What did you think of the roundabout meters in Bend this week?

Asked by KTVZ

671 Votes

What did you think of the roundabout meters in Bend this week?

19%

Loved it! Loved it!

81%

It won't work! It won't work!

19%

Loved it!

I thought the meters helped ease people through the roundabout, which can be very difficult to navigate, during those peak traffic hours.

I thought the meters helped ease people through the roundabout, which can be very difficult to navigate, during those peak traffic hours. Show Less

1 Comment

Chad Mithoff

Made my commute in the morning much faster

81%

It won't work!

The meters completely defeated the purpose of the roundabout itself, which is based on yielding to other cars, not a signal.

The meters completely defeated the purpose of the roundabout itself, which is based on yielding to other cars, not a signal. Show Less

8 Comments

Heidi Owen

Big brother.

Brad Livsey

Keep in mind!............there is Federal monies to be garnered through ODOT toward the City of Bend initiating and reversing roundabout movement and,...testing on the driving/tax paying public.

Ben Hargis

Other than the city of Bend, who in their right mind believes that slowing traffic improves traffic?

Richard Dillard

really did not seem to help any especially during heavy traffic hours.

Craig Baker

Bend needs more arteries. The city is such a slave to development $ they don’t have a plan for maintenance and development of existing and new traffic routes. Stop sucking the developers di

Jimmy Chapel

The traffic lights weren't even turned on the two nights I took the roundabout home this past week (~5:15 PM). I don't see the point if they aren't going to use them during rush hour.

k san

Unnecessary. Bad, expensive idea that defeats the purpose of roundabouts that are made to keep traffic moving.

Dave Voiles

Bandaid. They will spend big bucks building round a bouts elsewhere that aren't near as critical, with much lower traffic density, while kicking the can down the road on this one.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Asked by KTVZ

54 Votes

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

2 Comments

Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

4%

No

0 Comment

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

1,004 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

21 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

KTVZ

What did you think of the roundabout meters in Bend this week?

19% Loved it! Loved it!

81% It won't work! It won't work!

19% Loved it!

81% It won't work!

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96% Yes Yes

4% No No

96% Yes

4% No

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

19%

Loved it! Loved it!

81%

It won't work! It won't work!

19%

Loved it!

81%

It won't work!

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

4%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO