Do you think any Bend Parkway on-ramps need traffic meters?

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450 Votes

Do you think any Bend Parkway on-ramps need traffic meters?

26%

Yes (tell us which): Yes (tell us which):

74%

No, not needed No, not needed

26%

Yes (tell us which):

The Empire Avenue on-ramp onto the northbound Bend Parkway needs a meter for sure!

The Empire Avenue on-ramp onto the northbound Bend Parkway needs a meter for sure! Show Less

2 Comments

Felix Pressler

the 3or 4 which have virtually no merging lane to the south bound side

Cheryl Kratzer

I would close only one on/off area to see how it works instead of closing all 3

74%

No, not needed

Bend's not big enough to do this - but we should address why every on-ramp is different along the Bend Parkway.

Bend's not big enough to do this - but we should address why every on-ramp is different along the Bend Parkway. Show Less

2 Comments

Sam Ackerman

Instead of meters how about fixing the on and off ramps with correct merge and exit lanes

k san

I have lived in cities with these, and they are not that helpful. Many times, they stay red even when there is no traffic. I would never rely on them w/o looking back 1st, so what's the point?.

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

Asked by KTVZ

51 Votes

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

35%

YES YES

65%

NO NO

35%

YES

2 Comments

Charles Hemingway

Safe parking programs have a proven track record of successfully taking people from being homeless into having a place of their own. Safe parking programs cut down on costs to cities for ambulance calls, police calls, visits to emergency rooms and mental health crises that costs taxpayers money.

Duane Wyman

Perhaps? Hiding the un-housed in various random locations doesn't solve much. This is just another band-aid solution! Seems just the latest adaptation of "kicking the can down the road"...?

65%

NO

1 Comment

Kellie Beck Fletcher

Stop increasing rent 2026 passed 9.5 percent rent increase will push more people into being homeless .. where is the cap we are already paying ridiculous prices for rent how can anyone save for a home. Not sure why you people can’t figure this out You’re pushing Oregonians out.

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

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92 Votes

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

4 Comments

Jane CommunityMember

People should not have to put up with annoying intrusive lights that inconsiderate neighbors install

Chris Hill

Board Member of DarkSky Oregon who worked on this with Deschutes County. Currently working to update the 24 year old City of Bend lighting ordinance.

Thomas Orr

I like seeing stars at night. and birds migration is important.

Katherine GoldenEagle

We live across the street from a duplex that has one of those motion sensor lights on the garage. It's soooo bright it lights up my bedroom and my son's and our living room. Thats just ridiclous

30%

No

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KTVZ

Do you think any Bend Parkway on-ramps need traffic meters?

26% Yes (tell us which): Yes (tell us which):

74% No, not needed No, not needed

26% Yes (tell us which):

74% No, not needed

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

35% YES YES

65% NO NO

35% YES

65% NO

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

70% Yes Yes

30% No No

70% Yes

30% No

26%

Yes (tell us which): Yes (tell us which):

74%

No, not needed No, not needed

26%

Yes (tell us which):

74%

No, not needed

35%

YES YES

65%

NO NO

35%

YES

65%

NO

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

30%

No