Lane County has been working with the City of Veneta for over a decade to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety on Territorial Highway between Veneta and the unincorporated community of Elmira. Both the City of Veneta Transportation System Plan (TSP) and the Lane County TSP recommend a multi-use path be constructed on the west side of Territorial Highway between Veneta and Elmira. This connection is critical for residents of the rural community of Elmira to access goods and services in the City of Veneta and for residents of Veneta to access the three public schools in Elmira.

In 2015, the City of Veneta developed a design concept for the path and secured State funding for more design work.

 

In 2023, Lane County completed the design report for the bridges and environmental assessment.