Environment

The Bend City Council unanimously approved the contract to begin the Midtown Crossings Greenwood Avenue pilot project and the Second Street waterline project

Bend, OR – According to the city officials, this project aims to enhance safety and infrastructure on Greenwood Avenue, benefiting pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. Additionally, the project includes replacing an aging waterline on Second Street, ...
Local News

The City Council has approved significant amendments to City codes regulating the preservation of trees during development, aiming to balance urban growth with environmental stewardship

Bend, OR – Mayor Melanie Kebler addressed the community’s dual concerns over tree removal for large development projects and the urgent need for housing. “We heard our community’s concerns around how many trees were cut down ...
Local News

The Bend City Council approved the construction contract for the 2024 Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects at the May 1, 2024, City Council meeting

Bend, OR – According to the city officials, the Neighborhood Street Safety Program addresses pedestrian and bicycle safety, safe routes to school, speeding, intersection control and crossings and other residential traffic safety issues. Five projects are ...
Oregon

Oregon is one of only five states to receive $25,000 grant that will help make walking, biking, and scooting safer for young people in an underserved area of Oregon

Bend, OR – According to the state officials, the $25,000 grant is from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the National Road Safety Foundation. Working with ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program and the Hood ...