will then decide if you qualify. 

No. In order to remain fair and impartial to all people, the Municipal Court Judge must discuss all cases while acting in his official capacity as Judge, in the courtroom during regularly scheduled court times. 

Yes, we do. In 1952, the citizens of Corvallis voted to have fluoride added to City drinking water. Several years later, a group of residents wanted the City to stop adding fluoride, so a second vote was held in 1960. Citizens voted 2-to-1 to continue adding fluoride to the water. 

Fluoride, known for its cavity-fighting benefits, is of special interest to parents with young children. Studies have shown that it strengthens tooth enamel and inhibits acid production by decay-causing bacteria in dental plaque. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends a fluoride concentration of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm in drinking water. Our target fluoride level is 0.8 ppm. 

The most effective way to report concerns or requests to the City is through the online Report A Problem system at http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/report Staff will investigate and determine if there is an issue that needs to be addressed, and if so, how it compares with competing priorities, and whether there is staffing and budget capacity to address it. Examples of more easy-to-implement improvements include lower cost signs and pavement markings, when and where appropriate. In contrast, if the request would result in the installation of substantial new features or could result in a larger project, the City does not typically have un-budgeted funding readily available. These types of efforts are subject to the City’s annual public budgeting process and Council approval.

Drinking water is perishable. That is why the City of Corvallis takes steps to prevent water quality degradation from the time the water leaves the treatment plant until it gets to your tap. Laboratory professionals take routine samples from sampling stations strategically located in the distribution system. Routine sampling lets the staff confirm that our water is free from harmful bacteria and that there is sufficient chlorine for continued disinfection throughout the system. Automated, continuous water quality monitoring stations also take real-time samples from the distribution system throughout the entire day, every day, all year long. The data are continuously relayed to water system staff to assist them in optimizing water quality. See the annual Consumer Confidence Report for more information about our water quality and testing.

There will be no additional fees to rate payers as a direct result of this ordinance. The implementation of this ordinance, in addition to other programs aimed at reducing stormwater pollution, is funded through stormwater utilities fees, which you can see on your monthly utility bill. 

It's true! In the early spring, the soil has all the water it can hold. As the temperatures warm and the daylight hours lengthen, plants increase the amount of water they remove from the soil, and the amount of water that evaporates from the soil also increases. The amount of water that you apply to your lawn or landscape should equal the amount of water lost through evaporation and transpiration, often called evapotranspiration, or simply ET. Corvallis averages about 34 inches of rain and 34 inches of ET each year. Theoretically, nobody should ever have to water their lawn at all! Of course the rain comes when plants are not growing as rapidly, so many people irrigate. While one inch per week is a good average for the growing season, the amount of irrigation you apply should change from week to week. Your plants need more water in July than in May or September. Check out the Smart Irrigation and A Golden Landscape and Water Efficient Plant Guide for more information about irrigation, lawns, and conserving water.

Bottled water can be a good source of drinking water during an emergency, but it does not store well for long periods of time. Generally, bottled water does not contain a disinfectant, so microbes may grow in it over time. Because of this, bottled water should be treated as a perishable food product. Tap water does contain low levels of disinfectant and should be stored in capped plastic or glass containers. However, even properly stored tap water will not last indefinitely and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. 

Trials are set for Mondays and Thursdays. Cases are set in advance about two months. If you plead not guilty today, your case will be set within approximately two months. 

Like tap water, the safety of bottled water depends both on the source water and the treatment process. Because bottled water is considered a food product, it is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Starting this year, the FDA will require bottled water manufacturers to test their source water and the finished product once a year; however, the quality of the finished product is not government monitored. Any bottled water that contains contaminants in excess of the allowable level is considered mislabeled unless it has a statement of substandard quality. If you use bottled water, consider it a food product and refrigerate it after opening. 

The use of bottled water or home treatment devices is a personal choice, which may be based on taste preferences. If however, you use these products for health reasons, we suggest that you thoroughly research the product you are selecting to assure that it offers the level of protection you are seeking. 

Dioxin is one of a group of chemicals called chlorinated organics. These compounds form when chlorine reacts with organic materials, like leaves, woody material, or decaying plants, in the water. Formation of these compounds depends on several factors including: the amount of organic material present, the concentration and form of chlorine, and the amount of time the chlorine is in contact with the organic material. Dioxin is a highly complex compound that generally only forms when large quantities of organic material and chlorine are in contact for long periods of time. The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level for dioxin in drinking water is 30 parts per quadrillion (ppq). We have been testing for the presence of dioxin in city water since 1991. To date, dioxin has not been detected in our finished drinking water. 

The Taylor and Rock Creek facilities both treat the water with chlorine. Low doses of chlorine act as a disinfectant protecting you against disease-causing microorganisms in the water. We are required by law to add disinfectant in order to meet state and federal regulatory mandates for safe drinking water. 

If you find the chlorine taste unpleasant, try filling a container with water and keeping it loosely capped in the refrigerator. 

A few common example violations include dumping used car oil or washing paint brushes into City storm drains, connecting a sink drain to the City storm system, or dumping litter or yard debris directly in a Corvallis stream. This is, however, not a comprehensive list of violations. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to review the ordinance to learn what personal activities may be affected by this new ordinance. 

If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If you need non-emergency assistance, please call 541-766-6924.

Since 2004, the City has taken steps to improve water quality and reduce The City is Doing It's Part Preventing Stormwater Pollution stormwater pollution in a variety of ways. We've enacted land development codes that protect waterways from pollution that can occur from urban development and created a robust program to monitor construction activities to ensure best practices. In addition, the City Stormwater Program regularly educates and engages Corvallis residents, students, and businesses in preventing stormwater pollution prevention. For more information, please visit the City Stormwater Program. 

The Municipal Court Judge can grant you a continuance for you to get legal advice. You must ask the judge, at the arraignment time set by the officer, to get additional time and to have a new date to appear assigned to you. Neither the Judge nor court staff can give you legal advice.

 If this took place on a state freeway please call the Oregon State Police Office nearest you.

A known suspect is when you, or someone you know, has information that you believe will identify the person(s) who committed the crime.  This could include video surveillance, someone who can identify the suspect, or license plate information for the suspect's vehicle.  If there is a known suspect, please call us at 541-766-6924 so we can investigate the incident.  

An arraignment is the first appearance before a court to answer to a charge. When you receive a citation, you must enter a plea of either guilty, no contest, or not guilty to the court. This entry of plea is done at arraignment. 

The purpose of this policy is to clarify and describe the City’s snow removal and sanding priorities and the level of service that is intended to be provided by City crews. The City does not guarantee that streets will be free of snow and ice after plowing and/or sanding. Bare, dry pavement should not be expected. The City will attempt to maintain adequate traction for vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions.

Residents are asked to remove their parked vehicles, boats, and trailers from city streets if possible. The City will not be responsible for vehicles parked on the street that are isolated by snow piles due to plowing operations. 

Arraignments are:

Mondays

• 1:30 p.m. Traffic/Parking Arraignments

• 3 p.m. Criminal Arraignments

Thursdays

• 1:30 p.m. Traffic/Parking Arraignments

Sanding will begin as soon as slick street conditions materialize. Sanding operations will stop if snow accumulations are covering over applied sand, making sanding operations ineffective.

All sidewalks and walkways adjacent to City-owned and maintained property and public parking lots are cleared by the City. Public sidewalks and private parking lots are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Sidewalks not cleared within 24 hours after the snow and/or ice event has concluded can be subject to code enforcement actions (Municipal Code 5.04.050, Nuisances affecting public safety). 

The Corvallis storm system connects most of our City to waterways via storm drains. This means that all residents, businesses, and industries could be potentially impacted by this ordinance. 

A green bike lane enhances the visibility of a bicycle lane in places where there is a potential for conflict with motor vehicles. In Corvallis, we add these to bike lanes where automobile traffic crosses a bike lane. The dashed green strip shows a mixing zone where all users must be most cautious.

Discolored water is often the result of old plumbing. As pipes get older, corrosion begins to take place and bits of rust may eventually flake off. You may want to periodically flush the faucets in your home to help remove any rust that may be building up inside the pipes. Also, check the screens on faucet aerators and showerheads, as small bits of rust may accumulate there and restrict the flow of water. 

Public Works Utilities crews routinely flush water mains and fire hydrants throughout the city to help improve water quality. These flushing activities scour the inside of the distribution system and can cause discolored water to appear at your tap. If we plan on flushing in your neighborhood, you will be notified prior to the event. If discolored water appears at your house, flush the plumbing for several minutes until the water clears. If the color persists, call 766-6932 for more information.

Even when the water supply is adequate, conservation is simply a wise use of a precious resources. Conservation can contribute to a healthy environment, reduce your water bill, and ensure an adequate water supply for years. Using water wisely just makes good $ense! 

You may drive on the street, but on-street parking will be prohibited. Sidewalks will not be closed. Postal, garbage, and recycling services will be notified before work begins, and there should be no or minimal interruption of these services during the work. 

Un sospechoso conocido es cuando usted (o alguien presente) conoce a la persona o donde encontrar a la persona que cometió el crimen o el número de la patente del auto donde iba el sospechoso.

Si el incidente ocurre en una Autopista Estatal por favor llame a la Patrulla de Autopistas de más cercana.

The budget for Corvallis is comparable to similarly sized cities, though a straight apples-to-apples comparison can be difficult. The City’s comparators include Albany, Bend, Springfield, Tigard, and Medford. In some of those communities, Parks and Recreation, Library, and Fire services may be provided by a separate taxing entity. This can make city-to-city comparisons more difficult. But where comparisons can be made, we line up.

Salary and benefits for most City employees are negotiated with the four labor unions that represent them (Police, Fire, 911 and General Service Employees). The only group not represented by a labor union is management staff and a few confidential employees who are exempt employees.

Negotiations with the labor unions must meet the requirements set forth in the Oregon law, known as the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. This law requires us to look at what similar sized comparator agencies are paying in total compensation. In addition, the City has a compensation policy that states the City will be within +/- 5% of the average of our comparators.

The City is unable to decrease salaries or withhold negotiated pay increases without bargaining those changes with the labor unions that represent City staff.

All newly developed property is added to the tax rolls at lower than real market value as a result of tax laws in Oregon. Multi-family property added in 2016 has an assigned assessed value of 62% of the real market value, so if you look at an apartment with a $1 million value, the assessed value would be $620,000 and that tax bill for the City’s permanent rate would be $3,166.

As an example, The Retreat at Oak Creek, which was added to the tax rolls with fully developed real market value of $95 million has an assigned assessed value of $58.5 million. The taxes they will pay for the City’s permanent rate total $299,000, not the $485,140 they would have paid if assessed at full market value.

Yes. However, state law does not allow it. OSU contributes to Transit Operations, Fire Prevention, and funds three police officers. OSU also pays all required fees (e.g., building permits, transportation maintenance fees, system development charges).

The City has made significant investments in efficiency automation for the Police department over the years, including investigative technology, online self-reporting of certain allowable offenses, social media and text-to-911 for emergency dispatch. The City implemented e-citations for both Police and Parking with automated download features. In short, the Police Department is a technologically advanced department and currently maximizes allowable public safety technology.

Fareless Transit was implemented by the City Council to achieve several goals.

One was to increase ridership by creating a barrier-free system, especially for low income residents. This goal has been achieved by a system generating more than 1 million rides a year in a town of 58,735 people.

Another goal was to improve the system’s on-time operation by eliminating the time it took for people to drop fares in the box and obtain transfer tickets. The efficiencies gained in this area have been somewhat offset by the on- and off-boarding of more passengers. However, there have been staff time savings from not having to process the coinage and produce transfer tickets. The Transit Operations Fee has the added benefit of being able to match federal transit operating grants, while fare box revenue cannot. This ensures we are able to use 100% of our federal grant allocation and not leave any federal funding on the table unspent.

Parking in Corvallis is managed by the City to balance the availability and convenience of public parking in neighborhoods and business districts throughout the community. Public parking is not intended for long-term vehicle storage, nor does any business, neighborhood, or household “own” the public parking spots in front of their property. The Corvallis community is also interested in minimizing vehicle trips to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Adjusting the pricing for public parking meters in Corvallis is one of the tools that can help achieve those goals.

All fees collected from parking customers stays in the Parking Fund and is used to maintain, operate, and regulate parking facilities. Parking Fund money doesn’t go to pay for police cars or fill potholes or replace streetlights. Rates are adjusted as needed to ensure that the system is used consistent with adopted goals and practices and to ensure that the fees collected cover the costs associated with managing parking for the entire Corvallis community. The City provides a transparent accounting of the Parking Fund each year as part of the annual budget process.

It could. Some communities around Oregon have been successful at implementing a local gas tax. However, there are challenges when one community in an area implements a local gas tax and other nearby communities don’t.

Meter rates haven’t been raised since 2008, while costs to maintain the system have increased. The Parking Fund can no longer sustain needed operations without borrowing from the General Fund, which is not sustainable.

The City operates the Economic Development Office through an intergovernmental agreement with Benton County. The office is charged with implementing the Economic Development Strategy.

While its focus is primarily assisting existing businesses, the Economic Development Office routinely responds to recruitment leads from the State’s Economic Development Department (Business Oregon), as well as leads from other sources. The Economic Development Office also looks for businesses to fill vacant spaces throughout Benton County, including buildings on the HP Campus. Unfortunately, there just has not been a market for 62,000 square feet of office space in the building mentioned.

Fees for meter and overtime violations (also known as parking tickets) have not been raised since 2003. Similar to meter rates, these fees no longer pay to cover the costs associated with managing public parking for all users, both residents and visitors.

No. All streets will remain open to vehicle traffic. Access to homes and businesses will be unaffected.

All local streets in Corvallis currently have a speed limit of 25 mph. Traffic calming may achieve lower speeds without changing posted speed limits.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.   

Intersection Control Evaluation:

NW 9th Street & Buchanan Avenue 

Staff Response: 

NW 9th & Buchanan Intersection

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.  

Staff Report (January 9, 2025 Council Work Session)

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.  

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.   

Road Safety Audit: 

Highland / Grant / Alexander 

Staff Response Documents:

NW Highland Drive 

NW Grant Avenue

SE Alexander Avenue

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.  

Road Safety Audit: 

Conifer / Walnut 

Staff Response Documents: 

NE Conifer Boulevard

NE Walnut Boulevard

No. Oregon State Law prohibits riding e-bikes and e-scooters on the sidewalk.

Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting (Took place June 27, 2024) 

TAT Meeting Presentation (with graphics)

TAT Comment Responses

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When Circle Boulevard was extended from Dale Drive to Harrison Boulevard, a temporary speed limit was posted by the City knowing an official speed zone investigation would be required by state law. This speed zone investigation was delayed for several years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. After the pandemic when traffic volumes rebounded to more historic levels, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), who regulates speed limit postings statewide, contacted the City to initiate the speed zone investigation process. Like other states, Oregon relies heavily on the measured operating speed of vehicles using the corridor when establishing speed limits. Public perception of speed, or the speed we may want people to drive, are not factors that the State considers when setting speed limits.  Due to the outcome of this recent speed zone investigation, speed limits along this portion of Circle Boulevard must be changed.

Information on speed zones in Oregon can be found here.

Information on speed zone investigation basics can be found here.

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Week of July 28, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • NW corner 15^th/Western – remaining sidewalk demo and reconstruction
  • SW corner 15^th/Western – pour back sidewalks first part of week
• Waterline on 35^th Street will restart 8/4
  • Oak Creek excavation and bore – 8/4 thru 8/22 (detour will be in place)
  • RR excavation and bore – 8/25 thru 8/29, pending issued permit (detour will be in place)
• Traffic patterns for the week of 7/28 will include;
  • 35^th Street, West Hills, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • Western Blvd between 26^th St. and 15^th St. will remain open but may have reduced lanes and lane shifts to accommodate construction.
  • Bikes on roadway will apply.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place at times for the work at Western/15^th.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Traffic patterns change for the week of 8/4;
  • 35^th will be closed to thru traffic at the Oak Creek bridge for the duration of the waterline work at Oak Creek. 35^th will remain open to travel from Western to Sagebrush and from Washington Way to the last private access, north of the bridge.
  • A detour will be in place during the 35^th closure. The planned 35^th closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
  • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
  • Traffic patterns will also be impacted by paving expected to start the week of 8/4 on Western Blvd. between the highway and West Hills Road, as well as on Western Blvd. between 26^th and 15^th.
  • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
  • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
  • Pedestrian travel will be open on 35^th.
  • A sketch showing the changes on 35^th and for the changes on Western will be provided with the 8/1 update next week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 28, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Street reconstruction (excavation) will be occurring at the intersections of 11^th/Tyler and 11^th/Polk.
  • 11^th will be closed to thru traffic during the reconstruct excavation / prep activity. Open at end of shift. Intersections will remain rock until base lift paving on August 8^th, 2025.
• The week of 8/4 will include
  • Base lift paving at 11^th / Polk and 11^th / Tyler on August 8^th, 2025.
• The week of 8/11 will include
  • Grinding and paving operations are expected to begin the week of 8/11
  • 11^th Street will remain closed to thru traffic to accommodate the work planned.

Week of July 21, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • 15^th/Western
• Electrical work on the 15^th/Western traffic light will be occurring mid-week.
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided in the next update.
• Traffic patterns for the week July 21^st will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic.
  • West Hills, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • Western Blvd between 26^th St. and 15^th St. will remain open but may have reduced lanes to accommodate construction.
  • On Wednesday, 7/23, the intersection of Western Blvd and 15^th St. will be reduced to one lane in each direction and controlled by 4-way stop. Temporary stop signs will be installed. The traffic signal will be turned off to accommodate electrical upgrades.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 21, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Construction of the traffic circle at 11^th and Tyler will be ongoing.
• 11^th Street will remain closed to thru traffic to accommodate the work planned.
• Street reconstruction at the intersections of Polk/11^th and Tyler/11^th may get started by the end of the week.

Week of July 14, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • 35^th/Western
  • Saw cutting will be occurring on Western between Stadium Ave and 15^th.
  • Street dig outs will be occurring in Western between 26^th and 15^th.
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided closer to that date.
• Traffic patterns for the week of July 7^th will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic and Western between 26^th and 15^th will remain open to traffic, however, in both locations, lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work and or street dig outs will be occurring. Please note that reduced travel lane widths on 35^th Street at the south leg of Western/35^th intersection will still be in place. Please drive slowly and use caution when travelling in this location.
  • Flagging control on Western between 26^th and 15^th will be in effect at times this week.
  • West Hills, Western, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• The new ADA ramps at Stadium/Western intersection will be open and fully accessible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 14, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Work will begin on construction of the Traffic circle located in the intersection of 11^th and Tyler.
  • 11^th street will be closed to through traffic between Harrison Blvd. and Polk Ave. during working hours.
  • Tyler Ave. will be closed to through traffic between 10^th St. and 12^th St. during working hours
  • During nonwork hours use extreme caution when maneuvering around the construction zone in the intersection of 11^th and Tyler.

Week of July 7, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • 35^th/Western
  • Western/Stadium Avenue
  • Sawcutting will be occurring on Western between 26^th and 15^th.
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided closer to that date.
• Traffic patterns for the week of July 7^th will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic and Western between 26^th and 15^th will remain open to traffic, however, in both locations, lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring. Please note that reduced travel lane widths on 35^th Street at the south leg of Western/35^th intersection will still be in place. Please drive slowly and use caution when traveling in this location.
  • Flagging control at the intersection of Western and 26^th will be in effect at times this week.
  • West Hills, Western, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 7, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

No work planned for 11^th Street until the week of July 14^th.

Week of June 30, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • Deon/Western
  • Sagebrush/35^th
  • 35^th/Western
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided closer to that date.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June  30^th will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic, however lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring. Please note that reduced travel lane widths on 35^th Street at the south leg of Western/35^th intersection will be in place. Please drive slowly and use caution when traveling in this location.
  • West Hills, Western, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 30, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

No work planned for 11^th Street until the week of July 11^th.

Week of June 23, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • Deon/Western
  • Ivy/Western
  • Sagebrush/35^th
• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will begin;
  • 35^th/Western
• Waterline work is still on hold. More information provided next update.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June  23^rd will include;
  • Western will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • 35^th will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • Flagging at the intersection of 35^th/Western will be in place at times.
  • West Hills will remain open to traffic.
  • Ivy Place may be closed at times and a detour to Deon will be established.
  • Deon, south of Western, may be closed at times and a detour to Ivy will be established.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 23, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will continue on 11^th Street as follows;

• Landscape restorations and cleanup will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until late-July, early-August.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 23^rd will include;
  • 11^th Street will remain open to traffic.
  • Pedestrian detours may still be in place a select location or two.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of June 16, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

Work will start up again this week and will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work at Deon/Western and at Ivy/Western and possible work at Sagebrush/35^th will be taking place and expected to last a couple of weeks.
• Waterline work is still on hold. More information provided next update.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 16^th will include;
  • Western will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • 35^th will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • West Hills will remain open to traffic.
  • Ivy Place may be closed at times and a detour to Deon will be established.
  • Deon, south of Western, may be closed at times and a detour to Ivy will be established.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 16, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will continue on 11^th Street as follows;

• Concrete pours for sidewalks and street repairs were almost completed last week. They will be finishing up this week.
• Some landscape restoration may be occurring this week behind and around the new concrete sidewalk.
• Street paving is not planned until late-July, early-August.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 16^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be opening back up to traffic toward the end of this week.
  • Pedestrian detours will be removed once the ADA sidewalk ramps are opened back up to travel.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of June 9, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35^th/Western this week. Refer to the June 2^nd weekly report for project status.

Week of June 9, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will continue on 11^th Street as follows;

• Concrete pours for sidewalks and street repairs will be finishing up this week.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 9^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted into the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of June 2, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35^th/Western this week.

Schedules have been re-evaluated from last week’s update and will start up again as follows.

• Week of June 16^th – ADA work will begin on 35^th Street
• Week of June 30^th – A full time closure will begin on 35^th Street at Oak Creek Bridge to begin digging and preparations for the waterline boring at the creek. More details on the closure will be provided as we approach this date.
• Preparations for the railroad crossing will commence following a completed crossing at Oak Creek contingent upon final rail permitting. More detailed information about street closures and detours will be provided for the rail crossings in a few weeks.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 2^nd will include;
  • All streets around and through the project will be open to normal traffic flow.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 2, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will be continuing on 11^th Street and will include the following activities.

• Concrete pours for sidewalks will be ongoing.
• Street repairs at select locations will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 2^nd will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted through the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of May 26, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35th/Western this week as we are still pursuing the necessary railroad right of entry permitting. Estimated pause will be for one more week.

Work is expected to begin again on 35th Street the week of June 2^nd. Work will begin on the waterline crossing at Oak Creek. A full closure on 35^th Street north of Sagebrush and south of Washington Way will be required to complete this work. The closure will be in place 24/7 from June 2^nd through June 20^th. Updates and details on this closure will be provided with next Friday’s posting. Local access to the few residents and OSU facilities in this closed section will be coordinated. Emergency access through this closure will be evaluated and communicated with Fire and dispatch.

• Traffic patterns for the week of May 26^th will include;
  • All streets around and through the project will be open to normal traffic flow.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of May 26, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will be continuing on 11^th Street and will include the following activities.

• Sidewalk ramp replacements will continue at the intersections of 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler.
• Street repairs at select locations will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 26^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted through the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of May 19, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35^th/Western this week as we are still pursuing the necessary railroad right of entry permitting. Estimated pause is still anticipated at 2-3 weeks, less than that if permits can be obtained sooner. A project update will be issued next Friday.

• Traffic patterns for the week of May 19^th will include;
  • All streets around and through the project will be open to normal traffic flow.
  • No sketch this week. All roads will be open as specified.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of May 19, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will be starting Monday on 11^th Street and will include the following activities.

• Sidewalk ramp removal and replacement work at the intersections of 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler.
• Street repairs at select locations will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 19^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted through the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of May 12, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

The work on 35^th/Western will be taking a pause starting mid-week and will resume once our contractor has their final railroad right of entry permitting in place. Estimated pause is going to be 2-3 weeks, less than that if permits can be obtained sooner. A project update will be issued next Friday.

• Temporary paving of the of the remaining trenches will be occurring early next week at two locations.
  • On Deon Drive at Western Blvd.
  • On Sagebrush Drive at 35^th Street.
• General clean-up and opening of all bike lanes and sidewalks will be occurring prior to the pause.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 12^th will include;
  • West Hills Road, Western Blvd. and 35^th Street will all be open to traffic in both directions.
  • Sagebrush Drive will be closed for a few hours early in the week to accommodate the trench paving. Signing and detours to Western via Deon Drive will be in place.
  • Deon Drive, south of Western, will be closed for a few hours early in the week to accommodate the trench paving. Signing and detours to Western via Ivy Place will be in place.
• Emergency access will be maintained during trench paving on Sagebrush and on Deon Drive. No impacts to CTS or Beaver Bus is expected.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University

Week of May 12, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

No work on 11^th Street is planned for this week; however, work is expected to begin the week of May 19. More detailed information will be provided with next week’s update.

Week of May 5, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Pipeline installation will continue on 35^th Street this week.
  • The focus for the week will be to construct the water pipeline on 35^th Street, north of Sagebrush Drive, and continue up to the bridge at Oak Creek.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 5^th will include;
  • West Hills Road will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • East-West travel on Western Blvd. will remain open under signal control at the 35^th/Western intersection.
  • Sagebrush Drive will remain open at 35^th Street, south, to Western Blvd.
  • 35^th Street north-south travel will remain closed to thru traffic between Western and Washington Way during working hours, and will open back up to normal travel at the end of each work day.
    • The detour for northbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Western Blvd. to 15^th to Harrison. The detour for southbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Harrison Blvd. to 15^th to Western.
    • On-street bicycle travel will not be permitted through the construction work zones associated with the 35^th Street closures. Alternate on-street bicycle routes could include use of Sagebrush Drive, 30^th Street or 26^th Street for north-south direction of travel.
    • Pedestrian travel will be permitted along 35^th Street on the existing sidewalks.
  • Vehicles traveling northbound on 35^th Street from the highway will need to either turn left or right at Western Blvd 
  • Emergency vehicle access, School Bus access and Beaver Bus access on 35^th Street will be maintained the entire week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University

Week of April 28, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Pipeline installation will be occurring in the 35^th/Western intersection and then moving north into 35^th Street.
• Traffic patterns for the week of April 28^th will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • East-West travel on Western will remain open under signal control or may be flagged at times at the 35^th/Western intersection.
  • Vehicles traveling northbound on 35^th Street from the  highway will need to either turn left or right at Western Blvd.
  • Detours for the 35^th Street closure will be in place during working hours. 35^th Street will be opened back up to travel at the end of each working day. Typical work days have been running between 7 am and 4: 30 pm. The contractor has approval to work until 6 pm if needed.
    • The detour for northbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Western to 15^th to Harrison. The detour for southbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Harrison to 15^th to Western.
    • On-street bicycle travel will not be permitted through the construction work zones associated with the 35^th Street closures. Alternate on-street bicycle routes could include use of Sagebrush Drive, 30^th Street or 26^th Street for north-south direction of travel.
    • Pedestrian travel will be permitted along 35^th Street on the existing sidewalk. The sidewalk at the NE corner of 35^th/Western will remain closed to accommodate waterline work there. Pedestrians traveling east and west on Western Blvd. between 30^th and 35^th Street will need to use the pedestrian detour to the southern sidewalk along Western Blvd.
  • Emergency vehicle access, School Bus access and Beaver Bus access on 35^th Street will be maintained the entire week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University

Week of April 21, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Potholing and exploratory work into the intersection of 35^th/Western is expected for Thursday and Friday of this week. Our Contractor is preparing to continue with pipeline installation into the intersection and moving north into 35^th Street for the week of April 28^th.
• Road dig-outs and repairs will continue on Western Blvd between Ivy Place and the highway Monday thru Wednesday of this week.
• Work will include laying water service lines to meter boxes, work on fire hydrant legs, asphalt repairs on Western associated with the resurfacing portion of the project, temporary paving on the water trench line and some additional saw cutting. 
• Traffic control changes for the week of April 21^st will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • Monday thru Wednesday - A road closure and detour on Western Blvd. between Ivy Pl. and Highway 34 will be in place to allow for the continuation of the road dig-outs discussed above.  Westbound traffic on Western will need to use West Hills Rd. to 53^rd St., and eastbound traffic will need to use 35^th Street from the highway to get back to Western to avoid this specific closure.
  • Thursday thru Friday - The potholing and exploratory work mentioned above will require flagging at the intersection of 35^th/Western. We will be adding signage at the entrances to the Western Building off of 35^th to help keep these access points clear.
  • Normal traffic flow will be re-established at the end of each work day throughout the project.
  • 35^th Street is slated for closure between Western Blvd and Washington Way starting on Monday, April 28^th. This will be an extended closure on 35^th Street to accommodate the water pipe installation there. More detailed information regarding the 35^th Street closure will be provided with the next update, including how work will progress and how local access will be impacted. Emergency vehicle access on 35^th Street will be maintained.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed at times and bikes will be moved onto the roadway.
  • The sidewalk at the NE corner of 35^th/Western will be closed to accommodate waterline work there. Pedestrians traveling east and west on Western Blvd. between 30^th and 35^th Street will need to use the pedestrian detour to the southern sidewalk along Western Blvd.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service. As mentioned above, additional signage will be added to help keep the driveway to the OSU Western Building clear when flagging at the intersection is occurring.
• Corvallis Transit on Western will be modified to account for the detours.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service may be modified to account for detours and closures. More to come on this with the next weekly update.
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Week of April 14, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Waterline installation will continue along Western and possibly into the intersection of 35^th/Western. Work will include laying water service lines to meter boxes, work on fire hydrant legs, asphalt repairs on Western associated with the resurfacing portion of the project, temporary paving on the water trench line and some additional saw cutting. 
• Traffic control changes for the week of April 14^th will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions, but may be flagged at times.
  • A lane shift and/or lane closure on Western between West Hills Rd and 35^th Street will be in place, and single lane east-west travel will be controlled via flagging.  
  • As work approaches the intersection of 35^th/Western the signal will be turned off and controlled via flagging. Traffic signal control will be re-established at the end of each work day.
  • This first closure at 35^th/Western intersection is coming up the week of April 28^th.  More detailed information regarding the intersection closure will be provided in the next update.
  • We plan to restore all lanes of travel by the end of each working day.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed and bikes will be moved onto the roadway.
  • The sidewalk at the NE corner of 35^th/Western will be closed to accommodate waterline work there. Pedestrians traveling east and west on Western Blvd. between 30^th and 35^th Street will need to use the pedestrian detour to the southern sidewalk along Western Blvd.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service. Additional signage will be added to help keep the driveway to the OSU Western Bld. clear when flagging at the intersection is occurring.
• Corvallis Transit on Western will be maintained during this time, but may result in temporary stop closures.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

[Pre-Notice] Week of May 19, 2025 - Start of Construction (11^th Street)

• Our Contractor is planning to mobilize and begin work in mid-May on 11^th Street. Work is expected to last through mid-June. Our contractor will clean up the area following their month of prep work, and will return in August for the street paving.
• The work that occurred this past week with the saw cutting was a pre-cursor of the work to come.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Please notify me if you have any specific needs that I should know about.

The next 11^th Street update will be distributed a couple of weeks ahead of the work starting, and then every week while work is active in the area.

Week of April 5, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Waterline installation will move out of West Hills Rd and into Western Blvd this week.  Installation will approach the intersection of 35^th/Western.
• Traffic control changes for the week of April 5^th will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • A lane shift on Western between West Hills Rd and 35^th Street will be in place.  East and west travel on Western will be maintained. As work approaches the intersection of 35^th/Western, temporary stop signs will be put in place and the signal will be turned off.  Intersection control will change to a four way stop. Traffic signal control will be re-established at the end of each work day.
  • Trenching will be crossing Deon St. entrance from Western (north leg) at some point. There will be no access to Western from Deon (north leg) while pipe is being installed. The contractor will reopen Deon St. as quickly as possible. Pipe installation and backfill associated with this closure at Deon should last a few hours. Access from Sagebrush will remain open. NOTE: Fire will be able to access Deon from Western in an emergency.
  • We plan to restore all lanes of travel by the end of each working day.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed and bikes will be moved onto the roadway. Pedestrian travel on the sidewalks will be unchanged.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Corvallis Transit on 35^th and on Western will be maintained during this time, but may result in temporary stop closures.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

April 3, 2025 – Special Update (35^th/Western)

Pacific Excavation will begin water pipeline installation tomorrow, April 3^rd. This is work ahead of schedule and will result in the following traffic impacts;

• West Hills Road will be closed  between Hanson Street and Western Boulevard for a couple of days for the start of pipe installation.
• A detour for traffic on West Hills Road will be in place as follows;
  • Eastbound traffic on West Hills road will need to use 53^rd Street to Highway 34, and then either Western/35^th/26^th/15^th to get back to Western Boulevard.
  • Westbound traffic on Western Blvd will need to continue on Western Blvd to Highway 34 to 53 Street and then back onto West Hills Rd.
  • Bike and pedestrian travel will still be permitted on West Hills Road. Follow the signing for this.
  • School Bus and Fire access will be maintained on West Hills Road. Our contractor will make the necessary accommodations to keep this area accessible to those needs.
• Once construction has moved beyond this intersection of West Hills Road and Western Blvd, the detour will no longer be in place.

Week of March 24, 2025 – Start of Construction (35^th/Western)

• Work will be occurring on Western Blvd and West Hills Road, between 35^th Street and Hanson Street.
• Contractor will begin mobilization on Monday, March 24^th.
• Work likely will include surveying, saw cutting, and potholing in preparation for waterline installation.
• Waterline pipe installation in Western and West Hills is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of March 31^st, and will start at Hanson and work easterly toward 35^th Street.
• Traffic control changes for the week of March 24^th will include;
  • A lane shift on Western. East and west travel on Western and on West Hills will be maintained. We plan to restore all lanes of travel on Western and West Hills by the end of each working day.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed and bikes will be moved onto the roadway. Pedestrian travel on the sidewalks will be unchanged.
  • As work approaches the intersection of 35^th/Western, the intersection will change to a single lane of travel in each direction. Intersection control will change to a four way stop. Temporary stop signs will be put in place and the signal will be turned off. Traffic signal control will be re-established at the end of each work day.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Corvallis Transit on 35^th and on Western will be maintained during this time, but may result in temporary stop closures.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Slurry seal is a petroleum-based emulsion product mixed with fine aggregate rock to provide a new surface to an existing asphalt street. It slows down aging and significantly reduces vehicle road noise. 

Using slurry in conjunction with a crack seal program provides the most cost-effective method to prevent premature aging. First, sealant is applied to any cracks in the street to prevent water from entering the sub-base and causing further deterioration. Then a layer of slurry is applied. 

11^th Street and Tyler Avenue is the intersection of two Neighborhood Bikeways, where heavier than usual bike traffic occurs. A traffic circle will facilitate continuous movement for both cyclists and motorists through the intersection while keeping speeds reasonable. It also provides passive traffic control and discourages cut through traffic in the neighborhood.

Oregon State University launched a one-year Shared Micromobility Pilot Project in August 2024. Current City Municipal Code prohibits shared micromobility to be parked in the public right-of-way, including on the sidewalk, in the street, or in a park strip (the space between the street and the sidewalk). Shared micromobility is allowed to travel on City streets, within the service boundary, and to be parked in designated areas on private property.

If you see a shared scooter or bicycle that is parked in the public right-of-way, please report it to hello@veoride.com. Please include the location, vehicle ID number and mention OSU in your email.

No insurance, license or registration is required.

Four of the locker stalls will fit a bicycle up to 87” in length. The locker doors are 45” tall and 30.75” wide.

To be a registered voter, you must be 18 years of age on the date of the next election, a resident of the State of Oregon (and the City of Corvallis for local measures and candidates), and a citizen of the United States.

If you have not been registered to vote previously in the State, you must file 20 days prior to the next election date. If you have voted previously within the state, you need to check with Benton County Elections and you may be eligible to vote immediately. All prospective voters register with Benton County.

A person who furnishes temporary overnight lodging is considered a lodging provider. Lodging facilities includes any hotel, motel, inn, condominium, house, cabin, apartment, public or private dormitory, fraternity, sorority, public or private club, space in a mobile home or trailer park, tent camping locations, or similar structures or spaces or portions thereof so occupied; provided such occupancy is for less than a 30-day period.

10^th Street and Grant Avenue are both classified as collector streets with marked vehicle, bike, and parking lanes. Collector streets have higher volumes of vehicles traveling through the intersection compared to the intersection of two local streets, such as 11^th Street and Tyler Avenue. This intersection, compared to 10^th Street and Grant Avenue, shows roughly 1/6^th the amount of vehicle throughput, making a traffic circle an appropriate treatment. Neighborhood traffic circles already exist within our community where two local streets intersect, such as at 11^th Street and C Avenue.

The bike racks are located on the north side of the Public Works compound, at 1245 NE 3rd St.

Tyler Avenue is designated as a Neighborhood Bikeway and is currently being constructed. The intersection of 2^nd Street and Tyler Avenue is difficult to cross for people walking and biking due to the street often being used as a cut through for vehicles traveling through town. The installation of a median island will reduce cut through traffic and vehicle volumes on residential streets, as well as provide a safe space for people walking and biking to stop midway through the intersection. It will also reduce conflicts between turning vehicles, creating a safer intersection for all.

All residential rental properties are required to register. A residential rental property is considered a property with one or more dwelling units that generates rental income.

A reservation feature is not currently available, but you can view the map on the Movatic App to see continually refreshed openings.

No. It can be in a sealed bag.

A Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) and a Transportation System Plan (TSP) work together to improve how people get around safely and efficiently. The TSP sets broad safety priorities within the context of the overall transportation system—like roads, sidewalks, and bike paths—planning for growth and future needs. The TSAP builds on these priorities by diving deeper into safety issues, using data-driven methods and different metrics to identify safety problems and recommend targeted solutions. By focusing on crash prevention and reducing serious injuries or fatalities, the TSAP complements the TSP to ensure a comprehensive approach to transportation safety. Together, they create a safer and more effective system for everyone.

The initiative process, which requires collection of signatures equaling 15% of the votes cast in the last mayoral election, is generally initiated by citizens. Examples include the measure to allow smoking in bars, the recall of an elected City official or a Charter amendment.

The referendum process, which requires collection of signatures equaling 10% of the votes cast in the last mayoral election, is used to refer legislation adopted by the governing body to a direct vote. Corvallis City Charter, Chapter 6, Section 32  

Initiatives and referenda are only permitted in May and November elections. House Bill 2957, passed at the 2015 Regular Session

A home energy score is an informational tool that provides potential home buyers with knowledge about how energy efficient a home is. Unlike getting a sample utility bill for that home, which measures individual behavior as much as efficiency, a home energy score more accurately represents how much energy will be lost or retained when a resident heats or cools the home.  There is also research that suggests that mandatory energy usage disclosure policies incentivize homeowners to invest in energy efficiency upgrades in their homes. 

Traffic circles are effective at reducing crashes at intersections because there are fewer conflict points. They also reduce speeds at the intersection and multiple traffic circles can help reduce speeds along an entire corridor.

The Public Works compound is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Borrowers can pick up and return racks only during open hours.

As currently proposed, if your home is within the Corvallis city limits and you are publicly listing or advertising your home for sale in any manner, you will need to get a Home Energy Score and Report before listing it. Common ways people advertise a home for sale include online listings, posters, yard signs and ads in print publications. Some homeowners are exempted from getting a Home Energy Score. Please see below for examples of exemptions. 

If you are selling your home privately between two parties and the home is never publicly advertised for sale, then the requirements do NOT apply.

During the slurry seal application, access to your street will be interrupted for a maximum of ten (10) hours — for one day only — unless the contractor is delayed due to equipment failure or rainy conditions. You may not park or drive on the street from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The post office, garbage service, and 911 emergency dispatch will be notified before work begins. We do not expect any interruption of mail delivery, garbage collection or emergency services. 

The RHP fee is a flat fee charged annually and is not pro-rated. A rule of thumb for landlords is, if the landlord anticipates they will collect rent for a unit any time during the year, they are subject to the full RHP fee.

There are currently no incentives available for electric mobility devices open in Corvallis/Benton County. However, there are funds available for other neighboring communities and states. Keep apprised of the revolving door of funding by finding a website that tracks this information. We like this one from RideReview. 

Yes, your vote will still count if you rank only one or only two candidates. However, your ballot has more power if you rank all three choices. If you choose not to, your ranked vote may not be counted in later rounds if your top candidate(s) are eliminated and the lower choice position(s) are left blank.

Step 1: Place one of the base racks with a coupler onto the bike trailer, making sure that the rack is centered. Stack up to 3 additional racks (without couplers) on top.

Step 2: Affix the hitch to a rear bike rack. The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team can provide hitches upon request.

Step 3: Attach the coupler to the hitch.

Political Action Committees (PACs) are formed for both candidates and measures; they can be either in support of or opposition to the candidate or measure. PACs must be formed and registered with the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division before any contributions are accepted or monies expended.  Once the election is over and all monies are accounted for, PACs should be discontinued. Please visit the Secretary of State Political Action Committee page for more information.

• Reflective vest (10)
• Trash grabbers (11)
• Work gloves (5)
• Limb loppers (3)
• Pruners (2)
• Rakes (2)
• Shovel (1)
• Standard Broom (1)
• Push Broom (1)

Any residential rental unit within Corvallis city limits is subject to the fee. There are two exemptions, a landlord may request a fee waiver if they accept Section 8 (staff confirms this before the fee is waived) or if the rental unit has a deed restriction that requires the unit to be rented to low income.

Transient lodging providers and transient lodging intermediaries must collect and remit the tax. Under the law, whoever collects payment for occupancy is responsible for collecting and remitting the tax as the Lodging Tax Collector.

Yes. A total of 13 existing street trees will be removed along the north side of Harrison and corners of 3^rd and 4^th streets. All other trees within the project limit will be protected. The City of Corvallis has collaborated with the ODOT project team, and landscape architect, to mitigate the removal of the trees with project landscaping and tree replacement with 13, Red Rage Tupelo trees. 

Political Action Committees (PACs) file contribution and expense reports with the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division on an established schedule. 

If candidates act as their own Treasurers and expect to spend or receive less than $750 during the entire calendar year, reports do not need to be filed. If candidates subsequently exceed that amount, reports do need to be filed.

Please visit the Secretary of State Campaign Finance page and review the Campaign Finance Quick Guide for instructions and a schedule of filing deadlines.

You are responsible for cleaning up the 3 feet adjacent to the path. No trespassing on private property is allowed.

• Watch for incoming vehicles.
• Wait until traffic yields to you when crossing.
• Do not cross to the middle of the circle.

Small changes at home can reduce your exposure to phthalates. We may not be able to eliminate our exposure to phthalates, but you can try to reduce it. For example: microwave and store foods and liquids in glass containers. Avoid plastic food containers and plastic wrap with the Recycling Label #3 on it. Steer clear of the words “fragrance,” “perfume,” or “parfum” in their ingredients. Seek out phthalate-free cosmetics found in the Skin Deep® product clearinghouse. Look for products with EPA Safer Choice, Green Seal, and Eco Logo certification labels that are phthalate-free. These are safer choices!

That's fine. A Home Energy Score is simply an informational tool for property owners. There is no "passing" or "failing" a home energy score and there are no requirements that go along with a score. Your report will show you or any future property owners where there are opportunities for increased energy efficiency. 

The project will go through summer 2025.

• Only buy enough medication that you can use before it expires.
• If you know a friend who uses the same over-the-counter medication, consider combining purchases.
• Ask your pharmacist if the drugs will become dangerous after expiration. Some drugs lose some potency, but can still provide some benefits.

Unfortunately, there is no way to rent a locker without a smartphone.

The documents you signed when you purchased your home will include the deed and CCRs. A close review of these documents will reveal whether racial restrictive covenants were applied to your property. Note that the restrictions are often embedded and may be limited to a single sentence or short paragraph.  

If you are not able to locate the documents, you can obtain a copy of the deed from the Benton County Records & Election Department or by contacting a title company. A fee may apply.

Benton County Records & Election Department

• Check online
• Phone: 541-766-6831
• Email:  records@co.benton.or.us

Low Home Energy Scores won't necessarily impact your ability to sell your home. Energy performance is just one of many factors people consider when buying a home. The information from a score helps both a seller and buyer understand the opportunities to improve energy efficiency and lower utility costs. It also allows potential buyers to understand how much monthly utility costs will be.

The City of Corvallis has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the State of Oregon.  In addition to developing a transportation safety action plan, this funding will be used to produce a speed limit investigation framework.  This framework will include guidance and criteria that will be used by the City to guide future requests to ODOT for speed zone investigations.  One likely candidate is the Circle Boulevard corridor extending east of Kings where it is anticipated that a study may result in a reduction in the posted speed limit consistent with the reduction being implemented west of Kings.   

In the City of Corvallis, the tax for the privilege of occupancy in any lodging is 9 percent of the total retail price.  This includes all charges and fees other than taxes.

In Benton County, the tax for the privilege of occupancy in any lodging is 3 percent of the total retail price.  This includes all charges and fees other than taxes.  For Benton County, there is an administrative fee reimbursement of 5 percent of the tax due.  

As currently proposed, under some circumstances, a homeowner may qualify for an exemption from the Home Energy Score requirement. As a reminder, the Corvallis Home Energy Score ordinance is still a draft and has not been finalized. The following are examples of exemptions in the proposed ordinance. This may not be the full or final list. Some exemptions may be applicable for properties sold under the following circumstances:

• Transfer of title due to inheritance
• Involuntary transfer of title resulting from default on an obligation secured by real property 
• Title change due to marriage or divorce
• Condemnation of the property
• Other involuntary changes of title 
• Certain situations of undue hardship for the seller

You may use the Write-In space to enter a candidate’s name that is not on the ballot and fill in an oval to rank your choice.

Gross lodging receipts are all amounts received, including all non-optional fees, other than taxes that are paid for lodging in Oregon. Rent includes all fees and assessments based on the number of occupants, human and pets (including but not limited to cleaning, pet, or smoking fees) for which payment is not optional to the occupant. If the operator offers a lodging package that includes something that is not associated with the actual lodging or is provided by a third party, the rent is the price of the package less the cost of the non-lodging portion of the package.

The laws passed in 2018 aim to ease the removal of discriminatory restrictions from property records.  Requests are submitted to the State's area Circuit Court using the procedure detailed in ORS 93.274. Efforts are underway to refine this process and our website will be updated as information becomes available. Please note this is not a City process. All inquiries should be directed to the Benton County Circuit Court.

• Procedure to Remove Discriminatory Restrictions (ORS 93.274)
• Form: Petition to Remove Discriminatory Provisions from Title to Real Property

Benton County Circuit Court

• Phone: 541.243.7850
• Website: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/benton/Pages/default.aspx
• Address: Benton County Courthouse
                   120 NW 4th Street
                  Corvallis, OR, 97330

It Starts with You

• Set the pace! Drive the speed limit. A National Highway Safety Council survey found 70% of drivers acknowledge they speed themselves.
• Utilize on-street parking. A narrow street can slow traffic. However, when possible please also be mindful of moving your vehicle on scheduled street sweeping days for your area. Learn more about sweeping here.
• If you have a neighborhood or homeowner’s association (HOA) ask them to include slow speed reminders in your neighborhood newsletters.
• Allow more time for travel. Accidents happen at any speed, but injuries and damage are more significant at speeds over 25 mph.
• Directed Patrol for targeted enforcement may be requested from Police here. However, please keep in mind that the ability for Police to respond is dependent on staffing and many other competing needs to keep the community safe. 

Signs and enforcement can only do so much to influence driver behavior. The most effective speed control is a safety conscious culture.

If you make a mistake in marking your ballot, place an X over the mismarked oval and fill in the oval of your preferred choice and circle that oval.

Yes, the apron of the traffic circle is built with a height so that it can be driven over if need be. It should be done very slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle.

If the Home Energy Score passes, it will likely not go into effect until early 2023. In the meantime, the City will work with our partners at Earth Advantage to train home energy assessors in the Corvallis area. If you are planning on selling your home after the ordinance goes into effect, you would need to schedule an appointment with a home energy assessor to obtain a home energy score report. Once that is done, you will need to provide that report to any listing agent or service you use to advertise your home. 

The City has adopted a policy and procedure for considering requests for neighborhood traffic calming. You can read more about the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) here. Requests are only considered for local, residential streets, as traffic calming through the NTCP is not allowed on arterial and collector streets to minimize disruptions to emergency services and transit routes. While there may be past traffic calming that was installed on some of these main streets, new installations are not allowed.

The neighborhood traffic calming program and procedures require broad support from the residents along the subject street and any improvements must be paid for by the adjacent properties. Currently, the City does not have a budget for installing traffic calming on streets by request without neighborhood financial support.

Permanent radar speed feedback sign installations have been used in Corvallis at a small amount of locations, typically at or near school speed zones thanks to special funding from the State or school district. Additional radar speed feedback signs may be installed on arterial and collector streets where speed limits drop, mostly when entering into the City. These devices can have significant ongoing maintenance needs and be costly to replace if struck, vandalized, or they fail. The Police Department has a small amount of portable speed radar feedback signs, however their ability move these around frequently and widely in response to traffic concerns is limited due to staffing and upkeep.

No. The fee collected by the home energy assessor goes directly to the assessor, with the exception of a $35 flat fee that goes to Earth Advantage to support assessor training, marketing, and administration of Home Energy Score policies across the state.

The City is looking at different sources of PFAS in wastewater, including our industrial customers. The City is also working with biosolids researchers at OSU and professional groups in the Northwest and is engaged in regional and statewide efforts to increase knowledge about PFAS risks and how to minimize those risks. The City is also sharing information about PFAS so the public can make educated choices.

• Lodgers who spend 30 or more consecutive days at the same facility
• Any occupant who is a federal employee or an employee of a federal instrumentality (i.e., Red Cross) on official business.
• Any person who has diplomatic immunity.
• Non-profit charitable organizations for the purpose of emergency or temporary shelter.  See the City of Corvallis code 8.04.050.

Please note, property owners who rent a residential unit on a month-to-month or fixed term basis are required to register their unit with the City’s Rental Housing Program. Visit the Rental Housing Program for more information.

• Lodgers who spend 30 or more consecutive days at the same facility
• Any occupant who is a federal employee or an employee of a federal instrumentality (i.e., Red Cross) on official business
• Any person who has diplomatic immunity.

That's understandable! Please contact Kathryn Duvall at (541) 766-6423 or kathryn.duvall@corvallisoregon.gov.

Lodging Tax Collectors must submit a Lodging Tax Return Form and related payment no later than the last day of the month following the end of the tax period. 

The City of Corvallis, Benton County, and the State of Oregon Lodging Taxes should all be filed with the Oregon Department of Revenue.

No. These chemicals cannot be removed by heating or boiling water. See FACT SHEET (epa.gov) for more information. 

Currently, we do not have any speed humps on Neighborhood Bikeways that have channels cut to accommodate for bicyclist and/or vehicles with larger axles, such as emergency vehicles.

While a good idea in theory, we have found that there are two main issues. When bikes and vehicles are sharing the road on local streets, and both a vehicle and bike arrive simultaneously at a speed hump, bikes may be squeezed out of their path of travel by vehicles so vehicles can drive through the channel too. This is when a chain of events can occur. While being closely passed, the rider is forced to move quickly and into crossing the speed hump gap at an angle, which could result in a crash due to the abrupt edges and elevation.

From a maintenance perspective, speed humps with channels are a challenge. The gap accumulates debris such as leaves in the fall, gravel in the winter, and other debris throughout the year. It is simply not possible to remove this material from this gap with our street sweepers. Eventually, it must be manually removed, which is time consuming from an automation standpoint. Since local streets are not swept as frequently as arterials and collectors, this will likely lead to frustration for cyclists.

We will continue to monitor and internally evaluate this topic but at the current time, there is no plan to change the current design of speed humps to accommodate channels.

The Lodging Tax is delinquent on the first working day of the month following each quarterly payment due date. Any lodging tax collector who has not been granted an extension of time for remittance of tax due, and who fails to remit lodging tax prior to delinquency shall pay interest.  Interest will be added to the overall tax amount due at the same rate established under ORS 305.220 for each month, or fraction of a month, from the time the return to the Tax Administrator was originally required to be filed to the time of the payment.  

For instructions on how to file the City of Corvallis, Benton County, and the State of Oregon Lodging Taxes, see the filing instructions here. https://www.oregon.gov/dor/forms/FormsPubs/publication-or-olt-ol_604-006.pdf

If you rent space exclusively through Airbnb, then you are only required to register with the Lodging Tax program. You are not required to collect and remit payment. Airbnb as the lodging intermediary for your reservations should collect and remit the lodging taxes on your behalf. 

If you rent space and collect payment from lodging customers directly, then you are required to both register with the City of Corvallis and to remit Lodging Taxes on those collections to the Oregon Department of Revenue. 

In 2013, the Oregon Legislature enacted Oregon House Bill 2656, which made two important changes to the state law on transient lodging tax. First, the tax must be paid on the full retail price of a room, including any charges added to the price. Second, transient lodging intermediaries, or “online travel companies” that take payment for the rooms they book must remit the tax directly to the state and local jurisdictions on those transactions, rather than forwarding that payment to the hotel or owner. 

Yes, please see Chapter 8.04 - LODGING TAX. 

Please visit Benton County Lodging Tax and Permits https://www.co.benton.or.us/lodgingtax

Yes. After dark and during limited visibility conditions, a cyclist must have a white light in front and a red light or red reflector in the rear. This also applies when riding on sidewalks. ORS 815.280

In the summer, water usage increases most with single family residential customers. A single family residential customer is equal to an average of 2.38 people per household. As a comparison, a single family residential customer uses approximately 234 gallons per day during the winter months. During the summer, a single family residential customer uses approximately 341 gallons per day. That is an increase of 46%! 

As you can image, this adds up to a lot of water use in the summer. In Corvallis, we have less rainfall during the summer months than Houston, Texas! Although, we have not experienced a substantial drought condition in recent years, it could very well happen if customer demand for water during the hot, dry summer months exceeds the treatment plants' capacity. In such a situation, customers may be asked to voluntarily reduce their water use on a temporary basis until drought conditions subside. 

To get a trial date changed you must write a letter to the Judge requesting a continuance and the reasons why. Your letter must be received in the Court office within 10 days of receiving your trial notice. 

You may request a court appointed attorney at your arraignment date. Keep in mind, however, that only misdemeanor charges qualify. You will be required to fill out an affidavit that states your financial status. The court will then decide if you qualify. 

No. In order to remain fair and impartial to all people, the Municipal Court Judge must discuss all cases while acting in his official capacity as Judge, in the courtroom during regularly scheduled court times. 

Yes, we do. In 1952, the citizens of Corvallis voted to have fluoride added to City drinking water. Several years later, a group of residents wanted the City to stop adding fluoride, so a second vote was held in 1960. Citizens voted 2-to-1 to continue adding fluoride to the water. 

Fluoride, known for its cavity-fighting benefits, is of special interest to parents with young children. Studies have shown that it strengthens tooth enamel and inhibits acid production by decay-causing bacteria in dental plaque. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends a fluoride concentration of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm in drinking water. Our target fluoride level is 0.8 ppm. 

The most effective way to report concerns or requests to the City is through the online Report A Problem system at http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/report Staff will investigate and determine if there is an issue that needs to be addressed, and if so, how it compares with competing priorities, and whether there is staffing and budget capacity to address it. Examples of more easy-to-implement improvements include lower cost signs and pavement markings, when and where appropriate. In contrast, if the request would result in the installation of substantial new features or could result in a larger project, the City does not typically have un-budgeted funding readily available. These types of efforts are subject to the City’s annual public budgeting process and Council approval.

Drinking water is perishable. That is why the City of Corvallis takes steps to prevent water quality degradation from the time the water leaves the treatment plant until it gets to your tap. Laboratory professionals take routine samples from sampling stations strategically located in the distribution system. Routine sampling lets the staff confirm that our water is free from harmful bacteria and that there is sufficient chlorine for continued disinfection throughout the system. Automated, continuous water quality monitoring stations also take real-time samples from the distribution system throughout the entire day, every day, all year long. The data are continuously relayed to water system staff to assist them in optimizing water quality. See the annual Consumer Confidence Report for more information about our water quality and testing.

There will be no additional fees to rate payers as a direct result of this ordinance. The implementation of this ordinance, in addition to other programs aimed at reducing stormwater pollution, is funded through stormwater utilities fees, which you can see on your monthly utility bill. 

It's true! In the early spring, the soil has all the water it can hold. As the temperatures warm and the daylight hours lengthen, plants increase the amount of water they remove from the soil, and the amount of water that evaporates from the soil also increases. The amount of water that you apply to your lawn or landscape should equal the amount of water lost through evaporation and transpiration, often called evapotranspiration, or simply ET. Corvallis averages about 34 inches of rain and 34 inches of ET each year. Theoretically, nobody should ever have to water their lawn at all! Of course the rain comes when plants are not growing as rapidly, so many people irrigate. While one inch per week is a good average for the growing season, the amount of irrigation you apply should change from week to week. Your plants need more water in July than in May or September. Check out the Smart Irrigation and A Golden Landscape and Water Efficient Plant Guide for more information about irrigation, lawns, and conserving water.

Bottled water can be a good source of drinking water during an emergency, but it does not store well for long periods of time. Generally, bottled water does not contain a disinfectant, so microbes may grow in it over time. Because of this, bottled water should be treated as a perishable food product. Tap water does contain low levels of disinfectant and should be stored in capped plastic or glass containers. However, even properly stored tap water will not last indefinitely and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. 

Trials are set for Mondays and Thursdays. Cases are set in advance about two months. If you plead not guilty today, your case will be set within approximately two months. 

Like tap water, the safety of bottled water depends both on the source water and the treatment process. Because bottled water is considered a food product, it is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Starting this year, the FDA will require bottled water manufacturers to test their source water and the finished product once a year; however, the quality of the finished product is not government monitored. Any bottled water that contains contaminants in excess of the allowable level is considered mislabeled unless it has a statement of substandard quality. If you use bottled water, consider it a food product and refrigerate it after opening. 

The use of bottled water or home treatment devices is a personal choice, which may be based on taste preferences. If however, you use these products for health reasons, we suggest that you thoroughly research the product you are selecting to assure that it offers the level of protection you are seeking. 

Dioxin is one of a group of chemicals called chlorinated organics. These compounds form when chlorine reacts with organic materials, like leaves, woody material, or decaying plants, in the water. Formation of these compounds depends on several factors including: the amount of organic material present, the concentration and form of chlorine, and the amount of time the chlorine is in contact with the organic material. Dioxin is a highly complex compound that generally only forms when large quantities of organic material and chlorine are in contact for long periods of time. The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level for dioxin in drinking water is 30 parts per quadrillion (ppq). We have been testing for the presence of dioxin in city water since 1991. To date, dioxin has not been detected in our finished drinking water.