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Southern Crossing Transportation Issues Survey Results

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / February 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Southern Crossing Transportation Issues Survey Results

Thanks to the 249 respondents who took our survey! The results will shape what the SCNA Board works on in the coming months. Overall, traffic congestion at Reed Market and Bond was the biggest concern. The ranking of transportation issues, from highest to lowest, was traffic congestion, emergencies (evacuation & first responder access), traffic cutting…

Southern Crossing Transportation Issues Survey

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / January 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Southern Crossing Transportation Issues Survey

The City of Bend has permitted projects that will more than DOUBLE the number of residential units (homes & apartments) in Southern Crossing Neighborhood District. The Board wants to be proactive in addressing transportation issues ahead of the additional traffic. Please complete this brief transportation survey by Tuesday February 3. Several important transportation issues are…

Parks & Rec Seeks Input on New Park in Southern Crossing

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / January 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Parks & Rec Seeks Input on New Park in Southern Crossing

A new neighborhood park is coming to Southern Crossing, and the Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) wants your input on design concepts. Coulter Grove Park will be located on the 3.17 acre property at 20185 Reed Lane. In this round of outreach, BPRD wants to learn what kind of features and amenities folks would…

Aune Safety & Connectivity Project Open House

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / September 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Aune Safety & Connectivity Project Open House

With the coming of expanded development in the Old Mill District, as well as the new Jackstraw housing and future housing in the Timber Yards development, there will be a need for better access for people driving, walking and biking in this part of our neighborhood. The City has recognized how difficult this area is…

Roundabout Construction Schedule Up for a Vote

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / July 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Roundabout Construction Schedule Up for a Vote

We have made a difference! The recent SCNA survey on  the Bond/Reed Market/Brookswood Roundabout triggered a lot of responses and emails to City Council. More than 3/4 of responders asked for improvements as soon as possible. The City Council will now vote on the project schedule at their August 20 meeting. A big thanks to…