Active Travel Corridors
A Network for People
Introducing Active Travel Corridors (ATC)—A brand new transportation network that has been here for decades. ATCs are neighborhood shortcuts for people walking, rolling and biking. They are comfortable, “people only” paths that connect streets to parks, schools and other streets, shortening trips for people traveling by active travel modes.
Where are ATCs?
ATCs have been quietly developing around Corvallis for decades. Chances are, you may even know of some in your neighborhood! They are mostly found on streets that offer no exit for motorized vehicles ("Dead End" or “No Outlet” streets), yet a usable network does continue for people traveling by foot, wheel or mobility device. These little connections provide a shorter way through and between neighborhoods than following sidewalks along streets.
Mapping the Corvallis ATC Network
Below is our real-time map, developed by you!
Download or Pick Up You Corvallis Walking/ATC Map
To celebrate the community-created Active Travel Corridor network, we have produced Corvallis’ first Walking Map identifying all of ATCs in Corvallis.
Pick up your pocket sized, waterproof map at any one of these six locations:
- City Hall
- Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
- Osborn Aquatic Center
- Corvallis Cyclery
- First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op North Store
- First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store
Download the Digital Version Here!
What does an ATC Look Like?
Below is an example of two Dead End streets (NW 7th St. and NW 8th St.). Both streets stop vehicular travel to Linn-Benton Community College but both streets also have corridors at the end of the street which allow continuous access for people to connect to the college through walking or riding. These particular corridors happen to have a 5’ wide, concrete base but ATCs may be made of other materials as well, such as wood chips, gravel, etc. as well and vary in width.
Two “Dead End” streets the connect foot and bike traffic to Linn-Benton Community College
NW 8th Street is shown above and how a person by bike, or foot, would access the ATC to Linn-Benton Community College.
Different Types of ATCs
There are a number of different types of ATCs within Corvallis. What they all have in common is that they do the same thing—connect neighborhoods and provide living ends instead of dead ends.
End-of-cul-de-sac ATC
The end-of-cul-de-sac ATC is the classic example of an ATC, beginning and/or ending where a vehicle may not continue. Many times, the corridor is a small section of public right of way that allows travel between two houses. This ATC connects a cul-de-sac to a major road.
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Mid-block ATC
Another common ATC is one that enters/exits into the mid-block of a road. Unless the user is familiar with the area, and without an intersection nearby to define location, coming out mid-block can produce slightly disorienting experience until landmarks or signs are available to help provide guidance. This ATC connects a cul-de-sac to a through street.
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Bridge Connected ATC
ATCs can also connect to structures and trails such as bridges, staircases and shared-use paths. This ATC connects two cul-de-sac’s with a small footbridge.
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The Future of Corvallis ATCs
We have an exciting vision for the future of ATCs in Corvallis and we want you to be a part of it.
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