Commute Options Blog
Bend Construction Updates
Neff Purcell Intersection Improvement Project The Neff and Purcell intersection near St. Charles Bend hospital is temporarily CLOSED forreconstruction. (See detour map below) The Neff and Purcell Improvements is a multi-phaseproject that will improve connectivity,...
Mlk Day of Service
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day we teamed up with United Way of Central Oregon to be a part of their day of service to our community. We hosted a clean up of Walking School Bus routes- clearing debris, picking up trashed and sweeping cinder off pedestrian and bike...
2022 Year in Review
Commute Options 2022 Year in Review 2022 has been an incredible year - Take a look!Safe Routes To School Walk and Roll to School Day was a huge success this year, tons of families got to experience the joy of walking or rolling to school together. We had 161 students...
Walk and Roll to School Day 2022
Another International Walk and Roll to School day has come and gone, but we still have huge smiles on our faces! This year we had 4 walking school buses, a bike train, rolling recess and over 160 students from 18 different schools logged their trips on our website. We...
Get There Challenge 2022 Recap
The Get There Challenge this year was a huge success! We had 456 participants from Central and Eastern Oregon and 1,825 participants statewide join this year's challenge (420 more than last year)! Thank you to all who participated and help make it happen.We had some...
School Zone Safety Tips
School routes are everywhere, so drive like it!" That means slowing down, staying alert, and generally driving with extra caution in and around schools and neighborhoods bordering them. Tips for safety Drivers should take care in their own neighborhoods, near bus...
Searching for Walking School Bus Leaders
Commute Options is starting new walking school bus routes at schools throughout Bend La Pine School District. We’re looking for paid leaders and volunteers to help get these routes running and your kids walking! A walking school bus is a group of students walking to...
Newport Avenue Bike Racks
Now is the best time to bike to your favorite businesses on Newport Avenue! As part of the Newport Corridor Improvement Project, the City of Bend has installed new bike racks at convenient locations along the corridor making biking to your favorite shops,...
Get There Challenge
Are you ready to get active, save gas money, and win prizes? Join the Get There Challenge, October 3-16 2022! Now in its 10th year, the Get There Challenge is an annual two-week event to help Oregonians drive alone less and use transportation options more....
VANPOOL PROGRAM UPDATE
Four new vanpools were put into circulation in Central Oregon this last week with pilot programs starting at both Brasada Ranch in Powell Butte and Personalized Nutrients in Sisters. These vans will keep money in employees pockets, reduce congestion and less CO2 in...
