Does Bend need another east-west thoroughfare through town?

Asked by KTVZ

581 Votes

Does Bend need another east-west thoroughfare through town?

83%

Yes, we need more Yes, we need more

17%

No, we have enough No, we have enough

83%

Yes, we need more

Existing thoroughfares in Bend are a puzzle no matter what route you take from one side of town to the other. If we had more options to either travel over or under Highway 97, c... Show More

Existing thoroughfares in Bend are a puzzle no matter what route you take from one side of town to the other. If we had more options to either travel over or under Highway 97, congestion would decrease greatly. Show Less

8 Comments

Victoria Martin Come'

Reed Market is always such a mess, esp. with the train.

Ka San

We need something south of the Reed Market crossover very badly.

Sandy Ewing

Another? If you think there is one then it needs to be widened to accomodate the traffice instead of 2 lane and NO turning lanes.

Bruce Sharp

Have to go from the east side to the west side often. Have been caught in terrible traffic or because of a train many times. We need more roads that do not stop traffic if a train passes through.

John Driscoll

Bend has more or less the same road network it did when the town's population was 40,000

Sam Ackerman

We need a hwy 20 bypass. A true by past. Not some parkway with bike lanes and walking paths.

Nate Hamilton

Another? This question must have been submitted by someone that only travels N-S in Bend!!!

Chris Evans

It is always a much longer drive going east to west than it is north to south in Bend.

17%

No, we have enough

We have four main thoroughfares right now, but they can be widened and/or better maintained to ease congestion. A new overpass will not solve the problem, and exacerbate traffic... Show More

We have four main thoroughfares right now, but they can be widened and/or better maintained to ease congestion. A new overpass will not solve the problem, and exacerbate traffic congestion during a long construction period. Show Less

1 Comment

Richard Dillard

what we need is less people

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

Does Bend need another east-west thoroughfare through town?

83% Yes, we need more Yes, we need more

17% No, we have enough No, we have enough

83% Yes, we need more

17% No, we have enough

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

83%

Yes, we need more Yes, we need more

17%

No, we have enough No, we have enough

83%

Yes, we need more

17%

No, we have enough

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

32%

Yes Yes

68%

No No

32%

Yes

68%

No