Transportation News

The Empire Corridor Improvements Project has Begun!
​November 12th-16th 
  • Construction activities over the next week will include:
    • Installing curbs, walkways, and center medians.
    • Permanent road signs.
    • Road base preparation.
  • Please continue to use detours or an alternate route.
  • Empire is still closed to pedestrian traffic. 
Project Overview
  • Roundabout construction at Empire Ave. and Purcell Blvd. will continue through winter months if weather allows.
    For more information contact:  Linda Swearingen at 541-350-6012
         Please visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire for more project information.
Empire Avenue is set to reopen in December.
Results of Transportation Survey from May 7th 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.” 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​

Future CTAC meetings are scheduled for:
  • December 4, 1-5 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church (469 NW Wall Street)
  • December 11, 1-5 pm, Bend Municipal Court (555 SE 15th Street)
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.