The Case for Updated Street Standards in Bend
Bend’s streets could be safer and more accessible for everyone, whether walking, biking, or driving. While the city is working on major street redesign projects, these efforts are expensive and …
February 2025 Newsletter
Today is a great day for a ride! Spring is on the horizon, and there’s plenty happening in the world of biking here in Bend! First off, a big congratulations …
Hillside Park to Farewell Bend Park
This route includes some street crossings that are less than ideal but hopefully in the future they will be improved! And in the meantime, it’s still a pleasant ride in …
January 2025 Newsletter
Welcome New Board Members! We are thrilled to announce the addition of three incredible new members to the Bend Bikes Board of Directors: James Teeter, Dan Pilver, and Doug Dryden. Each …
Orchard Park to Lava Lanes
For this month’s route, we are looking at going from Orchard Park to Lava Lanes. This destination is also roughly where the Fire station, the Bend Municipal Court, and the …
December 2024 Newsletter
Biking is a Part of Active Transportation In this edition, we’re focusing on active transportation and its vital role in fostering a healthier, more connected Bend. Explore why biking matters …
Connecting Communities – Biking Through and Around Bend
On December 5th, 2024, a couple members of the Bend Bikes Board joined a couple of people from ODOT to speak at the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit. Our presentation was …
Franklin Corridor
The Franklin Corridor is one of the most heavily used bike routes from east to west in the central Bend area. Planning for the Franklin Corridor Project is nearly completed …
Raised Crossings – A New Idea for Bend
The city is starting to build raised bike lanes and multi-use paths outside the curb on many main streets. Examples include: Butler Market Rd, Olney Avenue, Bend Bikeways, and the …
November 2024 Newsletter
Rolling into Winter As we roll into winter this month the work on the transportation system in Bend isn’t slowing down. It is important to keep in mind the almost …
Caldera High School to Ponderosa Elementary School Along the future Bend Bikeway
The best route from Ponderosa Elementary School and Pine Nursery Park to Caldera High School traverses the east side of Bend from north to south. It also follows the North-South …
Hollinshead Park to Drake Park
This route from Hollinshead Park to Drake Park is the best way to get from east to west in Bend on the north side. This route can be adapted for …
October 2024 Newsletter
Halloween Haunts on Two Wheels As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, Bend is gearing up for a busy season of transportation projects. From road resurfacing …
September 2024 Newsletter
Your Vote Matters In our special election edition, we have a candidate questionnaire that we’ve sent to all city council candidates. Please read on to find out their answers to …
SW Sliver Lake Blvd to Bear Creek Elementary
by Jim Elliott I volunteer at Bear Creek Elementary School Monday, Wednesday and Friday as one of the crosswalk guards. It is a great way to get into the community …