Are you in favor of extending the use of parking spots for outdoor dining in downtown Bend?

Asked by KTVZ

1,114 Votes

Are you in favor of extending the use of parking spots for outdoor dining in downtown Bend?

46%

Yes, it helps businesses! Yes, it helps businesses!

54%

No, we need more parking spots! No, we need more parking spots!

46%

Yes, it helps businesses!

I think the program should be extended because it benefits benefits. The weather is changing and more people will want to sit outside.

I think the program should be extended because it benefits benefits. The weather is changing and more people will want to sit outside. Show Less

2 Comments

Randy Dunning

Excellent idea , if you look at European cities that have restaurants with outdoor dining they bring a sense of community and freindlyness to the area , they have a way of allowing people to slow down take their time and have fun .

Lynn Huntley

It is too soon to cuddle up to strangers in a crowded restaurant or bar

54%

No, we need more parking spots!

There's not enough parking spots in downtown Bend. I think more people will go out this summer and there won't be enough parking.

There's not enough parking spots in downtown Bend. I think more people will go out this summer and there won't be enough parking. Show Less

9 Comments

Dave Voiles

How about let's just open up the state and start living again. This question is just a distraction from the real issue.

Teresa Parsons

Bend always needs more parking spots, but we don't waste our money on eating out so don't really care.

Latterdaysaint

I don't see the point of this, it's still indoors

Sheri Bellefeuille

Because we need more parking and the tents do not enhance the look, openness and walk-ability of our downtown.

k san

As much as I am all for outside dining, there has to be a balance between outdoor dining vs. parking spaces. Much parking has already been absorbed into dining already. Many people don't want to or can't walk great distances just to dine. We need to preserve parking!

Kathy Janus

It was a much needed creative way to help businesses during the height of the pandemic during a time they could not seat inside. They do not need to take the VERY limited parking downtown now that they can seat inside!

Valerie Rhodes Kifer

Because those parking spots are necessary for downtown business. Without customers, there is no business and Bend is so spread out, cars are required. I know Bend wants to eliminate vehicles, but that is not at all logical or possible.