The corridor is open for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Please note that work will continue in the right-of-way, including landscaping, striping, and tasks related to private property associated with the project. Additionally, after further coordination and permitting with the BNSF railway, there will be additional work on Wilson Avenue at the railroad, potentially beginning in 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WILSON AVENUE AND THIRD STREET INTERSECTION

• Does a cyclist have to wait for the ‘Walk’ signal?
  No.  A cyclist can cross within the green crosswalk in the same manner as any other vehicle – when there is a green light for their direction of travel.
  
  
• Can I use the bike lane to turn right in my car?
  No.  The curb-protected bike lanes are for bike travel only.
  
  
• Why is the 3rd and Wilson intersection designed like that?
  This intersection was designed to reflect newer design philosophies to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety.  The intersection is based on a ‘protected intersection’ design.  More information can be found here: https://nacto.org/publication/dont-give-up-at-the-intersection/protected-intersections/
  
  
• Can I drive on the concrete medians?
  The concrete medians have two different levels.  The lower level that is closer to the travel lanes are meant to be driven on by large vehicles (buses, trucks, vehicles that are towing).  The upper level is not meant to be driven on and is there to protect cyclists from vehicle strikes.

The Wilson Avenue Corridor is a multi-phase modernization project that will improve safety and east-west connectivity for all users along Wilson Avenue from Second Street to 15th Street. This is 2020 Transportation GO Bond Project - Thank you voters!

Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is the first project of the Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond, approved by voters in 2020. Project benefits include safety improvements for all users of the corridor, improving east-west connectivity and infrastructure modernization.

PROJECT TIMELINE

There are three phases to the Project (please note the schedule is in development stages and subject to change):

• PHASE ONE - COMPLETE: March-Summer 2022 - Roundabout at Ninth Street and Wilson Street. Includes improved pedestrian, accessibility and bike safety features. - COMPLETE
• PHASE TWO - COMPLETE: Summer 2022-Spring 2023 - Roundabout at 15th Street and Wilson Street. Includes modernization of the east side of 9th Street to 15th Street, new sidewalks, and bike lanes.- COMPLETE
• PHASE THREE - COMPLETE: Spring 2023-May 21, 2024 - Modernization of Second Street to Centennial, including intersection improvements, pedestrian crossing, new sidewalks and bike lanes.
• BNSF RAILROAD: BNSF Railroad improvements construction dates will be determined after the permitting process is completed.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION

• BNSF Railroad construction dates are to be determined. This website will be updated when more information becomes available.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

• PHASE 3 INFORMATIONAL MEETING April 26, 2023 - Flyer (Spanish)
• OPEN HOUSE JULY 2021 - West Section 60% Design -July 2021 Open House Flyer
• OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER  2021 - Corridor Design Concept Updates  - December 2021 Flyer (Spanish)
• OPEN HOUSE APRIL 2022 - 15th & Wilson Construction - Open House Flyer

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While you’re here, check out how the Wilson Avenue Corridor fits into the City's transportation planning efforts - because great communities don't happen by chance:

• Take a deep dive into Bend's Transportation System Plan.
• See what other projects are included on the 2020 Transportation GO Bond.
• Stay up to date on progress of GO Bond projects - Transportation Bond Oversight Committee. 

• Find information about coordinated transportation safety efforts in our region - Transportation Safety Action Plan.
  

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