Cascades West Area Commission on Transportation
The Cascades West Area Commission on Transportation (CWACT) provides a forum for local governments to collaborate on local, regional, and State transportation issues in the Benton, Lincoln, and Linn County Region. The CWACT is chartered by the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) and provides input, advice, and recommendations to the OTC and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) on State transportation plans and policies.
The CWACT typically meets from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the last Thursday of every other month at OCWCOG's building: 1400 Queen Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322. Meeting agenda packets are available below approximately one week in advance of each meeting.
Among other work items, the CWACT solicits public input on transportation needs and provides recommendations to ODOT and the OTC on project priorities for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
CWACT Membership: Each of the following entities nominates one representative and one alternate as voting members of the CWACT. Representatives must be elected officials; alternates need not be elected officials. Membership is confirmed annually by the OCWCOG Board of Directors.
- All incorporated Cities in the Cascades West Region
- Benton, Lincoln, and Linn Counties
- All port districts in the Cascades West Region
- All recognized Indian tribes in the Cascades West Region
The Board of Commissioners from each County nominates two private sector members representing business and other transportation interest to be voting members of the CWACT.
The 2022 CWACT Chair is Linn County Commissioner Pat Malone.
Full Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Meeting Agenda Packet
Meeting Details:
Thursday, April 28, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting by clicking HERE
Passcode: 2022
Zoom Phone: 1-669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 856 8692 8163
Passcode: 2022
Connect Oregon Public Comment Period
The public comment period for the 2022 Connect Oregon program is open until April 25th. We will review the final project priority recommendations during the meeting, but if you would like to provide additional comments follow the link in the ODOT announcement HERE.
If you wish to attend as a member of the public, you can call or video in. If you require additional accommodation, or need assistance with connecting via zoom, please contact Emma via email or at 541-924-8405.
Contact Us
Steph Nappa
snappa@ocwcog.org
541-924-8480
CWACT News
Out of an abundance of caution, CWACT will not be holding in person meetings until further notice. Meetings will be held via zoom, and open to the public.
CWACT Footprint
The map below shows the CWACT Region, which includes Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties.
