Corvallis Ranks High for Bike Safety and Accessibility

Corvallis - 85, Portland - 83, Eugene - 72, Albany - 52

Corvallis continues to rank among the most bike-friendly cities in Oregon, according to new national “Bike Score” ratings that measure how easy and safe it is to travel by bicycle.

The widely cited Bike Score system is produced by the Seattle-based company Walk Score, a data platform owned by Redfin that evaluates transportation access in cities across North America. The company assigns cities a score from 0 to 100 based on several measurable factors related to cycling infrastructure and travel convenience.

Corvallis currently holds a Bike Score of 85, which places it in the “Very Bikeable” category.

How Corvallis Compares

With a score of 85, Corvallis ranks among the most bikeable cities in Oregon.

What Goes Into a Bike Score

The Bike Score model analyzes several factors that influence how practical and safe biking is in a city. These include:

• Bike lane availability – presence of dedicated lanes, protected bike paths, and trails

• Hilliness – flatter terrain generally scores higher because it is easier to bike

• Road connectivity – how easily riders can travel across the street network

• Nearby destinations – access to stores, jobs, parks, and schools by bike

• Local cycling rates – the percentage of residents who commute by bicycle

Together, these variables estimate how feasible it is for residents to complete daily trips without a car.

Another National Bike Ranking

Corvallis also performs well in another widely used measure: the PeopleForBikes City Ratings, which evaluate how well a city’s bike network connects people to jobs, schools, and services. In that system, Corvallis receives a network score of 71, placing it in the 96th percentile of cities in North America.

Why Corvallis Scores Well

Several factors help explain the city’s high rating:

• A dense network of bike lanes and shared paths

• Flat terrain across much of the city

• A strong cycling culture tied to Oregon State University

• Short travel distances typical of a compact college town

Neighborhoods such as South Corvallis and Northwest Corvallis are frequently cited as particularly bike-friendly due to their bike lanes and proximity to shops, parks, and campus destinations.

Almost all (97%) collector and arterial roads feature bike lanes, complemented by 18+ miles of paved paths, making most trips under 15 minutes. Key routes include 11th Street (greenway) and the Willamette River trail.

— The Corvallis Inquirer, Mar 12, 2026

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