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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 railroad crossings at riverfront park
    Riverfront Park Access

    Safety Improvements to the Railroad Crossings at Riverfront Park

  • Resurfacing Broadway St NE
    New Roads

    Street improvements and widening on Broadway Road

  • Glen Creek Rd NW at Wallace Rd NW Intersection Widening
    Updated Intersections

    Glen Creek and Wallace Road intersection improvements in West Salem

  • Eola Dr NW Pavement Improvements
    Pavement Upgrades

    New street pavement like Eola Dr NW

News

Salem’s Floodplain Future: Learn About the Salem Floodplain Management Plan Update

Post Date:09/19/2023 10:00 AM
  • The City of Salem is planning a 5-year update to the Floodplain Management Plan.
  • It’s been 10 years since Salem’s last major flood. Being prepared means staying engaged and up-to-date on floodplain management and flood hazard mitigation.
  • All are welcome to attend to help us identify new flood hazards, mitigation goals, and the best ways to protect people and property 

Join City of Salem staff and volunteers for a free public open house focused on floodplain management in the City of Salem. The goal of the 5-year update to the Floodplain Management Plan is to help identify new flood hazards, educate property owners about flooding risks, and coordinate mitigation activities that support the whole community.

If you have recently moved to Salem or purchased property along one of the City’s many creeks or low-elevation areas, you are encouraged to attend the open house.

Open House Details

  • Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
  • Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Place: Salem Public Library, Anderson Room A, 585 Liberty St SE
  • Details: Drop in anytime during the open house to talk with the City Staff to learn about the Plan Update. There will be no formal presentation. Refreshments will be provided, and a Spanish interpreter will be available.

 

The current Floodplain Management Plan and the steps we are taking to update the plan are available on our website. 

If you have comments or questions, please contact Robin Dalke, Certified Floodplain Manager, Rdalke@cityofsalem.net, 503-588-6211 ext. 7443.

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