Does Bend need another east-west thoroughfare through town?

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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

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260 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

56%

Yes Yes

44%

No No

56%

Yes

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No one has commented yet

44%

No

1 Comment

Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

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703 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

56% Yes Yes

44% No No

56% Yes

44% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% 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

56%

Yes Yes

44%

No No

56%

Yes

44%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No