Are Bend’s Transportation Dollars Being Spent Wisely?
Bend voters approved a $190 million GO Bond in 2020 to fund approximately 30 transportation projects by the end of the decade. As we race through this ambitious construction schedule—with …
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Hillside Park to Juniper Swim and Fitness
This short route takes you from Hillside Park to Juniper Swim and Fitness using the newly reopened Olney bike infrastructure (which is great!). Start your ride at Hillside Park and …
A Bold New Vision for Bend’s Streets
We’re thrilled to share Bend Bikes’ new five-year strategic plan—a roadmap that will guide our work through 2030 as we advocate for safer, more connected streets throughout our community. At …
Drake Park to Rockridge Park
From central Bend to the far northeast Bend, this flat, 5 mile route from Drake Park to Rockridge Park will take you to a mountain bike skill course, a skate …
Bend’s Street Standards
Our Streets Shape Bend–Street Standards Shape Our Streets! Our streets control many aspects of our lives… the speed at which people drive, how easy it is to cross the street, …
Pine Nursery Park to the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch
The new Central Library at Stevens Ranch will be opening in late spring of 2026. The Eastside Bend Library is already closed and the Bend Downtown Library will be closing …
World Day of Remembrance: A Day to Grieve and to Make a Difference
Each year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims honors those who have been killed and injured on roads around the globe – 1.35 million people each year …
Commute Options’ E-Bike Rebate
70 Cyclists Win New E-Bikes: Rebate Program Works, More Infrastructure Needed Over the summer, 70 income-qualified Bend residents received new e-bikes, thanks to a unique rebate program from the City …
Alpenglow Park to Drake Park
Alpenglow to Drake: From one of Bend’s newest parks to one of the oldest Alpenglow Park, opened three years ago, has become a popular destination for many southeast Bend residents …
Haven Bagel to Miller’s Landing Park
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Safety & Comfort Tips for Cycling in Winter
Winter in Bend doesn’t mean you have to hang up your bike. With the right gear and extra caution, you can keep pedaling comfortably and safely all season long. “Winter …
We’re Hiring! Program Manager Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager (Independent Contractor – 1099)Organization: Bend BikesLocation: Remote within Central Oregon (with some in-person meetings/events in Bend)Reports To: Board of Directors About Bend Bikes Bend Bikes is …
Getting to Hayden Homes Amphitheater
There’s nothing quite like a summer evening in Bend—warm air, the Deschutes flowing by, and live music filling the air at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Getting there, though? Between traffic backups …
Funding for Transportation
Do people who bike and walk pay their share of transportation costs? I don’t know how many times people who drive everywhere accuse me of not paying my fair share …
Bend Bikes Partners with Bend Park and Recreation District and Commute Options to Teach Latine Youth Bike Safety
For eight years, Bend Park and Recreation District has hosted the “Discover the Outdoors” Program, a monthlong camp designed for Latine youth. This July, the program added for the first …