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River Road:
Community Views

How safe, practical, and comfortable is River Road for everyone today?

• Safe: No loss of life or personal harm.
• Practical: Convenient and affordable.
• Comfortable: Welcoming and enjoyable.

In 2025–2026, BEST asked people and businesses what they thought. Read what they told us.

Overall

Under construction.

Themes

Under construction.

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Reports

• River Road: Report of Findings (StoryMap, 9/11/26)
• Highway 99 & River Road: Observations and Next Steps (Smart Growth America, Dec. ’25)

Community events

• Presentations to River Road Community Organization (6/1/26, River Road Annex) & Santa Clara Community Organization (6/4/26, Messiah Lutheran Church)
  • Slides
• Presentation to Lane Youth Transportation Advisory Council (4/13/26)
  • Slides
• Town Hall with Smart Growth America (11/13/25, Howard Elementary School)
• Walk Audit with Smart Growth America (11/13/25, River Road)

See also

• Better Streets
  • Highway 99
  • River Road
    • Community Views
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Context
  • Smart Growth America Events
  • Franklin Boulevard
  • Main Street
  • Best Practices

Last updated 9/11/26.