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Protected Bike Paths Proposed

City leaders propose two bike paths, one running north to south and the other east to west, to the Transportation Oversight Committee
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Momentum for more protected active transportation is building in Bend, with City Councilor Anthony Broadman and Bend Park and Recreation Board Member Ariel Méndez submitting a proposal for the prioritization and augmentation of 17 miles of new bike paths in Bend. The routes would run 7 miles in a north-south corridor and 11 miles east-west, both sharing […]

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The Sporting Life

Three local women working to close gender gaps in sporting communities
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

After living in the flat, humid wasteland that is Florida for three years, I was excited to get on the mountain and try my hand at winter sports upon moving to Bend. My then-boyfriend, a long-time gnar-shredder, was so excited to get me on a board that he took off work to teach me almost […]

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Transportation Bond Heads to the May Ballot

Bendites will vote on the $190 million bond in May
Laurel Brauns

The Bend City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to put a $190 million general obligation transportation bond on the May 19 primary election ballot. The bond, if approved by voters, would pay for improvements to east-west connections, projects to ease traffic congestion and a network of cross-town bike and pedestrian routes. The bond will […]

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We <3 Trails

A look ahead into what’s next for some of our trails in Central Oregon
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Raise your hand if you’ve used one of Central Oregon’s trails. Now keep reading if you plan to use them again. The High Desert is home to a variety of trails for all types of things—biking, walking, running, snowshoeing and more. As the community continues to grow, it’s important that these trails continue to evolve […]

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Look Up and Beyond

Growth and access cost money
The Source Staff

Last week, the Bend City Council initially voted in favor of putting the smaller of two proposed transportation bond packages before voters during the May election, aiming to tackle some of the most pressing and overdue transportation-related problems in Bend. While the Council still has another vote before them before voters would see that bond […]

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Secrets to Winter Cycling

Looking to sneak in a few miles on a bike this season? This is how to do it
Linda English

The Village Idiot. That’s exactly what I thought when I saw someone riding a bike in the winter. But once I learned to pile on the right clothes, check the weather and find the right routes, I was able to sneak in a few extra miles during the winter. Miles that don’t include staring at a computer on […]

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What’s new in Redmond trail riding

In honor of the Redmond Issue, here’s an update on the trails in or near Redmond
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Volunteers from Central Oregon Trail Alliance are the heroes who keep the local trails maintained—and who also build new trails for riders to enjoy. In honor of the Redmond Issue, here’s an update on the trails in or near Redmond, courtesy of Bob Gilbert, COTA’s Redmond chapter representative: “Our current focus is on the new […]

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Get Your Local Road Improvement Ideas Ready

Program targets safety fixes for Bend streets
Hilary Corrigan

Those looking to make changes to roads in their Bend neighborhoods can get their proposals ready. A new city program targets small-scale residential street projects, focusing on pedestrian and bike safety, speeding, intersection crossings and other issues, according to information from the city. The Bend City Council in June had approved an $800,000 two-year budget […]

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