Transportation News

The Empire Corridor Improvements Project has Begun!

In anticipation of high traffic volumes, modifications were made at the intersection of Brinson and 18th Street prior to the closure of Empire Avenue on September 11th.  This intersection will continue to be monitored to determine if further changes are required. 
  • Please use different routes when possible. Especially, during peak travel hours.
  • Adjustments to signal timing on Butler Market are being evaluated at this time. 
  • Thank you for your continued patience during this important construction project.

For more information visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire 

Questions or Concerns:  Linda Swearingen can be reached at 541-350-6012 or call the Project Hotline at 541-200-6939

Empire Avenue is set to reopen in December.
Results of Transportation Survey from May 7th General Meeting
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​Empire Corridor Improvement Project 
Check out the link above to see what the City has approved for the connection between Empire Blvd. and 27th Avenue. 

City Wide Transportation Advisory Committee

The Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee is charged with providing recommendations related to updates of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The committee will also provide policy recommendations to the City Council on a variety of transportation-related policies and funding strategies to support the Council Goal for transportation: “Move people and products around Bend efficiently, safety and reliably.” The next CTAC meeting is scheduled for:
Where: Bend Municipal Court, 555 NE 15th Street, Bend OR 97701
When: November 13 & 14, 2018
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day​

All meetings are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment.
​More information on the latest regarding the committee can be found on the city website here.