Road work continues on Bend’s east side as part of an effort to give drivers more options to cross the city and to help walkers and cyclists get around more safely and easily. The City of Bend started a portion of its Murphy Corridor Improvements Project last week. The total project, costing about $32 million, […]
Sidewalks
Get Your Local Road Improvement Ideas Ready
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 […]
The Mean Streets of Winter
The end of winter came in like a lion, covering Bend with record snowfall in February. Even though the snow’s largely stopped falling and the temperatures are rising, plenty of reminders from the storm remain on roadways and sidewalks. That’s left many wondering about the protocolsโif anyโcity officials follow for snow removal. Some might wonder, […]
Sidewalk Talk
Foray to the Fitness Center A perilous journey in Midtown By Nicole Vulcan The joys of navigating Bend as a pedestrian start as soon as I set foot off my driveway. There’s no sidewalk on this portion of NE 6th Avenue in Midtownโeven though we keep hearing about how this street will be a Neighborhood […]

