The state’s Joint Committee on Transportation made a stop in Albany last week as part of a listening tour in preparation for a new transportation funding package to be considered during the 2025 legislative session.
The event, part of the committee’s 12-stop outreach tour, aimed to gather input from local communities in its mission to establish a safe, functional and efficient multimodal transportation system.
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone attended the event alongside other local leaders at Linn-Benton Community College.
The Oregon Department of Transportation also hosted a tour of Albany-area transportation facilities, and a roundtable discussion was held with the Cascades West Area Commission on Transportation, jurisdictional leaders, business representatives and topic area experts.
Malone has highlighted the critical role of the State Highway Fund.
“Counties rely on the State Highway Fund for safety improvements and to maintain critical transportation infrastructure on which all Oregonians depend,” Malone said. “Benton County’s ongoing efforts to improve its transportation system support our vision for the future. The county aims to create an equitable and efficient transportation system that supports vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, public transportation and the movement of goods.”
For more information about Benton County’s transportation initiatives, go online to the Benton County Transportation Systems Plan webpage.