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City Manager's Office
555 Liberty St. SE
Room 220
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6255
bond2022@cityofsalem.net
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Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Keep Salem Moving!
In November 2008, Salem voters approved a “Keep Salem Moving” $100 million project bond to pay for street and bridge projects that relieve congestion, improve safety, and rebuild or maintain pavement and bridges in Salem.
With that investment the City completed more than 40 projects included in the original Keep Salem Moving! bond measure and received additional funding from the State of Oregon and Federal government totaling over $21 million.
Thanks to sound financial and project management, the City was able to use savings and leverage other funds to address additional transportation needs, including neighborhood sidewalk reconstruction. These state and federal funds, along with project savings, allowed the City to fund an additional 31 projects.
About 90 percent of the total project value was awarded to local contractors during the economic recovery, following the 2008 recession.
In total, 71 projects have been funded as part of the 2008 Keep Salem Moving! bond package. By January 2022, 66 projects were completed and five projects remain in progress. Upon completion, of all projects funded through this bond measure a total of 45,189 feet of streets will be widened and 63,245 feet of new sidewalk will be stretched throughout the City.
Projects paid for by Keep Salem Moving!
Safety Improvements to the Railroad Crossings at Riverfront Park
Street improvements and widening on Broadway Road
Glen Creek and Wallace Road intersection improvements in West Salem
New street pavement like Eola Dr NW
News
City of Salem Announces Speed Limit Reduction to 35 mph on Commercial Street SE
Beginning in September, the speed limit will be reduced on Commercial Street SE between Browning Avenue SE and Barnes Avenue SE.
The speed limit for the 1.3-mile section of Commercial Street SE will be lowered from 40 mph to 35 mph, effective in early September.
This change reflects the current speed limit on Commercial from Ratcliff Drive SE to Browning Avenue SE.
This change is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Following the approval of the Oregon Department of Transportation and in response to community feedback, the City determined that a reduced speed limit would help improve safety along this busy corridor.
The new speed limit will be posted with updated signage along Commercial Street SE. Drivers are encouraged to be mindful of the change and to adjust their driving habits accordingly.
The City thanks residents and commuters for their cooperation and understanding as this change is implemented. For more information on the City’s efforts to update the Salem Transportation System Plan, visit the Salem in Motion website.