Transportation News
Results of the MVNA Online Survey about traffic safety issues conducted in December 2018.
New speed limit changes in our neighborhood are in effect now! NE Penn Avenue / NE Neff Road
-between NE Eight street and NE Eastwood Drive - from 35 mph to 25 mph
NE Neff Road.
-from NE Eastwood Drive to NE Eagle Road - from 35 mph to 30 mph
The new speed limit signs will have orange warning flags on top for a few weeks to call attention to the changes.
-between NE Eight street and NE Eastwood Drive - from 35 mph to 25 mph
NE Neff Road.
-from NE Eastwood Drive to NE Eagle Road - from 35 mph to 30 mph
The new speed limit signs will have orange warning flags on top for a few weeks to call attention to the changes.
The Empire Corridor Improvements Project continues!
The City reopened Empire Avenue between 18th Street and Purcell Boulevard on November 30th.
The next stage of the Empire Corridor Improvements project includes work to the east of Purcell Boulevard. Roundabout construction at Empire Avenue and Purcell Boulevard will continue through winter months if weather allows. Only minor traffic impacts are expected through the winter months. The Empire Corridor Improvements project is a priority project that will improve safety, multi-modal transportation options, access and connectivity for the neighborhood and the traveling public. See the project webpage for more information: www.bendoregon.gov/empire.
For more information: Linda Swearingen 541-350-6012
Recent stories about Empire Corridor Improvements
KBND http://kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-news-feed/411874
KTVZ https://shar.es/aavsKL
The City reopened Empire Avenue between 18th Street and Purcell Boulevard on November 30th.
The next stage of the Empire Corridor Improvements project includes work to the east of Purcell Boulevard. Roundabout construction at Empire Avenue and Purcell Boulevard will continue through winter months if weather allows. Only minor traffic impacts are expected through the winter months. The Empire Corridor Improvements project is a priority project that will improve safety, multi-modal transportation options, access and connectivity for the neighborhood and the traveling public. See the project webpage for more information: www.bendoregon.gov/empire.
For more information: Linda Swearingen 541-350-6012
Recent stories about Empire Corridor Improvements
KBND http://kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-news-feed/411874
KTVZ https://shar.es/aavsKL
Results of Transportation Survey from May 7, 2018 General Meeting
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.” 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.
The City of Bend just released its Phase One Transportation Report which can be reviewed online.
The City of Bend just released its Phase One Transportation Report which can be reviewed online.
