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Berm Burden

City of Bend invests in more staff and equipment to stay ahead of snow removal

The first major storm of the season hit Tuesday, leaving many people with ice-encrusted snow berms blocking their driveways the day before Thanksgiving. But a new pilot project may make “the berm burden” a thing of the pastโ€”at least on major arteries in Bend, said Streets and Operations Director David Abbas. This is just one […]

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Are Studded Tires Really Necessary?

With winter ahead, we examine whether cutting corners will lead to skidding out

Les Schwab says, “Winter tires are important for safe driving if you live somewhere that gets snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain and temperatures of 40 degrees or colder.” Bridgestone Tire informs, “The best way to be prepared for unpredictable winter roads is to install winter tires (also known as snow tires) on your vehicle.” […]

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Wasted in Bend: Automobiles

An exhaustive look at emissions and solid waste from cars

Transportation is on the mind of many Bendites this fall, as the City of Bend works through a new 20-year Transportation System Plan to keep people moving safely and efficiently over roads, bus routes and pathways. An estimated 40,000 people have moved to Bend since the previous plan was written, and most brought cars with […]

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