@corvallisurbanist.bsky.social
Oregon Native & Amateur urbanist. I made this account to talk about Urbanism and ways to improve this city and make it more livable
Continuing to the waterfront we cross several busy streets (after stopping)
- 2nd now has a median island, which helps
- 3rd only has crosswalks
- 4th street has no painted markings. This road has cars slowing down from 45, and the intersection is often blocked
#bicycling #transitsky #carcentric
- 2nd now has a median island, which helps
- 3rd only has crosswalks
- 4th street has no painted markings. This road has cars slowing down from 45, and the intersection is often blocked
#bicycling #transitsky #carcentric
October 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Continuing to the waterfront we cross several busy streets (after stopping)
- 2nd now has a median island, which helps
- 3rd only has crosswalks
- 4th street has no painted markings. This road has cars slowing down from 45, and the intersection is often blocked
#bicycling #transitsky #carcentric
- 2nd now has a median island, which helps
- 3rd only has crosswalks
- 4th street has no painted markings. This road has cars slowing down from 45, and the intersection is often blocked
#bicycling #transitsky #carcentric
However, there’s a clear missing aspect of this construction. The crossing across 9th street is not built (the city categorizes that as a separate project)
As such, this isn’t really a reliable bicycle crossing during any busy time of day, especially for a casual rider
#bicycling #cityplanning
As such, this isn’t really a reliable bicycle crossing during any busy time of day, especially for a casual rider
#bicycling #cityplanning
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
However, there’s a clear missing aspect of this construction. The crossing across 9th street is not built (the city categorizes that as a separate project)
As such, this isn’t really a reliable bicycle crossing during any busy time of day, especially for a casual rider
#bicycling #cityplanning
As such, this isn’t really a reliable bicycle crossing during any busy time of day, especially for a casual rider
#bicycling #cityplanning
The neighborhood bikeways are built on side streets that don’t have a lot of through traffic. Improvements include signage, speed bumps, crosswalks, and safety features
This section on Tyler run from the riverfront down to Kings, intersection with the path on 11th
#urbanism #biking #bicycling
This section on Tyler run from the riverfront down to Kings, intersection with the path on 11th
#urbanism #biking #bicycling
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The neighborhood bikeways are built on side streets that don’t have a lot of through traffic. Improvements include signage, speed bumps, crosswalks, and safety features
This section on Tyler run from the riverfront down to Kings, intersection with the path on 11th
#urbanism #biking #bicycling
This section on Tyler run from the riverfront down to Kings, intersection with the path on 11th
#urbanism #biking #bicycling
The city of Corvallis was recently working on the 2nd Neighborhood bikeway on Tyler Ave!
According to the city they completed the majority of the work, so let’s talk about it
As a reminder, the goal of these bikeways is to make a network for casual riders
#cityplanning #bikes #bicycling #urbanism
According to the city they completed the majority of the work, so let’s talk about it
As a reminder, the goal of these bikeways is to make a network for casual riders
#cityplanning #bikes #bicycling #urbanism
October 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The city of Corvallis was recently working on the 2nd Neighborhood bikeway on Tyler Ave!
According to the city they completed the majority of the work, so let’s talk about it
As a reminder, the goal of these bikeways is to make a network for casual riders
#cityplanning #bikes #bicycling #urbanism
According to the city they completed the majority of the work, so let’s talk about it
As a reminder, the goal of these bikeways is to make a network for casual riders
#cityplanning #bikes #bicycling #urbanism
While I appreciate the Corvallis Transit Systems, there’s many ways it can improve
One obvious shortcoming is the “midday schedules”. On weekdays, 3 of the busiest routes drop from 30 min frequency to 40 min frequency from 11:20 - 6 pm
#transit #buses #busroutes #urbanism #transitsky #pedestrian
One obvious shortcoming is the “midday schedules”. On weekdays, 3 of the busiest routes drop from 30 min frequency to 40 min frequency from 11:20 - 6 pm
#transit #buses #busroutes #urbanism #transitsky #pedestrian
October 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
While I appreciate the Corvallis Transit Systems, there’s many ways it can improve
One obvious shortcoming is the “midday schedules”. On weekdays, 3 of the busiest routes drop from 30 min frequency to 40 min frequency from 11:20 - 6 pm
#transit #buses #busroutes #urbanism #transitsky #pedestrian
One obvious shortcoming is the “midday schedules”. On weekdays, 3 of the busiest routes drop from 30 min frequency to 40 min frequency from 11:20 - 6 pm
#transit #buses #busroutes #urbanism #transitsky #pedestrian
I’m off to see the Beavers. In an attempt to avoid discussing the actual team, let’s talk transit options
While there are extra buses to the stadium, these are all shuttles from park lots
Biking/walking is the only non-car option today, as CTS stops by 7 pm
#transitsky #gobeavs #pedestrianism
While there are extra buses to the stadium, these are all shuttles from park lots
Biking/walking is the only non-car option today, as CTS stops by 7 pm
#transitsky #gobeavs #pedestrianism
October 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I’m off to see the Beavers. In an attempt to avoid discussing the actual team, let’s talk transit options
While there are extra buses to the stadium, these are all shuttles from park lots
Biking/walking is the only non-car option today, as CTS stops by 7 pm
#transitsky #gobeavs #pedestrianism
While there are extra buses to the stadium, these are all shuttles from park lots
Biking/walking is the only non-car option today, as CTS stops by 7 pm
#transitsky #gobeavs #pedestrianism
If you’re going downtown today, (for farmers market or the protest), can I recommend taking the bus?
You don’t have to worry about parking or driving on a very crowded day, and it saves on gas (and parking)
#transitsky #bus #transit #ridership #corvallis #pedestrianism
You don’t have to worry about parking or driving on a very crowded day, and it saves on gas (and parking)
#transitsky #bus #transit #ridership #corvallis #pedestrianism
October 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If you’re going downtown today, (for farmers market or the protest), can I recommend taking the bus?
You don’t have to worry about parking or driving on a very crowded day, and it saves on gas (and parking)
#transitsky #bus #transit #ridership #corvallis #pedestrianism
You don’t have to worry about parking or driving on a very crowded day, and it saves on gas (and parking)
#transitsky #bus #transit #ridership #corvallis #pedestrianism
The method I personally used to visit fall festival was the Corvallis Bus System
Buses are more space efficient than cars. They take up about as much road as 2 cars, but fit far more people. And the only space downtown exclusive to buses is the size of a parking lot
#bus #carcentric #transitsky
Buses are more space efficient than cars. They take up about as much road as 2 cars, but fit far more people. And the only space downtown exclusive to buses is the size of a parking lot
#bus #carcentric #transitsky
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The method I personally used to visit fall festival was the Corvallis Bus System
Buses are more space efficient than cars. They take up about as much road as 2 cars, but fit far more people. And the only space downtown exclusive to buses is the size of a parking lot
#bus #carcentric #transitsky
Buses are more space efficient than cars. They take up about as much road as 2 cars, but fit far more people. And the only space downtown exclusive to buses is the size of a parking lot
#bus #carcentric #transitsky
Other forms of travel require far less space then cars, as illustrated by these temporary bike racks
A family of four on four bikes needs considerably less parking space than if they all took 1 car. Having cars as the default requires excess pavement everywhere
#biking #fallfestival #carcentric
A family of four on four bikes needs considerably less parking space than if they all took 1 car. Having cars as the default requires excess pavement everywhere
#biking #fallfestival #carcentric
October 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Other forms of travel require far less space then cars, as illustrated by these temporary bike racks
A family of four on four bikes needs considerably less parking space than if they all took 1 car. Having cars as the default requires excess pavement everywhere
#biking #fallfestival #carcentric
A family of four on four bikes needs considerably less parking space than if they all took 1 car. Having cars as the default requires excess pavement everywhere
#biking #fallfestival #carcentric
A illustration of a concept using Fall Festival:
On average, cars carry ~1.5 passengers. The density of people on this closed section of Monroe is much higher than normal
Consider how much parking space it would take if everyone below drove
#urbanism #pedestrianism #citydesign #carcentric
On average, cars carry ~1.5 passengers. The density of people on this closed section of Monroe is much higher than normal
Consider how much parking space it would take if everyone below drove
#urbanism #pedestrianism #citydesign #carcentric
October 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A illustration of a concept using Fall Festival:
On average, cars carry ~1.5 passengers. The density of people on this closed section of Monroe is much higher than normal
Consider how much parking space it would take if everyone below drove
#urbanism #pedestrianism #citydesign #carcentric
On average, cars carry ~1.5 passengers. The density of people on this closed section of Monroe is much higher than normal
Consider how much parking space it would take if everyone below drove
#urbanism #pedestrianism #citydesign #carcentric
The MAX train stops aren’t hard to find, but I had also planned to take the train and looked at the map beforehand
Some more signage and directions would be useful to a first time visitor, especially since the two stops at the train station serve different directions of travel
#transit #lightrail
Some more signage and directions would be useful to a first time visitor, especially since the two stops at the train station serve different directions of travel
#transit #lightrail
August 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The MAX train stops aren’t hard to find, but I had also planned to take the train and looked at the map beforehand
Some more signage and directions would be useful to a first time visitor, especially since the two stops at the train station serve different directions of travel
#transit #lightrail
Some more signage and directions would be useful to a first time visitor, especially since the two stops at the train station serve different directions of travel
#transit #lightrail
While I enjoy riding on Amtrak, I did notice one awkward aspect of Union Station: its connection to TriMet
I believe the only TriMet signage is the board inside the station, and it’s located behind where people line up to board
If you walk outside there’s no signs
#trains #trimet #publictransit
I believe the only TriMet signage is the board inside the station, and it’s located behind where people line up to board
If you walk outside there’s no signs
#trains #trimet #publictransit
August 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
While I enjoy riding on Amtrak, I did notice one awkward aspect of Union Station: its connection to TriMet
I believe the only TriMet signage is the board inside the station, and it’s located behind where people line up to board
If you walk outside there’s no signs
#trains #trimet #publictransit
I believe the only TriMet signage is the board inside the station, and it’s located behind where people line up to board
If you walk outside there’s no signs
#trains #trimet #publictransit
I do think there is one unfortunate aspect of the train station
While it is possible to walk to the train station, it is not particularly inviting for pedestrians, requiring crossing this mess of intersections. Ideally, transit hubs should be walkable and near shops & amenities
#transit #rail
While it is possible to walk to the train station, it is not particularly inviting for pedestrians, requiring crossing this mess of intersections. Ideally, transit hubs should be walkable and near shops & amenities
#transit #rail
August 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Took a trip to Portland from Albany this weekend. Albany’s train station has a lot of good transit connections. Besides the Amtrak lines, buses include 3 of the 4 Albany Transit System routes, 2 Linn-Benton loop routes, and the coast-to-valley bus
#transit #bus #amtrak #urbanism #publictransit
#transit #bus #amtrak #urbanism #publictransit
August 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Took a trip to Portland from Albany this weekend. Albany’s train station has a lot of good transit connections. Besides the Amtrak lines, buses include 3 of the 4 Albany Transit System routes, 2 Linn-Benton loop routes, and the coast-to-valley bus
#transit #bus #amtrak #urbanism #publictransit
#transit #bus #amtrak #urbanism #publictransit
Took the Amtrak Cascades today.
As a fun game, I like to approximate the number of cars it would take to match the compartment I’m in. Todays ride was about 50 car trips
Considering highway distances, a single train car takes up about the same space as 2 cars
We should absolutely invest in trains
As a fun game, I like to approximate the number of cars it would take to match the compartment I’m in. Todays ride was about 50 car trips
Considering highway distances, a single train car takes up about the same space as 2 cars
We should absolutely invest in trains
August 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Took the Amtrak Cascades today.
As a fun game, I like to approximate the number of cars it would take to match the compartment I’m in. Todays ride was about 50 car trips
Considering highway distances, a single train car takes up about the same space as 2 cars
We should absolutely invest in trains
As a fun game, I like to approximate the number of cars it would take to match the compartment I’m in. Todays ride was about 50 car trips
Considering highway distances, a single train car takes up about the same space as 2 cars
We should absolutely invest in trains
There is one concerning project aspect
The design for intersections with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th street has riders wait for a break in traffic on the 3 high speed roads
There are curb bulb-outs & median diverters, but this still seems unfriendly for casual bike riders
[ #bikesafety #carcentric ]
The design for intersections with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th street has riders wait for a break in traffic on the 3 high speed roads
There are curb bulb-outs & median diverters, but this still seems unfriendly for casual bike riders
[ #bikesafety #carcentric ]
July 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
There is one concerning project aspect
The design for intersections with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th street has riders wait for a break in traffic on the 3 high speed roads
There are curb bulb-outs & median diverters, but this still seems unfriendly for casual bike riders
[ #bikesafety #carcentric ]
The design for intersections with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th street has riders wait for a break in traffic on the 3 high speed roads
There are curb bulb-outs & median diverters, but this still seems unfriendly for casual bike riders
[ #bikesafety #carcentric ]
The largest installation will be on 9th street, which the project director considered the key intersection for a successful project
Tyler will be right turn in/right turn out from 9th for cars, but Bikes and pedestrians will get a new cross light
I am unclear as to when this part will be built
Tyler will be right turn in/right turn out from 9th for cars, but Bikes and pedestrians will get a new cross light
I am unclear as to when this part will be built
July 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The largest installation will be on 9th street, which the project director considered the key intersection for a successful project
Tyler will be right turn in/right turn out from 9th for cars, but Bikes and pedestrians will get a new cross light
I am unclear as to when this part will be built
Tyler will be right turn in/right turn out from 9th for cars, but Bikes and pedestrians will get a new cross light
I am unclear as to when this part will be built
In addition to repairing road damage, the project will add speed bumps, some crosswalks, & signage
There are some larger changes. 19th will only be able to turn right onto tyler, and a small traffic circle will be added on 11th where this intersects with the other neighborhood bikeway
#bikesafety
There are some larger changes. 19th will only be able to turn right onto tyler, and a small traffic circle will be added on 11th where this intersects with the other neighborhood bikeway
#bikesafety
July 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In addition to repairing road damage, the project will add speed bumps, some crosswalks, & signage
There are some larger changes. 19th will only be able to turn right onto tyler, and a small traffic circle will be added on 11th where this intersects with the other neighborhood bikeway
#bikesafety
There are some larger changes. 19th will only be able to turn right onto tyler, and a small traffic circle will be added on 11th where this intersects with the other neighborhood bikeway
#bikesafety
Getting back to more local matters, Corvallis has begun construction on the second neighborhood bikeway on Tyler avenue!
The bikeways are meant to be supportive to casual riders who don’t want to use a bike lane along a busy roadway
[ #biking #bikeinfrastructure #urbanism #pedestrianism ]
The bikeways are meant to be supportive to casual riders who don’t want to use a bike lane along a busy roadway
[ #biking #bikeinfrastructure #urbanism #pedestrianism ]
July 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Getting back to more local matters, Corvallis has begun construction on the second neighborhood bikeway on Tyler avenue!
The bikeways are meant to be supportive to casual riders who don’t want to use a bike lane along a busy roadway
[ #biking #bikeinfrastructure #urbanism #pedestrianism ]
The bikeways are meant to be supportive to casual riders who don’t want to use a bike lane along a busy roadway
[ #biking #bikeinfrastructure #urbanism #pedestrianism ]
The most ambitious redesign is a separate rapid transit bus route down 9th
This provides high bus speed, additional greenery, & works with existing islands, but requires a massive shift away from car focus
(Look up a satellite view of Franklin Blvd by U of O in Eugene to see it on a wider scale)
This provides high bus speed, additional greenery, & works with existing islands, but requires a massive shift away from car focus
(Look up a satellite view of Franklin Blvd by U of O in Eugene to see it on a wider scale)
July 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The most ambitious redesign is a separate rapid transit bus route down 9th
This provides high bus speed, additional greenery, & works with existing islands, but requires a massive shift away from car focus
(Look up a satellite view of Franklin Blvd by U of O in Eugene to see it on a wider scale)
This provides high bus speed, additional greenery, & works with existing islands, but requires a massive shift away from car focus
(Look up a satellite view of Franklin Blvd by U of O in Eugene to see it on a wider scale)
Bicycling is very widespread in Corvallis, but few people want to bike down 9th street as is. A two way protected bike lane would probably be the best option, but this is complicated by the median islands (since we’d have to tear them down to shift lanes over) and the need for bus stops.
#biking
#biking
July 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Bicycling is very widespread in Corvallis, but few people want to bike down 9th street as is. A two way protected bike lane would probably be the best option, but this is complicated by the median islands (since we’d have to tear them down to shift lanes over) and the need for bus stops.
#biking
#biking
This option is both ambitious and the cheapest cost. Outer lanes are intended for right turns and bus only. This would reduce speeds that individuals have to turn into/out of driveways
Buses would have less traffic and faster travel times.
Through traffic would probably switch to HW99
Buses would have less traffic and faster travel times.
Through traffic would probably switch to HW99
July 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This option is both ambitious and the cheapest cost. Outer lanes are intended for right turns and bus only. This would reduce speeds that individuals have to turn into/out of driveways
Buses would have less traffic and faster travel times.
Through traffic would probably switch to HW99
Buses would have less traffic and faster travel times.
Through traffic would probably switch to HW99
Sections of this road design could also just have a complete medians. In this case you would need to accept u-turns at stoplights for individuals to get to the other side of the street, which would be a change from typical Oregon driving culture
July 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Sections of this road design could also just have a complete medians. In this case you would need to accept u-turns at stoplights for individuals to get to the other side of the street, which would be a change from typical Oregon driving culture
One option would be to replace parts of the center turning lane with a median with foliage. Adding a median like this makes the road appear narrower to drivers and will naturally reduce speeds.
To support this, reduce the number of driveways by combining adjacent lots
To support this, reduce the number of driveways by combining adjacent lots
July 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
One option would be to replace parts of the center turning lane with a median with foliage. Adding a median like this makes the road appear narrower to drivers and will naturally reduce speeds.
To support this, reduce the number of driveways by combining adjacent lots
To support this, reduce the number of driveways by combining adjacent lots
All right! Let’s discuss some potential redesigns
As a disclaimer, I am not a engineer or affiliated with the city. These have varied implementation difficulty, and are just some ideas for the future of 9th
Here’s an example of the current road
#urbanism #cityplanning #carculture #publictransit
As a disclaimer, I am not a engineer or affiliated with the city. These have varied implementation difficulty, and are just some ideas for the future of 9th
Here’s an example of the current road
#urbanism #cityplanning #carculture #publictransit
July 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
All right! Let’s discuss some potential redesigns
As a disclaimer, I am not a engineer or affiliated with the city. These have varied implementation difficulty, and are just some ideas for the future of 9th
Here’s an example of the current road
#urbanism #cityplanning #carculture #publictransit
As a disclaimer, I am not a engineer or affiliated with the city. These have varied implementation difficulty, and are just some ideas for the future of 9th
Here’s an example of the current road
#urbanism #cityplanning #carculture #publictransit