Bike lanes help everybody
Note: This post originally appeared in The Bend Bulletin’s ‘Letters to the Editor’ section. Traffic in Bend is likely to get worse (“Short commutes still the norm in Bend,” Jan. …
Why you should care about HB2682
Quite literally, speed can kill. Especially, when a collision involves an automobile and a vulnerable road user. According to a 1999 study commissioned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, …
Bike lane isn’t for passing
Not too long ago, the Oregon Department of Transportation launched a public service announcement campaign to educate folks on the fact that every intersection in Oregon is a crosswalk even …
Unexpected road diet
A single day closure on Franklin shows what a road diet might feel like Last week, westbound auto travel lanes on a short section of Franklin Avenue in Bend were …
Road construction signs that block the bike lane
The warmer months in Bend often mean an easier time for those who want to use their bicycle to get around town for errands or work. Usually, there’s not much …
Where have you seen parked cars in the bike lane?
The City of Bend is working on a contract to add both missing bike lane symbols and posted signs around town. It seems that when the bike lane is a …
A sign of good things to come?
In the wake of a protected bike lane demonstration project with a lot of heavy lifting done by City of Bend staffers from the Growth Management Department, volunteers from the …
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 …
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 …
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 …