Transportation News
The Neighborhood Streets Safety Program received 362 project applications citywide, with 42 projects submitted from the Mountain View neighborhood. MVNA formed a subcommittee to rank and prioritize these applications. We are now in the process of finalizing our top two projects for submission to the Neighborhood Leadership Alliance for their review and funding recommendations by January 31, 2020. You can view all of the projects submitted citywide here.
The City has released its Street Preservation Plan for 2019. Click here for map.
Empire Extension Update
NE Purcell Bridge Construction Improvements Scheduled to Begin Shortly After NUID Irrigation Water is Shutdown for the Season
Construction Continues on Empire Extension to Butler Market Road
For More information contact: Linda Swearingen/541-350-6012 or lllswear@aol.com
Visit www.bendoregon.gov/Empire
Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors.
NE Purcell bridge crosses the North Unit Canal near Spinnaker Street
NE Purcell Bridge Construction Improvements Scheduled to Begin Shortly After NUID Irrigation Water is Shutdown for the Season
- NUID canal trail to be closed at the NE Purcell bridge once construction begins.
- Construction expected to begin shortly after NUID irrigation water is turned off for the season.
- Construction is scheduled to last until May 2020.
- NE Purcell Blvd. is expected to have complete closures at times during construction.
- Vehicular traffic will be maintained as much as possible.
- No pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the bridge during construction.
- Expect minimal delays.
Construction Continues on Empire Extension to Butler Market Road
- Thornhill Lane cul de sac is expected to be closed for approximately two weeks.
- Rocky Ridge Excavation & Hauling is performing excavation work for Pacific Power & Light along the road alignment.
- Expect minimal delays.
- The Empire Bridge construction is expected to begin shortly after NUID irrigation water is turned off for the season
- Please stay out of construction zone at all times.
- Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors.
For More information contact: Linda Swearingen/541-350-6012 or lllswear@aol.com
Visit www.bendoregon.gov/Empire
Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors.
NE Purcell bridge crosses the North Unit Canal near Spinnaker Street
City Wide Transportation Advisory Committee - Here is the link to the CTAC/City of Bend website
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.” All meetings are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment. Here are upcoming meetings:·
NEXT CTAC MEETING LOCATION/DATE/TIME
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooks Hall, 469 NW Wall Street
When: Tuesday, October 15th
Time: 1 to 4 pm
All meetings are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment.
The City of Bend has released its Phase One Transportation Report which can be reviewed online.
