A new bus route serving central Bend will begin running Friday, providing free transportation to locations popular with both locals and tourists.  Click here to read more…

Cascades East Transit is launching a free summer shuttle on June 23 that will serve the greater downtown area through Labor Day. The City is a partner on the project.Ride Bend, a pilot summer shuttle for Bend’s greater downtown area, rolls out June 23 through Labor Day. The goal of the route is to provide…

The City of Bend Charter establishes the governmental structure and procedures for the city. On June 21, 2017, the Council adopted a resolution to establish a committee to consider and recommend Charter amendments to the voters by May 2018. The Committee is established to complete the following: Develop a recommendation on charter language changes for placing…

The kick-off meeting for the Bend 2030 Civic Equity Project was held Monday night at the First Presbyterian Church (Heritage Hall). It was a great turnout!  Check out our Facebook Page to see more photos!

Downtown Bend is a vibrant commercial and residential area. People visit downtown Bend to experience an environment that is unique, active and diverse. A well-managed parking system helps make it safe, easy and convenient.  Over the past year, the Downtown Stakeholder Advisory Committee, with help from other community members, has discussed strategies for parking management.…