Bend · issues

Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Bend public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

2 issues (filtered)15 topics

All time Last 30 days Last 6 monthsAll priorities Critical High Medium Low

All topics Roads Development Taxes Budget Public Safety General Water Utilities Business Jobs Zoning Governance Environment Parks Rec Budget

Filtered to Roads

Filtered to High

Filtered to 30d

HighRoads

Eminent domain for Reed Market Bridge Project

The city locked in $32.3 million in federal money to finish design and construction of the Reed Market Bridge over the BNSF railroad tracks — a GO Bond project easing east-west travel.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

HighRoads

Sunday dial-a-ride cut for disabled riders

Cascades East Transit canceled Sunday dial-a-ride in September over budget shortfalls, stranding disabled riders who use it for church and jobs. Joyce Nichols asked the city to fund roughly $2,000 per Sunday to restore it.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026