Local NewsA Proposal for Low-Car Districts Sparks Excitement and Concern

A Proposal for Low-Car Districts Sparks Excitement and Concern

A desire for safer pedestrian and bike infrastructure conflicts with concerns around parking and access

Over the last several years, the City of Bend has worked to improve its transportation systems, aiming to provide more ease for pedestrians and bikers moving through town. Its most recent project, prompted by a state rule, will look at implementing low-car districts, or “people streets,” by conducting a case study on Bend’s Core Area and downtown Bend…

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