Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments

Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments The Mid-Willamette Valley Council of governments creates prosperity in Polk, Yamhill, and Marion Counties.

07/23/2026

New MWVCOG Mailing Address!

We haven't gone anywhere, but we have a new Post Office Box! For any future mail correspondence, please address to:

P.O Box 167
Salem, OR 97308

Cherriots is currently exploring the feasibility of a microtransit service—an on-demand, flexible transportation option—...
07/16/2026

Cherriots is currently exploring the feasibility of a microtransit service—an on-demand, flexible transportation option—in the Salem-Keizer area.

Cherriots currently has a survey open and would appreciate your input. Please see the website https://www.cherriots.org/microtransit-study/ for more information and to take the survey by July 31, 2026.

Complete the survey for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.

Survey link: https://www.cherriots.org/microtransit-study/

Help Make Salem’s Streets Safer for AllJoin us at one of three events this month to learn about the Salem Safe Streets f...
06/17/2026

Help Make Salem’s Streets Safer for All

Join us at one of three events this month to learn about the Salem Safe Streets for All Action Plan! We will be hosting events on June 9, June 10, and June 23 to kick off the new planning project and hear your concerns and priorities for making Salem a safer place to drive, walk, bike, and roll.

Public Events

City staff will discuss the action plan and hear your input at three upcoming events.

Tuesday, June 9
Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Center 50+, Classrooms A and B, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem

Wednesday, June 10
Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Salem Public Library, West Salem Branch, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem

Tuesday, June 23
Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Salem Public Library, Anderson Room A, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem

BACKGROUND:

In 2023, the Salem City Council adopted a Vision Zero goal, aiming to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in the next decade. As a critical step towards achieving that goal, the City secured a $2.8 million grant for the development of a Safe Streets for All Action Plan. The plan will guide the City’s investments and priorities for improving traffic safety as well as other related initiatives.


Contact Us
Hayden Dentinger, Transportation Planner
[email protected]

The Youth Traffic Safety Month campaign is dedicated to reducing teen motor vehicle crashes—the leading cause of death f...
05/18/2026

The Youth Traffic Safety Month campaign is dedicated to reducing teen motor vehicle crashes—the leading cause of death for teenagers with a focus on reducing distracted driving, speeding, and impairment. This observance promotes education about safe driving habits, seatbelt use, the importance of teen driver education and awareness of hazards for young, inexperienced drivers.

Visit the following websites for more information:

The AAA Safe Driving for Teenagers website gives tips on understanding the rules of the road, how to help teens develop safe driving habits, and information on basic car maintenance.

The ODOT - Transportation Safety Office Driver Education Program webpage provides information about teen driver education in Oregon and a list of ODOT-Approved providers throughout the state.

The Oregon DMV Teen Driving webpage provides information about teen permits, driver education providers and licensing. They also have manuals and guides to help teens prepare for the drive test.

05/13/2026

Oregon among the deadliest states for summer drivers
AAA refers to summer driving as the “100 Deadliest Days,” the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day when there is a rise in driving fatalities across the country, particularly among younger drivers. A new MoneyGeek study finds the 100 days are becoming less deadly, with the latest data showing 39,254 summer driving deaths in 2024. While not confirmed yet, 2025 is expected to see a drop as well, to 36,640 deaths. Oregon is currently ranked as the 6th deadliest state for summer drivers, according to the study.

Read more:
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-among-deadliest-states-for-summer-drivers-new-study-finds/

Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthMay is the traditional start of motorcycling season as warmer temperatures reach across...
05/12/2026

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is the traditional start of motorcycling season as warmer temperatures reach across the U.S. This is why May 2026 is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing crashes by encouraging drivers to "look twice" and share the road.

With increased motorcycle traffic, drivers are urged to be alert for motorcycles, especially in blind spots and at intersections, to ensure a safe environment for all road users.

Visit the following websites for more information about motorcycle safety:

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Motorcycles webpage
https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/motorcycles?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23589732436&gbraid=0AAAAAB0qofRVmP_4OIpapPD8tQ4Z3sN2g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2tPTye3_kwMVe9TCBB1BgyXoEAMYASAAEgK2pfD_BwE

Motorcycle Safety Foundation webpage
https://msf-usa.org/

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Motorcycle Safety webpage
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycles

The LOC is inviting all cities to attend the Virtual President’s Regional Meeting.This final session will be held virtua...
05/08/2026

The LOC is inviting all cities to attend the Virtual President’s Regional Meeting.This final session will be held virtually for anyone who was unable to attend their regional meeting. Please join LOC’s 2026 President, Mayor Carol MacInnes of Fossil, as she seeks feedback and comments from LOC members on revising the Oregon Municipal Policy (OMP).

The OMP is the LOC’s foundational document on how it directs its overall lobbying efforts; it is essentially the starting point for what issues the LOC concerns itself in both state and federal legislative circles. This policy has not been comprehensively reviewed or updated in almost 20 years, and member feedback on the next iteration of the OMP is greatly needed.

Currently, the OMP provides LOC staff with directions on how to lobby on matters related to home rule, economic development, housing, urban development, energy, finance and taxation, public safety, human resource matters, ethics, principles of general governmental responsibilities, telecommunications, broadband, transportation, and water.
Meeting Agenda:
Welcome
President’s Remarks
Regional Discussion
Adjourn
REGISTER NOW-
Monday, June 29, 2026
Virtual | Noon – 1:00 PM
REGISTER HERE:
https://imis.orcities.org/LOC/LOC/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SCRVQ226

For questions or accommodations, please get in touch with Heather Larson, Training Coordinator, at [email protected].

Transportation safety advisory committees to meet in MayGovernor's Advisory Committee on DUII, May 1, 9:00 a.m. https://...
05/07/2026

Transportation safety advisory committees to meet in May

Governor's Advisory Committee on DUII, May 1, 9:00 a.m.
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Safety/Pages/GAC-DUII.aspx

Oregon Transportation Safety Committee, May 13, 9:30 a.m.
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Safety/Pages/OTSC.aspx

Meetings are open to everyone
Accommodation will be provided for people with disabilities, and materials can be provided in alternate formats. To request an accommodation, please visit the public meetings website and sort by meeting name to find the contact information for your particular meeting. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can call statewide relay at 711.

https://www.oregon.gov/transparency/Pages/Public-Meetings.aspx

Oregon work zone crashes increase again, hit five-year highOregon work zone crashes hit a five-year high in 2024 — 621 c...
05/07/2026

Oregon work zone crashes increase again, hit five-year high
Oregon work zone crashes hit a five-year high in 2024 — 621 crashes — according to the latest data from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The crashes claimed 14 lives and resulted in 36 serious injuries.

Most work zone crashes involve drivers, not road workers. In 2024, all of the serious injuries and deaths in work zones were to drivers or their passengers. Each crash was preventable.

Read more:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDOT/bulletins/41378e3

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100 High Street SE, Suite 200
Salem, OR
97301

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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