Bend Bikeway Update
Greetings!
We are sending this update to provide a look at the work that has been completed, is in progress, or is planned for the near future to create the Bend Bikeway’s connected and protected cross‑town routes. We also invite you to join us on a bike ride to learn more about some of the new pilot‑program traffic diverters that were recently installed.
The Bend Bikeway Project helps improve safety and connectivity for people who bike, walk, and roll to employment, schools, businesses, parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities.
Thank you for your interest in this project.
Bend Bikeway’s Reveal Ride
May 5 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Join a community bike ride highlighting the Bend Bikeway Project improvements in the Old Bend and River West neighborhoods on Tuesday, May 5. Meet at City Hall (710 NW Wall St.) at 5:00 p.m. to receive Bend Bikeway Project information, route maps, and free bike‑safety gear.
The ride will depart from City Hall at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m.
Bend Bikeway’s Reveal Ride Flyer
Project Construction Updates
Neighborhood Greenways
Projects have been completed to build new neighborhood greenways and to improve safety for walking and biking on the City’s system of Neighborhood Greenways. These projects include:
- Quick-build curb extensions with asphalt art and lighting upgrades are coming this spring. (Example image right)
- New Neighborhood Greenways on NW Hartford Avenue, NW Harriman Street and on NE Fifth Street, NE Sixth Street and NE Irving Avenue are currently being constructed.
Bike-activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Bike activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons that automatically detect bikes to activate flashing lights will be installed at Delaware Avenue & Wall Street and Delaware Avenue & Bond Street this spring.
These beacons are installed on crossings where there are two through-lanes in the same directions to mitigate the “double-threat” risk that occurs on multi-lane roads when a driver in one lane stops for a pedestrian, but a driver in an adjacent lane fails to stop.
Median Extension
NE Sixth Street and NE Olney Avenue median extension was completed this winter.
Traffic Diverter Pilot Program
Traffic Diverters have been installed in the Old Bend and River West neighborhoods.
More details and feedback form:
bendoregon.gov/bendbikeway
Shared-Use Paths
Shared use paths adjacent to SE Ninth Street, NE Bear Creek Road, and SE 15th Street are planned for construction this summer.
Protected Bike Lanes
Protected bike lanes along NE Franklin Avenue from NE Fifth Street to NE Eighth Street were completed this winter.
Intersection Improvements
The Butler Market Road and Boyd Acres Road intersection improvements are planned to be constructed with Phase 2 of the Butler Market Key Route Project this fall.
Wayfinding Signs
Installation of wayfinding signs is underway, beginning at the west end of the Bend Bikeway’s east–west route.
Questions or Comments?
Construction Phone Line: 541-323-0754
Project website: bendoregon.gov/bendbikeway
Project email: bendbikewayteam@bendoregon.gov
Project Contact:
Kevin Howard, Project Manager
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