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

Asked by KTVZ

1,116 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.

Kim Smith

We’re will people that need parking park? We don’t have enough parking as it is downtown!

Amanda Wallace

It's fine to extend it a bit due to the pandemic, but we're already short on downtown parking and it's nice to be able to walk on the sidewalk.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

97 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

8%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

66 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

33%

Yes Yes

67%

No No

33%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

67%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

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!

54% No, we need more parking spots!

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

33% Yes Yes

67% No No

33% Yes

67% No

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!

54%

No, we need more parking spots!

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

33%

Yes Yes

67%

No No

33%

Yes

67%

No