Transportation News
Want to learn more about the City plans for connecting Empire Blvd. to NE 27th Street south? A current proposal is to widen NE 27th Street to five lanes right through the heart of our neighborhood, thus threatening the walkability and livability of the area. https://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-set-to-link-empire-avenue-27th-street-in-2020/1065927196 Plan to attend the MVNA Annual Meeting on May 13th where we will be talking about this issue and planning what actions to take to address it.
Results of the MVNA Online Survey about traffic safety issues conducted in December 2018.
These traffic closures directly affect our neighborhood:
For the Week of April 22 – 26
For the Week of April 22 – 26
- Eight Street between Greenwood Avenue and Butler Market Road for tree trimming, rolling, single lane closures with flaggers, 4/23/19 - 4/26/19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Greenwood Avenue between Hill Street and Third Street for railroad bridge improvements, westbound lane closures with detour, 4/1/19 - 5/17/19, Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- See here for the complete City of Bend Traffic report for the week of April 22-26th.
The City has released its Street Preservation Plan for 2019. Click here for map.
The Empire Corridor Improvements Project continues!
Empire & NE Purcell Roundabout Construction Will Continue Through Mid-August
* Please be especially careful driving through the construction zone during school hours.
* Detour around the intersection of Empire and Purcell is expected to be in place Monday,
June 17, 2019 for approximately 8 weeks.
* The City of Bend has launched a new interactive, online map at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic
that will be regularly updated to show the current and upcoming projects that may affect travelers.
This map will show lane or road closures on arterials and collectors and full closures on
residential streets. To use the interactive map, click and drag the map to move it, or use the
+ or - buttons to zoom. For more information about a specific, highlighted project on the map, click
it and a pop-up window will appear with more information.
For more information: www.bendoregon.gov/empire Linda Swearingen 541-350-6012
Empire & NE Purcell Roundabout Construction Will Continue Through Mid-August
* Please be especially careful driving through the construction zone during school hours.
* Detour around the intersection of Empire and Purcell is expected to be in place Monday,
June 17, 2019 for approximately 8 weeks.
* The City of Bend has launched a new interactive, online map at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic
that will be regularly updated to show the current and upcoming projects that may affect travelers.
This map will show lane or road closures on arterials and collectors and full closures on
residential streets. To use the interactive map, click and drag the map to move it, or use the
+ or - buttons to zoom. For more information about a specific, highlighted project on the map, click
it and a pop-up window will appear with more information.
For more information: www.bendoregon.gov/empire Linda Swearingen 541-350-6012
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. Here are upcoming meetings:
CTAC April 24th 2-5:15 PM, Trinity Episcopal Church 469 NW Wall Street.
CTAC May 22nd 12:30 - 3:30 PM Downtown Library, Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall Street.
CTAC June 11th 1-4 PM Trinity Episcopal Church 469 NW Wall Street.
The City of Bend just released its Phase One Transportation Report which can be reviewed online.
CTAC April 24th 2-5:15 PM, Trinity Episcopal Church 469 NW Wall Street.
CTAC May 22nd 12:30 - 3:30 PM Downtown Library, Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall Street.
CTAC June 11th 1-4 PM Trinity Episcopal Church 469 NW Wall Street.
The City of Bend just released its Phase One Transportation Report which can be reviewed online.
