A parklet is coming! A parklet is coming!!
You may have heard that we’re putting on a protected bike lane demonstration as part of Future Fair on June 3rd in downtown Bend, and in a word, we’re STOKED! …
Our first demonstration of a protected bike lane
While protected bike lanes exist in Bend, they are uncommon. We aim to change that. The first steps are to get people to try them out and provide feedback. To that end, we’ll be erecting a demonstration protected bike lane June 3rd, in conjunction with the Future Fair being put on by the Bend Livability Project.
What is a protected bike lane?
The League of American Bicyclists established a catchy meme to remind folks about the elements that go into a bicycle friendly community. They called it the 5 E’s. When one …
How to Bike to Work @ The Gear Fix
If you work in the vicinity of The Gear Fix in Bend, please join us after work on Tuesday, May 17th, for an hour’s worth of tips about biking to work.
A rallying cry for protected bike lanes – Let’s save the tourists!
Since some are still deaf to the growing chorus of voices asking for protected bicycle lanes in Bend, we thought that we might try point out the advantages they pose …
Is bigger better?
One of the things I love about working on projects for Bend Bikes is it forces me explore corners of roadway logistics I ordinarily wouldn’t. In a prime example, I …
It’s a question of trust
For too many in Bend, the answer is a resounding, “No. No I don’t trust that bike lane stripe will protect me while I’m riding my bicycle.” It’s a reason …
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Education Assistant
Here’s a heads up for those who like bicycle education (it is one of 5 E’s after all) and also enjoy working with people: there’s a job opening for a …
Keep Bend competitive
Last week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors released results of their 2015 Menino Survey of Mayors. It provides some interesting tidbits and insights into what keeps city leaders across the …
There is space for protected lanes
Why should the City of Bend build protected bike lanes throughout Bend? Over the next few months we’ll explore why they are a good idea if you want more people …
Give your input on the ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Hold onto your policy-wonk hats, but the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has been working on an important policy document for those who like to get around on foot or …
Bend 2030 supports a fuel tax
In a press release today, Bend 2030 announced its board of directors’ unanimous support for the findings of the Streets Funding Committee regarding funding for Bend’s roads. In a letter …
Short promo video – The Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride
Many thanks to Kirk Stock, Bend Bikes board member and owner of Video Works Productions, for pulling together this short promotional video for our upcoming Christmas Light & Hot Toddy …
2nd Annual Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride
That chill in the air you’re feeling is telling you time is drawing nigh for the 2nd annual Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride. Join us on Thursday, December 3rd …
A reminder, every intersection is a crosswalk
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) periodically takes it upon themselves to remind us all about basic rules of the road. Whether it’s a buckle-up, a hang-up-the-cell-phone or a ‘speed kills’ messaging campaign, ODOT uses a portion of its marketing budget for billboards and other media outlets. This year one of their public service announcement campaigns is directed at everyone who walks, rides a bike or drives a car to get around: every intersection is a crosswalk.