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Would you support closing Minnesota Ave. to vehicles?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,040 Votes

Would you support closing Minnesota Ave. to vehicles?

Yes, it's a good idea!

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No, it disrupts the area!

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Yes, it's a good idea!

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Julie Geveshausen
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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.

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Daniel Rees
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Daniel Rees

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

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John Griswold
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John Griswold

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

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 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.

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Rondo
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Rondo

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

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No, it disrupts the area!

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k san
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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.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

Downtown parking is bad enough

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

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

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Ryan Hamilton
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Ryan Hamilton

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

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Amanda Wallace
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Amanda Wallace

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

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Dave Stalker
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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.

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Hmm, which cities?

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

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

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No

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
662 Votes

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

Yes

6

No

4

Yes

6 Comments
Kristi Murdock
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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.

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robert weber
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
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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.

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Kim Ritchie
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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.

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Ann Thomas
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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.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

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Nic Secor
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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.

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No

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Amanda Jones
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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

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Payton Dixson
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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.

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robert weber
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robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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