Bend Bikes will not be silent
Bend Bikes will not be silent. The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, among so many others, are a part of the continuing failure of our country …
Bend Bikes in the time of COVID-19
A time for change and transition. Much like our community, Bend Bikes has been in the midst of a swirl of changes and transition. The beginning of 2020 began with …
Backstory to the Upcoming May 19th Transportation Bond Request
An updated Transportation System Plan (TSP) has been over two years in the making. This policy and planning document sets State-mandated policy and planning guidelines and is the culmination of …
City Council to Take Action on Historic Transportation Bond
Speak up now to support active transportation in Bend’s future! The City of Bend is gearing up to put the largest transportation bond in its history on the May 2020 …
Will Bend Finally Get Its First Two-Way Bike Lane?
The City of Bend invited Bend Bikes to participate in a field test of what could become Bend’s first two-way protected bike lane along a section of the Neighborhood Greenways. …
Midtown Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity Sooner Rather Than Later?
Tomorrow, the Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is continuing its work to prioritize projects for the City’s Transportation System Plan. The TSP will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for …
Next Steps: Neighborhood Street Safety Program
If you’re one of those motivated types who submitted an application for the Neighborhood Street Safety Program (NSSP), good on ya! (See our previous blog for a background on NSSP.) …
Something needs fixin’ in your neighborhood?
City of Bend has a new program for that Now through September 20th at 5pm, any Bend resident can submit an application for the Neighborhood Street Safety Program (NSSP). It’s …
Guest Article: Change is Hard
Editor’s Note: This guest article was authored by Tom Gugg. Have an article you’d like to publish about active transportation? Email us via our Contact Us page. Change is sometimes …
NW Milwaukee Neighborhood Greenway Saved
Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who submitted an email in support of restoring the planned NW Milwaukee Neighborhood Greenway. The community spoke out and our local politicians listened! …
Save the Milwaukee Greenway
Do You Agree with the Reroute? Our roads are public property and maintained by our local and state government entities so all people can use and benefit from them. That …
Take Action: CTAC Needs to Hear from You
Urgent Call to Action The Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is helping to develop Bend’s new Transportation System Plan (TSP) and will make a recommendation to City Council for adoption. …
Are We Safer After Passage of HB2682?
Governor Kate Brown recently signed into law Oregon House Bill 2682 which extends a bicycle lane through an intersection IF a bicycle lane is marked on the opposite side of …
You Can Support Greenways and Lowering Speed Limits
At the March 20th City Council Meeting (read below for details) Transportation staff from the City of Bend will soon present the first reading of an ordinance that will allow …
BANA – How to Influence the City Transportation Plan
What is happening with the City’s Transportation Plan? Get the answers on: When: Wednesday, March 13, 6 p.m. Where: Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd. Speakers: Mike Riley, chair of …