Aune Safety and Connectivity Project Open House

Aune Safety and Connectivity Project Design Open House & Survey 

Community members are invited to an open house, in person or online, to explore proposed safety and connectivity improvements at the southern end of Bend’s Core Area. The project area has seen more traffic and new development, and users have reported it is still hard to travel east to west—whether you’re driving, walking, or biking.   

We are exploring different ways to improve several intersections and streets from the Aune Street undercrossing of the Bend Parkway to and along 3rd Street up to Burnside Avenue. If approved, these upgrades will: 

  • Reduce vehicle conflict points 

  • Enhance accessibility for all users of the existing Aune Street undercrossing to support east-west connectivity  

  • Improve key routes for cyclists and pedestrians 

By implementing complete street connections and safety improvements, the project will make driving safer, walking and biking more comfortable, and strengthen connections between the Old Mill District and east Bend. 

Open House Details

When: Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025, 4-6 p.m.  

Where: Campfire Hotel, Outpost meeting space, 721 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701   

Can’t make it in person? An online open house will be available from Sept 10 – Sept 24 at bendoregon.gov/aune

Questions or Comments

If you have any questions about this project, feel free to reach out to Garrett Sabourin at 541-323-8591 or gsabourin@bendoregon.gov

Learn more about this project at bendoregon.gov/aune. 

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