Navigating roundabouts can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be! Check out this video to learn how to safely and easily drive through roundabouts in the City of Bend.

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Navigating The City of Bend's Roundabouts

Want to learn all about roundabouts in the City of Bend? This video will break down the history of roundabouts and explain why the City has invested in these types of intersections.

Roundabouts: Another Safe Intersection

There are many ways to safely celebrate the 4th of July in Bend.

Celebrate Safely: Freedom Ride

The Bend Police Community Response Team works with community partners to assist people facing mental health-related issues. The team has extensive training in various aspects of mental health and helping people experiencing mental health issues connect with resources within the community.

Bend Police Community Response Team

City Utility employees are working with OSU Cascades and Deschutes County Health Services to test wastewater in Bend that could detect COVID-19 and help develop potential early warning system about outbreaks. Learn more about this innovative work here.   

City, OSU-Cascades and Deschutes County Health Services Partner on wastewater testing for COVID-19

Bend Police are proud to have Spanish speaking staff members to help serve the Spanish speakers in our community. 

February 2020 Latino Community and Bend Police Service

Affordable Housing is a community priority. In 2019, the City made great progress on this issue. 

December 2019 Affordable Housing Year-end wrap up

Winter is coming (allegedly). Our Streets Dept has been getting ready. Here's the Streets Department's plan.

November 2019 Winter Streets Operations

Traffic flow and improving safety for people who drive, ride bikes and walk, are priorities for our community. Here’s what the City is doing about it.

October 2019 Transportation Funding

We are excited to introduce our new Fire Chief, Todd Riley. 

September 2019 New Fire Chief Todd Riley

The City is now working on the final phase of the Empire Corridor Improvements Project that connects Empire Ave. with Butler Market Rd. and 27th St.

August 2019 Empire Avenue Extension

The Neighborhood Street Safety Program (www.bendoregon.gov/streetsafety) is a new program in the Streets & Operations Department for small-scale, local, residential street projects to address pedestrian and bicycle safety, safe routes to school, speeding, intersection control and crossings, and other local street traffic safety related issues. 

August 2019 Neighborhood Street Safety

The Murphy Corridor Improvements Project is a City Council priority that impacts safety, connectivity and mobility in Southeast Bend.

June 2019 Murphy Corridor Improvements Update

Illegal fireworks are hazardous for many reasons, and they can be really traumatic on our furry four-legged friends.

Dogs vs. illegal fireworks.

Before you light the fuse on illegal fireworks ... If your actions result in fires or injuries you can be responsible for steep fines and end up with criminal records. Choose not to light the fuse on illegal fireworks.

Before you light the fuse on illegal fireworks.....

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