A tour of roundabouts in Bend invited people with disabilities to explore their resources.
Multiple transportation departments in Bend hosted the Walk + Rollabout tour Tuesday of two roundabouts and a protected street crossing.
- Roundabout at Butler Market / Empire Avenue / NE 27th Street
- Roundabout at Empire Avenue and NE 18th Street
- Protected crossing at 6th Street and Greenwood Avenue
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The goal was to explain features meant to help residents with disabilities and to talk with engineers about what more can be done to accommodate pedestrians.
“About a third of Oregonians don’t drive. So when we’re talking about using the road and using sidewalks and other things, we’re really talking about people who may not drive a car at all,” said Kim Curley, Community Engagement Coordinator with the nonprofit Commute Options.
The event was a collaboration of Commute Options, the Central Oregon Coalition for Access, the City of Bend, the Oregon Department of Transportation and Cascades East Transit.
