The Cities of Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, and the Oregon Department of Transportation are developing a joint Transportation System Plan (TSP) for Nehalem Bay. The TSP is a long-range plan that will guide future investments in the area’s transportation system.
What will the TSP do?
The TSP will guide how each city chooses projects to improve safety, address traffic problems, and invest in improvements like streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes to meet the current and future needs of each community.
The TSPs have been adopted and the project is now complete.
Nehalem Bay TSP (Updated 1/12/24)
- VOL 1 Regional TSP FINAL
- VOL 2 Manzanita TSP FINAL
- VOL 3 Nehalem TSP FINAL
- VOL 4 Wheeler TSP FINAL
- VOL 5 Tech Memos FINAL
- VOL 1 Regional TSP DRAFT
- VOL 2 Manzanita TSP DRAFT
- VOL 3 Nehalem TSP DRAFT
- VOL 4 Wheeler TSP DRAFT
- VOL 5 Tech Memos DRAFT
- Technical Memo 2 – Plan Review Summary
- Technical Memo 3 – Regulatory Review
- Technical Memo 4 – Goals & Objectives
- Technical Memo 5 – Existing Conditions
- Technical Memo 6 – Future Traffic Forecast
- Technical Memo 7 – Future Transportation Conditions & Needs
- Technical Memo 8 – Transportation Solutions
- Technical Memo 9 – Finance Program
- Technical Memo 10 - Transportation Standards
- Technical Memo 11 – Alternative Mobility Targets
- Technical Memo 12 - Draft Code Amendments
Online Open House
Though the survey is now closed, you can still visit our archived online open house to learn about the identified projects.
Other Information
- Mini-Roundabout Fact Sheet (1.1 MB) (Updated 11/10/2022)
Schedule
(Subject to change.)
About the TSP
Learn about why the TSP is needed and what it will include.
What will the TSP do?
Our Transportation System Plan (TSP) is a long‐range 20 year plan that describes transportation goals, policies, and possible project investments and strategies. The final TSP will provide guidance to the cities of Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler and will consider travel needs for people who walk, use cars, ride bicycles, move freight, or ride transit (bus).
Why is a TSP needed?
TSPs are required by Oregon land use laws which are intended to encourage thoughtful growth. The TSP will serve as a useful document that helps the cities of Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler to understand transportation issues and make cost-effective choices that address future problems. The TSP is important because it will affect local policy options and how each city spends money on new transportation projects and programs.
One TSP, Three Cities
The TSP will serve as the transportation element of the Nehalem Bay area comprehensive plan, which is required by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation. Although each city is impacted by many of the same challenges related to travel and traffic on U.S. 101, the project recognizes that each city has unique transportation needs and challenges that will be reflected in the final document.
Ultimately, the city council of each city will be responsible for adopting the portions of the TSP for reference within their own jurisdiction. Tillamook County will be responsible for adopting portions of the TSP outside of the three cities, such as in Bayside Gardens.
TSP Elements
The TSP update may address issues such as:
- Improving safety for all roadway users
- Identifying a prioritized project list for each community
- Balancing the needs of autos, bicyclists, and pedestrians within the available right-of-way
- Providing missing bicycle and pedestrian connections to key destinations such as the waterfront and schools
- Improving U.S. 101 crossings for bicyclists and pedestrians
Library
Project materials and reports will be posted here as they become available.
Project Information
- Newport TSP Flyer (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- Newport TSP Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- Newport TSP Flyer (PDF, 442 KB)
- Ciudad de Newport Actualización del Plan de Transporte en Español (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- Technical Memo 2 – Plan Review Summary (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- Technical Memo 3 – Regulatory Review (PDF, 581 KB)
- Technical Memo 4 – Goals and Objectives (PDF, 405 KB)
- Technical Memo 5 – Existing Conditions (PDF, 12 MB)
- Technical Memo 6 – Future Traffic Forecast (PDF, 982 KB)
- Technical Memo 7 – Future Transportation Conditions and Needs (PDF, 1 MB)
- Newport TSP Stakeholder Interview Summaries (PDF, 761 KB)
- Newport TSP Phase 1 Outreach Summary (PDF, 446 KB)
Reference Links
- Transportation System Plan Guidelines (ODOT)
- What is a TSP? (ODOT)
- Greater Newport Vision 2040 Plan (City of Newport)
- City of Newport Urban Renewal Plan and Newport Urban Renewal Plan Fact Sheet
Get Involved
Find information about upcoming and past meetings and events.
Community Events
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Online Open House #1 (Summer 2021): Members of the community were invited to participate in our online open house to give us ideas for improving transportation in the region. Although the interactive aspects of the online open house are now closed, you can still read about the TSP and see comments other community members left about their concerns and hopes for transportation in the area. Summarized results from the online open house can be found here.
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Community Conversations (Winter 2022): The public was invited to learn about the potential TSP projects, ask questions and give feedback though an online survey and a Community Conversations series. Summarized results from the online open house can be found here.
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Online Open House #2 - while the survey is now closed, you can still visit this link to view the possible projects and learn more about how these projects will help meet the region's transportation goals.
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Wheeler (Jan. 25, 2022): Presentation (5.7 MB)
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Manzanita (Jan. 26, 2022): Presentation (7.8 MB)
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Nehalem (Feb. 3, 2022): Presentation (12.2 MB)
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Open House #3 (Spring/Summer 2022): Come learn more about the TSP and give feedback at our in-person open house on June 15, from 4-6 p.m. at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem. Drop by any time, there is no formal presentation.
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Online Open House #3 - View the identified projects and provide feedback through July 5, 2022.
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Mini Roundabout Fact Sheet - Learn how a "mini-roundabout" could be used in downtown Nehalem.
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Project Advisory Committee (PAC)
The PAC was formed in collaboration with the three cities and ODOT. The PAC includes community members, advocates, and representatives from affected agencies. The full PAC will provide input on the TSP and regional goals and policies, while sub-committees will provide focused discussion about the needs of individual cities.
- PAC #1 (June 9, 2021) - Purpose: Introduce PAC members to the project, describe the TSP update process, provide an overview of transportation planning for TSPs, and outline the project’s next steps and future PAC meetings.
- PAC #2 (September 9, 2021) - Purpose: Review the technical work informing the project, get feedback on project objectives, and discuss the process for developing projects to address existing and future transportation needs.
- PAC #3 (January 12, 2022)
- PAC #4: Nehalem Planning Commission (May 5, 2022 - 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.)
- PAC #4: Wheeler Planning Commission (May 12, 2022 - 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.)
- PAC #4: Manzanita Planning Commission (May 19, 2022 - 6:00 P.M. to 07:30 P.M.)
City Council and Planning Commission Meetings
Meeting information will be posted as it becomes available.
How will public feedback be used?
Understanding community priorities and gathering local knowledge will be vital to creating a long-lasting and meaningful plan. Public input will help us to understand which needs and problems are perceived as the most urgent and we will collect data to help us understand the severity of these issues.
After problems have been identified, we will gather input on possible solutions and strategies, and the public will be able to provide feedback on which transportation solutions they think make the most sense.
Throughout the process, support for specific transportation options, connections, and infrastructure solutions and strategies will help local decision-makers understand public priorities.
Contact Us
Send us feedback, tell us how you would improve transportation in your community, or use the form below to sign up for updates.
Questions?
If you have questions or comments, please contact:
James Feldmann - ODOT, Region 2 Planning
541-257-7669 - james.feldmann@odot.state.or.us
We want to know...
- What are the unique transportation issues and needs for each city? For the region as a whole?
- How can we improve how we move throughout the area?
Submit a Comment
Submit general comments to the project team.
James Feldmann - ODOT, Region 2 Planning
541-257-7669 - james.feldmann@odot.state.or.us
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