Bend Transportation – Community Survey

This short survey is about transportation issues in Bend. The City of Bend is considering making strategic investments to reduce traffic congestion and improve the safety of neighborhood streets. These improvements could require an increase in local taxes or fees. Nothing has been decided yet – there will be many opportunities to engage in community discussions in the coming months. Thank you for taking the time to share your views!

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* 1. How much of a problem do you think traffic congestion is in Bend these days:

Very big problem

Somewhat of a problem

Not much of a problem

Not a problem at all

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* 2. Please rate the effectiveness of the following methods that have been used to reduce traffic congestion and the time it takes to get around Bend on a scale of 1 (not effective) to 7 (very effective).

	(not effective) 1	2	3	4	5	6	(very effective) 7
Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections (not effective) 1	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections 2	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections 3	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections 4	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections 5	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections 6	Realign or extend existing roads to make better connections (very effective) 7
Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow (not effective) 1	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow 2	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow 3	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow 4	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow 5	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow 6	Widen roads and add more lanes to improve traffic flow (very effective) 7
Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow (not effective) 1	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow 2	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow 3	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow 4	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow 5	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow 6	Fix intersection bottlenecks to improve traffic flow (very effective) 7
Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion (not effective) 1	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion 2	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion 3	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion 4	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion 5	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion 6	Build new bike and pedestrian pathways to reduce traffic congestion (very effective) 7
Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow (not effective) 1	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow 2	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow 3	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow 4	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow 5	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow 6	Install or improve roundabouts to improve traffic flow (very effective) 7

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* 3. How much of a problem do you think the safety of neighborhood streets is in Bend these days:

Very big problem

Somewhat of a problem

Not much of a problem

Not a problem at all

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* 4. Please rate the effectiveness of the following methods that have been used to improve the safety of neighborhood streets on a scale of 1 (not effective) to 7 (very effective).

	(not effective) 1	2	3	4	5	6	(very effective) 7
Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school (not effective) 1	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school 2	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school 3	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school 4	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school 5	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school 6	Create safe routes to schools, such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and improving crosswalks in areas where students walk or bike to school (very effective) 7
Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards (not effective) 1	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards 2	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards 3	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards 4	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards 5	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards 6	Install sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to ensure that they meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards (very effective) 7
Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods (not effective) 1	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods 2	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods 3	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods 4	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods 5	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods 6	Reduce congestion on major streets so people don’t cut through neighborhoods (very effective) 7
Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets (not effective) 1	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets 2	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets 3	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets 4	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets 5	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets 6	Add more bike lanes or separated bike routes on existing streets (very effective) 7
Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide (not effective) 1	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide 2	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide 3	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide 4	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide 5	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide 6	Complete off-street biking and walking trails citywide (very effective) 7

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* 5. The following are reasons that some people give to support increasing local taxes or fees. Do you think they are very good, good, poor, or very poor reasons to support increasing funding?

	Very good	Good	Poor	Very poor	Don't know
Traffic congestion in Bend is getting worse. We need to improve our roads now so we don’t waste even more time sitting in our cars	Traffic congestion in Bend is getting worse. We need to improve our roads now so we don’t waste even more time sitting in our cars Very good	Traffic congestion in Bend is getting worse. We need to improve our roads now so we don’t waste even more time sitting in our cars Good	Traffic congestion in Bend is getting worse. We need to improve our roads now so we don’t waste even more time sitting in our cars Poor	Traffic congestion in Bend is getting worse. We need to improve our roads now so we don’t waste even more time sitting in our cars Very poor	Traffic congestion in Bend is getting worse. We need to improve our roads now so we don’t waste even more time sitting in our cars Don't know
Because of traffic congestion on the main roads, cars are cutting through neighborhood side streets. We need to address congestion on these main roads so our neighborhood streets are quiet and safe.	Because of traffic congestion on the main roads, cars are cutting through neighborhood side streets. We need to address congestion on these main roads so our neighborhood streets are quiet and safe. Very good	Because of traffic congestion on the main roads, cars are cutting through neighborhood side streets. We need to address congestion on these main roads so our neighborhood streets are quiet and safe. Good	Because of traffic congestion on the main roads, cars are cutting through neighborhood side streets. We need to address congestion on these main roads so our neighborhood streets are quiet and safe. Poor	Because of traffic congestion on the main roads, cars are cutting through neighborhood side streets. We need to address congestion on these main roads so our neighborhood streets are quiet and safe. Very poor	Because of traffic congestion on the main roads, cars are cutting through neighborhood side streets. We need to address congestion on these main roads so our neighborhood streets are quiet and safe. Don't know
Our local economy depends on businesses moving products and employees getting to work on time. Improving the roads in Bend and reducing traffic congestion is needed for a strong local economy and jobs.	Our local economy depends on businesses moving products and employees getting to work on time. Improving the roads in Bend and reducing traffic congestion is needed for a strong local economy and jobs. Very good	Our local economy depends on businesses moving products and employees getting to work on time. Improving the roads in Bend and reducing traffic congestion is needed for a strong local economy and jobs. Good	Our local economy depends on businesses moving products and employees getting to work on time. Improving the roads in Bend and reducing traffic congestion is needed for a strong local economy and jobs. Poor	Our local economy depends on businesses moving products and employees getting to work on time. Improving the roads in Bend and reducing traffic congestion is needed for a strong local economy and jobs. Very poor	Our local economy depends on businesses moving products and employees getting to work on time. Improving the roads in Bend and reducing traffic congestion is needed for a strong local economy and jobs. Don't know
The local taxes or fees would pay for pedestrian and bike networks to help residents get around town safely.	The local taxes or fees would pay for pedestrian and bike networks to help residents get around town safely. Very good	The local taxes or fees would pay for pedestrian and bike networks to help residents get around town safely. Good	The local taxes or fees would pay for pedestrian and bike networks to help residents get around town safely. Poor	The local taxes or fees would pay for pedestrian and bike networks to help residents get around town safely. Very poor	The local taxes or fees would pay for pedestrian and bike networks to help residents get around town safely. Don't know
The projects would support safe travel for students to and from school.	The projects would support safe travel for students to and from school. Very good	The projects would support safe travel for students to and from school. Good	The projects would support safe travel for students to and from school. Poor	The projects would support safe travel for students to and from school. Very poor	The projects would support safe travel for students to and from school. Don't know
The projects would help Bend prepare for future growth.	The projects would help Bend prepare for future growth. Very good	The projects would help Bend prepare for future growth. Good	The projects would help Bend prepare for future growth. Poor	The projects would help Bend prepare for future growth. Very poor	The projects would help Bend prepare for future growth. Don't know

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