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Keep the Land in the Plan.

Vote by: November 3, 2026

Measure 36-241 asks whether the Yamhelas-Westsider Trail should remain part of Yamhill County’s long-range transportation planning.

The measure itself does not build the trail, impose a tax, or weaken farm-impact protections. It simply restores the project to the Transportation System Plan, preserving the opportunity for future leaders, farmers, and community members to work through concerns and develop workable solutions.

The historic rail corridor has connected Yamhill County communities since 1872, and converting it to a trail has been discussed for decades.

A future trail could provide safer walking and biking, family recreation, connections between small towns, opportunities for local businesses and tourism, and a way to experience Yamhill County’s rural landscape and agricultural heritage.

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What Measure 36-241

Does – and Does Not Do:

Here’s the short version: Measure 36-241 simply restores the trail’s status in the County’s long-range plan; it does not approve construction, funding, or a development proposal.

Restores the Yamhelas-Westsider Trail to Yamhill County's long-range Transportation System Plan.
Does not build the trail or approve a specific design or development application.
Does not impose a tax, bond, or approve construction budget.
Does not waive or weaken Oregon farm-impact protections.
Does not authorize taking private property or eminent domain.
Does not approve light rail or add Yamhill County to Metro jurisdiction.
Does not overturn LUBA decisions. Any future proposal must still comply with Oregon land-use law.

The Yamhelas Westsider Corridor

The Yamhelas-Westsider corridor follows a former rail route connecting Gaston, Cove Orchard, Yamhill, Carlton, and McMinnville.

The Westsider line reached Yamhill County in 1872 and carried passengers, agricultural products, and other goods for generations. Today, the 15.25-mile former Union Pacific right-of-way remains a continuous transportation corridor between McMinnville and Gaston.

A future multi-use trail could provide safer walking and biking, connect communities and recreation opportunities, support local businesses and tourism, and offer a way to experience Yamhill County’s rural landscape and agricultural heritage.