Which is more important for downtown Bend, a pedestrian promenade or something else?

Asked by KTVZ

941 Votes

Which is more important for downtown Bend, a pedestrian promenade or something else?

24%

The pedestrian promenade is important. The pedestrian promenade is important.

76%

Parking, restrooms or something else. Parking, restrooms or something else.

24%

The pedestrian promenade is important.

I support the idea for a pedestrian promenade. It will provide more areas for people to walk and create community gathering areas.

I support the idea for a pedestrian promenade. It will provide more areas for people to walk and create community gathering areas. Show Less

1 Comment

Jesse Drake

Expanding the pedestrian zone into Minnisota only removes a handful of parking spots downtown. Not enough to make a difference in parking. As well as, it is only a block so customers of those businesses will be fine walking a block (most likely they would have had to park more than a block away.

76%

Parking, restrooms or something else.

I don't think the promenade should be a priority. We need more parking and restrooms accessible to the public.

I don't think the promenade should be a priority. We need more parking and restrooms accessible to the public. Show Less

6 Comments

Robert Northrup

A city I lived most of my life in did what Bend is considering. It destroyed the downtown. Parking went from bad to worse. Panhandlers took it over. Businesses left because the customers left. After decades of decay the last I heard they were considering making it a roadway again.

Latterdaysaint

There is not enough parking downtown to begin with

Kathy Farr

There's not enough parking downtown as it is. Because of that I avoid the area. If these pedestrian things are put in, I'll never go there again. Too big a hassle for the paltry shopping.

k san

Don't close Minnesota Avenue, and don't take away any more parking elsewhere. A Promenade is not needed. The sidewalks provide plenty of walking room in the downtown area.

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

More parking and definitely bathrooms.

Sussie Due

Its the obvious answer

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

102 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

68 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

34%

Yes Yes

66%

No No

34%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

66%

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

Which is more important for downtown Bend, a pedestrian promenade or something else?

24% The pedestrian promenade is important. The pedestrian promenade is important.

76% Parking, restrooms or something else. Parking, restrooms or something else.

24% The pedestrian promenade is important.

76% Parking, restrooms or something else.

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?

34% Yes Yes

66% No No

34% Yes

66% No

24%

The pedestrian promenade is important. The pedestrian promenade is important.

76%

Parking, restrooms or something else. Parking, restrooms or something else.

24%

The pedestrian promenade is important.

76%

Parking, restrooms or something else.

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

34%

Yes Yes

66%

No No

34%

Yes

66%

No