Should the right-turn Bend Parkway on-ramps be closed for safety?

Asked by KTVZ

413 Votes

Should the right-turn Bend Parkway on-ramps be closed for safety?

46%

Yes, it'll be safer Yes, it'll be safer

54%

No, for access No, for access

46%

Yes, it'll be safer

Taking a true right turn onto the parkway, where traffic is often flowing at about 55 mph, is simply unsafe for the person entering the parkway and trying to get up to speed and... Show More

Taking a true right turn onto the parkway, where traffic is often flowing at about 55 mph, is simply unsafe for the person entering the parkway and trying to get up to speed and for drivers coming up behind them who'll need to break and accommodate new cars. Show Less

4 Comments

Scott Taylor

While I use them, they are poorly designed. We wouldn't be having this discussion if they had been done better in the first place. No one goes the speed limit and unfortunately its not enforced much

Richard Dillard

The biggest problem is that when people enter the parkway they do not speed up[ causing a dangerous situation.

Latterdaysaint

Needs a merging lane

Eric Daly

Should have been done years ago for safety.

54%

No, for access

Even though they're not traditional, these entrances provide extra access to the Parkway from the Old Mill and Downtown Bend, which are tough to get to anyway.

Even though they're not traditional, these entrances provide extra access to the Parkway from the Old Mill and Downtown Bend, which are tough to get to anyway. Show Less

6 Comments

Brad Livsey

2 many design flaws but, the short off/on accesses on the parkway does move an amount of traffic that's beneficial. If not, they'd be directed back to 3rd st and you know what that's like now-a-days!

k san

Access to certain areas is hard enough w/o closing the few accesses there are.

Kevin Scoggin

Add acceleration and decel lanes...problem solved.

Johanna Groza

If people actually drove the speed limit 45mph, it wouldn't be so hazardous. The speed limit needs to be enforced on the parkway.

Jim Van Osdell

The entry on to the Parkway need to be improved... That is where the larger problem lies, especially from the safety perspective

Asked by KTVZ

208 Votes

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

60%

Yes Yes

40%

No No

60%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

40%

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?'

Asked by KTVZ

688 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

Should the right-turn Bend Parkway on-ramps be closed for safety?

46% Yes, it'll be safer Yes, it'll be safer

54% No, for access No, for access

46% Yes, it'll be safer

54% No, for access

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

60% Yes Yes

40% No No

60% Yes

40% 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

46%

Yes, it'll be safer Yes, it'll be safer

54%

No, for access No, for access

46%

Yes, it'll be safer

54%

No, for access

60%

Yes Yes

40%

No No

60%

Yes

40%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No