Hawthorne Bridge Connections Project

Connecting gaps in the low-stress biking and walking network

The City of Bend is creating safer, more accessible routes for walking, biking or rolling, referred to as the “low-stress network.”

A study was completed to look at two road segments with gaps between planned or on-going projects:

• Hawthorne Avenue between Third Street and Fifth Street
  To provide a safer, more comfortable route across Third Street to popular east‑side destinations like Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, and access Hawthorne Crossing from the east safety.

• Harriman Street between Greenwood Avenue and Franklin Avenue
  To create a safer, better connection between Greenwood Avenue and Franklin Avenue, access Hawthorne Crossing from the west safety.

This study developed and evaluated options for these segments to help provide better connectivity for people walking and biking on the City’s low-stress network.

Street improvements will make it easier for people to travel around Bend and support future access to the planned Hawthorne Crossing, a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Parkway and Railroad.