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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

There is a huge gap in data here as this only looks at work commutes. It does not look shopping or errands. I work from home but almost exclusively cycle, so I would not be represented in the cycling portion of the data. Often transit is looked at for work only. We need better/more data. Part 1/2

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Stats about Bend in 2024: - 108,408 people - 20.5% work from home (22,276) - 2.3% walk to work (2,521) - 1.4% cycle to work (1,568) - Only 26.2% of work cyclists are women (411) 🚩 Cycling and walking is on a downtrend in Bend. ~2.1% 🚴 & ~2.7%🚶 in 2016. We need safer streets. Source below ⬇

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I am trying to find data on transportation modality and the number of state and federal datasets that don't include walking and cycling is infuriating 😡 They'll distinguish by if someone rode alone or carpooled in a car, but not if they walked or biked.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I count 22 bikes in the space of two car parking spots. I strongly agree here as we have more than enough capacity. We just need to make alternatives to cars the desirable choice

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

When I visited Rome a lot of the sidewalks were like this. It's crazy how a city heralded for its culture and urban design had transformed so much of the city to be a car sewer. The best parts were the historically preserved areas as they were still designed for people.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Creativity and fun in the face of adversity. The people of Bend make it the best place to live. Lots more photos in the thread.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Central Oregon showed up big for the No Kings Protest

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John Heylin @jheylin.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

As a voter, you should ask yourself two important questions about political candidates: - Do they have a concrete policy, or are they simply asking you to "trust me"? - Do they have a proven track record, or are they only reaching out because they want something? bendbulletin.com/2025/10/17/g...

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Guest column: It's time to reform the property tax system

We should reward full-time residents and landlords who rent long-term by giving them property tax discounts, the author writes.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Just got back from a trip to Texas where I lived for 7 years. Some things I miss, but man the entire state is completely swallowed by highways. I used to think they were efficient, but now its sad to see. Like a school a 1 mile from homes but separated by a 4 lane highway making walking impossible.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Today is the start of Week Without Driving. From now through Oct 5, challenge yourself: walk, bike, or ride transit instead of driving. You will learn a lot more about your community and some of the barriers that exist for non-drivers. weekwithoutdriving.org

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Week Without Driving

Sep 29th – Oct 5th, 2025 - An experience created for everyone to learn firsthand about barriers and challenges for nondrivers. Join, support, or become a host.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Great to see the work @davidwelton.bsky.social and @bendyimby.bsky.social have been doing for a while to get more small-scale commercial into neighborhoods be recognized in the Bulletin as a solution to a common criticism for how communities are developed.

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Ariel Méndez @amendez.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

City Council heard from a crossing guard at Bear Creek Elementary that in 2020 he saw an 15 kids on avg walking or biking to school. Today they are up to 75 and talking about needing a bigger bike rack. Every one of those kids arrives more ready to learn. This is what progress looks like!

A path leads to a covered bike rack with students visible in the distance. A grassy area is on the left with trees. A tan building is on the right. A boy walks next to a bike. Cars in a parking lot are visible on the left side.

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Central Oregon YIMBY @bendyimby.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Next meetup: Ian and @jheylin.bsky.social just got back from @yimbytown.bsky.social in New Haven, and are going to lead a discussion about what they learned, who they met and what's happening in other places. Should be really interesting! September 24, 5:30 PM on, Wildwood Bar and Grill

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I also recommend these monthly recaps by City Council that are equally as important and brief. This one featuring everyone's favorite @amendez.bsky.social youtu.be/NAZfZRayvOY

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August 2025 Council Recap

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

These weekly Q&A's with @melaniekebler.bsky.social and @ktvznews.bsky.social are incredibly important. They are short, topical, and always provide new information like the city's housing dashboard that I just learned existed. Video: youtu.be/0NwSLxE5t78 Dashboard: housingdata.bendoregon.gov

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September 11th Ask the Mayor Bend

YouTube video by KTVZ News

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

This is awesome. $1,800 covers 50%+ of the cost of an ebike. The $2,500 Oregon EV credit covers ~0.5% of the cost of a car. EVs are better than gas but promoting human scale design and more financially sensible transportation options are better than cars. Not a government program, but it could be.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

When will Bend get its first tram or streetcar? Here’s when other U.S. cities launched their first electric routes and their then populations: Phoenix - 1893 - 5,500 LA - 1885 - 11,183 Miami - 1920 - 29,571 Houston - 1895 - 35,000 Portland - 1889 - 46,385 Denver - 1886 - 90,000 Bend: 106,926

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Ariel Méndez @amendez.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Why bikes? Why slower speeds? Why not just add lanes everywhere? This is it👇🏻 Bend is 2/3 of the way to a full 12 months without a single fatality on a public roadway. Just two years ago we had 7. Zero is the goal.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Here are the highlights of the current North–South Bend Bikeway. Documenting now for historical context as this list will grow as the project nears completion in 2026. More info: www.bendoregon.gov/services/cit...

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

I rode the proposed North–South Bend Bikeway to assess its current state. These notes focus on existing gaps that planned projects will address before the 2026 completion. Documenting now for historical context. See here for more information on the project www.bendoregon.gov/services/cit...

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

My girlfriend always liked the idea of biking, but never felt safe using it to get around until recently. Thanks to new infrastructure like: • Separated bike lane on 2nd • Dutch-style intersections • Double-line bike lanes the network is getting more accessible to a wider range of people.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Closing just one street to cars transforms downtown - it becomes quieter, safer, and more vibrant. Imagine if the whole core were built for people, not traffic. We should invest in ways to get folks to and fro without needing a car with better transit, safer bike routes, and walkable connections.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Huge improvements to the Olney and Wall St intersection! - Better bike visibility - Bump outs - Protected lanes - Bike box and aware lights Night and day difference for cyclists and pedestrians. The slip lane remains, but even that is handled with care with sidewalk separation and markings.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Great to see Bend-La Pine School District has a full-time Active Transportation Coordinator! Their work supports walking, biking, and rolling to school, giving kids the freedom to get where they need to go without needing a car. This can only be done with safe, efficient pedestrian networks.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The irony - a sign telling drivers to watch for pedestrians was run over.

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Ariel Méndez @amendez.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Oregon is so far off of its transportation safety targets. Total fatalities have increased 90% from 292 in 2013 to 554 in 2022. NINETY PERCENT!!! We must radically prioritize safety by changing the way we fund our transportation system. 🧵

Screenshot reads "Oregon envisions no deaths or life-changing injuries on Oregon's transportation system by 2035."

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Some neighborhoods have it all 🤩

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

My name is Austin Mazzolini and I am excited to announce I am running for the Bend Parks and Recreation District! Bend is changing quickly, and I am committed to help in every way to support the city's sustainable growth. BPRD is in a prime position to contribute to this growth through: 1/6

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Ever wonder what your Parks and Rec tax dollars are going to? It's a lot: - 40+ planned projects in the next 4 years - New first of its kind accessible water ramps for the river - New parks in the west, east, and south - Largest provider of after school child care And a whole lot more!

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

For the same amount of space a street takes, you could have a park or trail for people. I bet the homeowners prefer the park.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Bend showed up big today. Streets packed, voices raised. This town cares, and it's not backing down. #handsoff

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I’m on a mission to bike every single street in Bend. Just finished the Old Farm District - 15% of the city done. Here are some thoughts from the ride 🧵

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Oregon is looking to cut public transit to boost ODOT’s $3B/year road budget. ODOT: $3B/yr → wants $1.8B more Transit: $297M/yr → wants $177M more Public transit delivers more value per dollar. In tough times, we should prioritize transit spend: better for people, the planet, and the wallet.

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Tom Babin @shifter.info · 26/03/2025

The difference between good and bad (re: lazy) neighbourhood greenways can be pretty stark

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

More neighborhood streets should be designed like alleys: narrow, slow, and shared. The tighter space and elevated ingress naturally calm traffic, making it safe for people and cars to coexist without needing sidewalks. You lose some parking, but gain a more human-scale street.

A quiet residential street with a small shared road down the middle. The houses are modern and have driveways straight into the alley/road.

A suburban neighborhood with multiple parked vehicles in driveways, trees, and a red fire hydrant on the sidewalk. A small road intersects the main street, and homes line both sides.

A residential alley surrounded by modern single family homes. The road has a T intersection in it.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Today I learned the Shire is in Bend. That's pretty neat.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

We should build more housing near the places people already want to go. Eagle Landing is a 136-unit apartment complex just a 5-minute walk from a grocery store. That’s smart infill. Building around commercial means we’re building where people already are.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Nothing fixes a bad day like a bike ride

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Hate to see the free fare go, but extended service hours is a win. For historical context, here is the fare rate for 2020. $30/month isn't free, but it is still a lot cheaper than owning a car. Plus all buses have bike racks to make getting around the city a breeze.

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Mayor Melanie Kebler @melaniekebler.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Up to 2k followers all of a sudden so, hi! I love my hometown of Bend and I'm so privileged to be serving as our Mayor. I'm working on: Housing affordability Safe transportation options Smart urban planning Effective public safety Climate action and resiliency Call me a YIMBY, I don't mind 🏘️😎

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This is an awesome use of a fire gate. It's on an arterial road and blocks cut through traffic from bypassing the nearby roundabout. It keeps the neighborhood low speed, allows easy access to firefighters, and acts like a modal filter. Same tool, different implementation.

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Mayor Melanie Kebler @melaniekebler.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Did you know that in January of 2023, Bend was one of the first cities in Oregon to eliminate parking minimums from our code? Go give us your vote at strongesttown.com !

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2025 Strongest Town Contest

Developing a safe, inviting, financially resilient town is hard work. It’s time to recognize the work being done. Nominate your town for the 2025 Strongest Town Contest.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Bend has neighborhood accessible trains. Right now, it's just freight, but hopefully passenger service someday! 🤞

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

These fire gates stop cut-through traffic, which can make sense as cars are dangerous. But why block sidewalks too? Two kids could live 200 ft apart yet have to walk 15 minutes to meet. We should build to connect people and places, not separate them. Public roads should not block pedestrians.

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Biking in Bend @austinmazzolini.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Great to see the city prioritizing safe streets by focusing on pedestrian and biking infrastructure! This is a short read, but is full of exciting plans for the future of Bend. bend.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...

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