Commute Options Blog
International Walk and Roll to School Day is October 2, 2019
International Walk+Roll to School Day 2019 events will take place on Wednesday, October 2. (Note: this year’s date is earlier in the month to avoid any scheduling conflicts with the Yom Kippur observance) Registration for the October Walk+Roll to School Day event will...
Buses are a solution to Central Oregon traffic
Three's a crowd, eh? We are all feeling the impact of the growing population in Central Oregon. One of the benefits of more people here is that we have better ways to get around. The Ride Bend free shuttle is a perfect example of how more people can get around...
Attend the Oregon Public Transportation Conference in Seaside October 27-30, 2019
Highlights…. Key note speaker Jason Pavluchuck will talk about trip reduction ordinances Transportation Options Group of Oregon Annual Meeting Transportation Options Group of Oregon mixer at Seaside Brewing Sessions have been designed for YOU! Here are some things...
Should we try the scramble on Central Oregon streets?
Typical crosswalks are designed so that vehicles and pedestrians travel together in the same flow of traffic. For instance, when a walk sign is on for pedestrians traveling North-South, vehicles are allowed to travel North-South as well. People walking and vehicles...
Commute Options heads to the Big Apple
ACT’s International Conference is the premier gathering of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals in North America attracting over 550 attendees from across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa and Australia. Attendees include individuals from major...
Tired of Driving Alone? Try Get There Oregon!
Thank you so much for your patience during our switch from Drive Less Connect to Get There Oregon. As you know, technology changes can have their potholes, and we have experienced a little transition turbulence this last month. That being said, your reward will be...
Summer Commute Options at your fingertips!
Free Rides with Ride Bend Ride Bend offers on-demand, app-driven transit service to the public. The free service will be available daily through Labor Day, from noon to 8 pm. Rides can be requested via a mobile app. A call-in number will also be available for...
Ride Bend for FREE, starting July 1
The third season of the free Ride Bend transportation option will launch in Bend on July 1, with a new twist! Instead of waiting at a bus stop, riders can request rides on demand via the new Ride Bend App (or via phone). Within the defined service area (see map), The...
Become an Eco-Hero at Summer Camp in Bend!
What is sustainability and how can I live lighter? Your child can discover the answers to these questions and more while biking, swimming, and exploring our town. Campers will learn about sustainable food, renewable energy, environmental ethics, and how to bike safely...
Commute Option to Munch & Music
We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of Bend's favorite FREE summer concert series Munch & Music, in Drake Park on Thursday nights! Enjoying its 29th anniversary in 2019, the Summit Medical Group Oregon - BMC Munch & Music FREE concerts in Drake Park...
