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Empire Corridor Improvements – Weekly Update September 9, 2021

By Mike Whitter | September 10, 2021

Back to School Means Sharing the Road with School-age Pedestrians and Bicyclists

  • Please obey speed laws in school zones.
  • Watch for both pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Allow for extra driving time immediately before and after school.
  • Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn.

  Due to a COVID outbreak, the

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Bend and Deschutes County Transportation Safety Survey

By Mike Whitter | September 9, 2021
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Here’s the problem: 31 people died in Deschutes County traffic crashes last year, despite a significant drop-off in traffic volumes. That was the most fatalities in more than 10 years. Especially at risk are young drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Statistics show the risk of fatalities could be reduced by more than two-thirds if drivers do these four things:

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City of Bend – Police Department Update 9-08-2021

By Mike Whitter | September 8, 2021

BEND POLICE OFFER BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY REMINDERS

News Release from Bend Police Dept.
September 8th, 2021 

School is back in session!  The Bend Police Department wants to remind our community that kids are back in school today for the start of the 2021/2022 school year.

With school in session, the school zones are back in effect during Monday through Friday . 

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