(Olin on his first day of school. Photo credit: Laurie, Olin’s mom) Every quarter, Commute Options celebrates those in our community who are getting to and from the places they go in innovative ways. So, when we heard about Olin who has been biking to school...
This past Wednesday (November 17th), Commute Options celebrated Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a Park & Walk event at Bear Creek Elementary school. Students and caregivers came to the event, walked to school together, and learned more about Ruby Bridges....
When the pandemic began in March 2020, many of us had to adjust to working from home. For some, the benefits of remote work have turned out to be more than just keeping themselves and their community safe. One such person is Dan Mohr, our Super (tele)Commuter of the...
When walking around the Old Mill or Downtown Bend, you might notice a unique bike riding around. This is the Love Bike, founded by Courtney Van Fossan in partnership with the Base. The Love Bike started as a way to help people experience the beauty of Bend by biking,...
We are changing up how we celebrate those in our community who go above and beyond while commuting! Each quarter, we will award the Super Commuter reward to a person who is biking, walking, carpooling, or getting to and from work or school in an innovative way. Super...
In May, we celebrated the Walk and Roll Challenge. During the challenge, participants bike, walk, skate, and roll to school or work, and log their trips to encourage safe, sustainable ways to get around. Not only does doing this reduce congestion on our streets, lower...
No matter how you commute, we all share the road. By working together, and knowing to look out for other commuters, we can do a lot to make sure we get to our destinations safely! Our friends at the Oregon Department of Transportation recently shared some tips...
Job Title: Project & Administrative Coordinator Rate of Pay: 40 hours/week at $21/hour to start Start Date: May 3, 2020 Benefits: Starting 60 days after hiring – Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, IRA plan with monthly employer contribution – Options for...
Fifty years ago, Oregon led the nation in supporting safe access to biking and walking, enshrined in what was dubbed the “Bike Bill”. Achieving that vision to provide safe routes demands increased investment as the Oregon Department of Transportation calculates it...
It’s been a while since many Oregonians have seen school children walking or rolling through the neighborhood or had to stop behind the flashing red lights of a school bus. With schools around Central Oregon going back to in-person sessions, people driving should...
