Would you support closing Minnesota Ave. to vehicles?

Asked by KTVZ

1,040 Votes

Would you support closing Minnesota Ave. to vehicles?

36%

Yes, it's a good idea! Yes, it's a good idea!

64%

No, it disrupts the area! No, it disrupts the area!

36%

Yes, it's a good idea!

I think it's a good idea because it will allow us to walk in the middle of the street without worrying about traffic. It will allow more space for dining and even events can be ... Show More

I think it's a good idea because it will allow us to walk in the middle of the street without worrying about traffic. It will allow more space for dining and even events can be held there. Show Less

5 Comments

Julie Geveshausen

I think that it would benefit the businesses, especially restaurants, on Minnesota. I would personally love to walk anywhere downtown without worrying about distracted drivers.

Daniel Rees

Would be great to have a city that is designed more for people and less cars.

John Griswold

Beautification, a place to sit and relax while my wife shops and potentially more outdoor dining!

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

This is a GREAT idea! Its a start, eventually Wall and Bond between Oregon and Franklin should be traffic free also except between Midnight and 10 AM for deliveries only! To do that the downtown parking garage should be expanded to 4 levels or another parking garage needs to be build.

Rondo

Use paint on the deck to 'extend' the Breezeway!

64%

No, it disrupts the area!

I don't think this is a good idea at all. It will stall the flow and movement of the area. It's going to change downtown Bend drastically.

I don't think this is a good idea at all. It will stall the flow and movement of the area. It's going to change downtown Bend drastically. Show Less

6 Comments

k san

Why Bend doesn't think about creating some rooftop restaurants? I lived in DC for 15 yrs, and there are many. You're up high, away from traffic noise, under the stars. It's a really great idea. Doing this atop a few buildings here would negate the need for using sidewalks for outdoor dining.

Latterdaysaint

Downtown parking is bad enough

Sussie Due

Downtown parking is bad enough as it is without taking away more parking spaces.

Ryan Hamilton

And the lost spots will be moved to where? How are you going to keep homeless encampments from taking over the area?

Amanda Wallace

Please stop trying to remove parking spots in downtown. Not everyone can walk very far due to medical issues.

Dave Stalker

Look at other cities that have tried this and found out it does not work. Downtown business districts need traffic flow. Pedestrian malls disrupt the flow, hurt business and in many cases are converted back to streets for vehicles. There are examples all over the country.

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Hmm, which cities?

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

Asked by KTVZ

126 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

74 Votes

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

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

65%

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

Would you support closing Minnesota Ave. to vehicles?

36% Yes, it's a good idea! Yes, it's a good idea!

64% No, it disrupts the area! No, it disrupts the area!

36% Yes, it's a good idea!

64% No, it disrupts the area!

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?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

36%

Yes, it's a good idea! Yes, it's a good idea!

64%

No, it disrupts the area! No, it disrupts the area!

36%

Yes, it's a good idea!

64%

No, it disrupts the area!

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No