By Katy Bryce for Commute Options Around the country, travel demands are changing. An aging population of baby boomers, rising fuel costs, increasing urbanization, increasing traffic congestion, changing consumer preferences, and increased health and environmental...
By Katy Bryce for Commute Options Bend is rapidly becoming a town known for it’s cycling culture—from mountain biking to cycle pubs—and cycling is one of many transportation options that individuals and businesses can participate in. Several Central Oregon businesses...
By Katy Bryce for Commute Options As a business owner or manager, you know you must constantly make decisions to ensure optimal productivity and employee satisfaction to keep your business thriving. Did you know that supporting transportation options for you and your...
OSU Cascades: Creating a Sustainable Transportation Vision for Central Oregon By Katy Bryce for Commute Options Imagine a place that has swarming bugs, constant wind, blowing dirt, and the smell of fish. How does that sound? Probably not like somewhere you want to go...
By Katy Bryce for Commute Options Sunshine, warmer temperatures, and longer days mean that Central Oregonians spend more time outside and this is no different for school students participating in the Walk + Bike Challenge in May. The Walk + Bike Challenge is a...
Photo: Jeff Schuller – Bicycle Resource of Bend In a giant sustainable leap forward for Commute Options’ Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, Ponderosa Elementary has purchased it’s very own bicycle fleet. The fleet, containing 22 bicycles to start,...
