What do you think of paying to park on the street in downtown Bend?

Asked by KTVZ

1,284 Votes

What do you think of paying to park on the street in downtown Bend?

26%

Don't mind/that's common Don't mind/that's common

74%

Hate/will avoid Hate/will avoid

26%

Don't mind/that's common

4 Comments

Christena

I don't mind in some designated areas, but it was a surprise when I didn't notice it at first. Oops.

Tim Collins

YES!!!! We need to Pay to Pee TOO!

Rick Allen

I dont go to downtown Bend, I try to avoid congested areas.

Shamra D Wampler

It doesn't surprise me. Oregon is becoming another California day by day. I only go into Bend to see Drs or to go to WinCo. Once I'm done, I leave ASAP. I wish central Oregon would think more about our residents, rather than money.

74%

Hate/will avoid

11 Comments

Jeremy Maestas

This only hurts locals. Charge tourists all you want but don’t penalize locals for supporting our downtown businesses.

Gabe West

Good point

Amanda Wallace

Parking downtown is already difficult. Why make it worse?

Gabe West

Good point

Angel Jin

They should close the streets downtown and make it walking and biking only. T Some towns do this already. We have a parking garage!

j sanders

They stopped charging to park in Bend years ago because no one was going downtown. Is the City of Bend trying to ruin the downtown businesses??

Kevin Crabtree

dont go downtown if i dont have to.

Betty McKittrick

If paying for parking in downtown Bend were to be implemented, then it is time to seriously consider a number of off-area parking with shuttles to downtown provided. Downtown parking revenues should help pay for the costs of the parking shuttles. Time to start thinking outside the box.

Jeff Woods

The argument that parking is at a premium is due to all the spots being taken up by tents and tables from restaurants. Plus this will just exasperate the already crowded parking in surrounding residential areas.

Amanda Henkel

I stop downtown for a quick pick up (15-20 minutes) usually for food. If I have to pay for a quick stop, and not being able to run in without the hassle. While on my already short lunch, I will just go somewhere else.

Kathy

I am already limited by vehicle length, dining with shopping or Tower Theater event takes longer than time allowed and I've been ticketed for both so I avoid downtown anyway. This will just keep more locals away which hurts local business.

Greg Moses

Oregonfornia!!!!

Gabe West

The cost of living is already expensive

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

Asked by KTVZ

425 Votes

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

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

4 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.

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.

32%

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?

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

Asked by KTVZ

29 Votes

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

24%

Yes Yes

76%

No No

24%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

76%

No

1 Comment

Amanda Jones

BV is not a good quality restaurant for the cost. Have never liked them and always like Del Taco.

KTVZ

What do you think of paying to park on the street in downtown Bend?

26% Don't mind/that's common Don't mind/that's common

74% Hate/will avoid Hate/will avoid

26% Don't mind/that's common

74% Hate/will avoid

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

68% Yes Yes

32% No No

68% Yes

32% No

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

24% Yes Yes

76% No No

24% Yes

76% No

26%

Don't mind/that's common Don't mind/that's common

74%

Hate/will avoid Hate/will avoid

26%

Don't mind/that's common

74%

Hate/will avoid

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

32%

No

24%

Yes Yes

76%

No No

24%

Yes

76%

No