Would you support closing Minnesota Ave. to vehicles?

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1032 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

6 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.

Gabe West

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 know anyone who's struggling to find housing?

Asked by KTVZ

191 Votes

Do you know anyone who's struggling to find housing?

66%

Yes, I do! Yes, I do!

34%

No, I don't. No, I don't.

66%

Yes, I do!

I do know people that are struggling to find housing. Rent continues to go up and it's hard to find a good place at a decent price.

I do know people that are struggling to find housing. Rent continues to go up and it's hard to find a good place at a decent price. Show Less

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34%

No, I don't.

I don't know anyone struggling to find housing.

I don't know anyone struggling to find housing. Show Less

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Asked by KTVZ

309 Votes

Do you celebrate Halloween?

46%

Yes, I go all out! Yes, I go all out!

54%

No, I don't celebrate! No, I don't celebrate!

46%

Yes, I go all out!

I decorate my house, I take my kids trick or treating and I try to find the perfect costumes. It's my favorite holiday.

I decorate my house, I take my kids trick or treating and I try to find the perfect costumes. It's my favorite holiday. Show Less

0 Comments

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54%

No, I don't celebrate!

I don't do anything for Halloween.

I don't do anything for Halloween. Show Less

2 Comments

Rick Allen

Not only do I NOT celebrate it I deplore it! So much dark and demonic activity. it is a reason for mayhem and mischief, ransacking school buses, throwing eggs, smashed up pumpkins in the road, teaching children to beg for candy, evil people putting razor blades in apples and chocolate or poison!