Asked by KTVZ

875 Votes

Do you use studded tires?

35%

Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

65%

No, not necessary. No, not necessary.

35%

Yes, for safety!

Even if it's a mild winter, using studded tires gives me piece of mind on the road.

Even if it's a mild winter, using studded tires gives me piece of mind on the road. Show Less

4 Comments

I will stop using studs when they stop using them on public vehicles. must be good for the government but not good for the rest of us.

Paul Dunn

Safety reasons

Larry Bruce

I use studded tires in winter, icy conditions. Many people drive in winter conditions without any preparation. I want to be safe as possible and studded tires have proven they are safer on ice & snow.

Marc-Olivier Bélanger

so fafe!

65%

No, not necessary.

All-season or winter tires will do the trick; I'd rather not contribute to the damage studs do to our roads.

All-season or winter tires will do the trick; I'd rather not contribute to the damage studs do to our roads. Show Less

10 Comments

Michael Coppedge

A good set of dedicated snow tires and 4/all wheel drive works just as good as studded tire and do not tear up the roads.

sharder8

Having grown up in northern MN and spending plenty of winter driving in AK, they're simply not needed.

Dave Voiles

Lived here 42 years, never used studs. If you think you need better traction buy a good set of snow dedicated tires. If you're really worried about the condition of our roads, STOP using studs.

Ka San

I am retired and have an all-wheel drive Mini. If the weather is that bad, I just stay home. Otherwise, my Mini handles it well. I would not go to the expense + trouble to buy and switch out tires.

a Abbott

I have my tires syped so I don't affect the pavement negatively and they work just fine; even on icy roads.

Richard Dillard

The only thing that the do is tear up the roads. they really only work when the roads are very icey,

Sharon Brackett

Have all season siped radicals on an all wheel drive vehicle.

Bill Hulings

They do help on glare ice but if people would simply learn how to drive. I married a set of studs when I married the first time. I pulled the studs and have never used them since.

Nate Hamilton

My Blizzak tires work awesome on all road surfaces, are nice and quiet and don't cost our local society dearly in the form of excessive pavement damage. What's not to like!

Bill Rogers

If you feel you need studs you should stay off the roads. I ride a motorcycle and the stud ruts in Central Oregon make picking a line very difficult.

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

Asked by KTVZ

96 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

65 Votes

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

32%

Yes Yes

68%

No No

32%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

68%

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

Do you use studded tires?

35% Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

65% No, not necessary. No, not necessary.

35% Yes, for safety!

65% No, not necessary.

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?

32% Yes Yes

68% No No

32% Yes

68% No

35%

Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

65%

No, not necessary. No, not necessary.

35%

Yes, for safety!

65%

No, not necessary.

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

32%

Yes Yes

68%

No No

32%

Yes

68%

No