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 …
Election 2024 City Council Candidates
In November the City of Bend will be electing new city councilors. We sent all of the candidates a questionnaire to find out their thoughts on some issues related to …
Speak out for bikes
Make Your Voice Heard Would you be able to go for a week without a car? Roughly 30% of Oregonians don’t have reliable access to a car and cannot drive. …
Farewell Bend Park to Cascade Lakes Brewery
Starting in Farewell Bend park cross the Reed Market Roundabout onto S Alderwood Circle to Woodriver Drive. Turn right on Birchwood Drive and right again on Woodriver Lane until it …
Speak Out for Safety
With so much happening around the city and in the world today, it’s important to remember what we are working towards. We are hopeful that the safety of all people …
Sun’s Out, Spokes Out: Hit the Road on Two Wheels This Summer
This month’s favorite ride is a couple of options to get to Phil’s Trailhead. Although we we wish there were a less convoluted route that was safer, we are hopeful …
Getting to Phil’s Trailhead
With the summer sun out, it’s time to ride! For this post of our favorite bike routes, we’ve decided to describe a couple different ways to get to Phil’s Trailhead …
Bend Bike Night
Bend’s First Bike Night: Showcasing Bend’s Love Affair with Cycling Cyclists of all ages and skill levels got a chance to mingle with other bike enthusiasts during the first ever …
Wilson Ave and 3rd Street
It’s open! On May 21, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the official re-opening of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Modernization Project. The work was designed to improve safety and …
Compass Park to Drake Park
With summer approaching, we’re highlighting safe routes to parks as an important piece of a connected biking and walking network. So grab the kids and hop on your bicycle(s) for …
May is National Bike Month!
We are hoping that you spent the month getting out there and riding your bike. Read on to find out about an upcoming Envision Bend Roadshow, our favorite route from …
Join our new squeaky wheel club!
Happy Earth Month! April is Earth month! We believe that getting more people on bikes is one of the most important things we can do to help protect the Earth. …
Warmer weather means it’s time for biking!
I’m sure you’ve noticed all of the street projects going in all around the city lately. While it sometimes can mean detours and delays, it also means that new infrastructure …
Transportation Connects Us
If the recent weather is any indication, 2024 is going to be a year filled with everything under the sun. Read on to find out our take on the City’s …