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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Taking a road from 4 car travel lanes to 2 with a center turn lane and adding bike lanes can actually improve the road’s ability to handle car traffic. Ā On it’s face it strikes many peopleĀ as counterintuitive, but it’s true.Ā that given the right situation, less is more when it comes to traffic flow.
Calling it a mix of safety, accessibility, as well as bicycle and walking infrastructure projects, Nick Arnis, Director of the Growth Management Department, presented a wish list to a May …
The Citizen Service Request Form is the City of Bend’s official mechanism to report roadway issues to the Public Works department. The form can be found here on the City’s …
What is a Sharrow? Sharrows or (Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings) are intended to help bicycle riders position themselves away from parked cars, to avoid being struck by suddenly opened car …
