• Hawthorne Overcrossing

    Hawthorne Overcrossing

    Online Open House

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  • Welcome to the Hawthorne Overcrossing online open house, open through July 17.

    On the following pages, you can:

    • Learn about the Hawthorne Overcrossing project.
    • Learn about the other Midtown Crossings Projects.
    • Share your preferences for the Hawthorne Overcrossing and Parkway safety considerations.

  • Renderings of the four bridge design alternatives

  • To record your responses, be sure to click or tap the “Submit” button at the end.

  • Midtown Crossings Project

  • Overview

    This project will improve four essential routes in the Core Area: Franklin Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue and Second Street.

    This project will:

    • Improve east-west travel for everyone between Downtown and the Central District.
    • Increase connectivity and improve safety for all users, including biking, driving, walking and rolling.
    • Encourage private development in the Core Area, where much of Bend’s future housing and employment growth will be built.

    In 2020, the community identified the need for this project during planning for the future of Bend’s Transportation System and the Core Area.

  • Project area map showing the future improvements of Franklin Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, and Second Street

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  • City Goals and Priorities

    Improving the transportation system by focusing on safety is a City Council goal. Creating safer connections between neighborhoods, places of work, schools, parks and businesses for people who ride bikes, walk or roll is a City priority. The City is designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the community, including the Midtown Crossings Project which will connect the Central District to Downtown Bend.

  • Funding

    The Midtown Crossings Project is funded by the Transportation GO Bond approved by voters in 2020. It also gets funding through:

    • The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
    • The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) Program
    • The Core Area Tax Increment Finance Construction Fund
    • 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program funds

  • Project Timeline

  • Project timeline graphic demonstrating that there will be a public meeting in April, June, July, and September in 2024. The Greenwood corridor and undercrossing design and construction will extend from February to August 2024 with an evaluation period through August 2025. The second street improvements design through construction will last from January 2024 to April 2025. The Hawthorne overcrossing concept development will have a preferred option selected by August 2024. The Franklin Corridor and undercrossing alternative analysis will go from February to September 2024 with a design period starting in October 2024 and lasting until March 2025.

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  • Midtown Crossings Project Updates

  • Learn about the three other Midtown Connections and Streetscaping Projects.

  • Franklin Avenue Safety Improvements

    This project will make walking, biking and rolling safer and more convenient on Franklin Avenue between Harriman and Fifth Street.

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    This project will:

    • Determine a preferred alternative and move forward with design and construction.
    • Make water improvements below street level.
    • Improve the pedestrian undercrossing.

    Final design expected near the end of this year and construction anticipated in 2025.

  • Greenwood Avenue Corridor and Undercrossing Improvements

    To improve vehicular safety and create safer spaces for biking and crossing on Greenwood between Wall Street and Second Avenue we are changing the layout of this road. 

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    This project will:

    • Make travel safer and more accessible for all users.
    • Better connect Bend’s west side, downtown and core area.
    • Decrease traffic related accidents on Greenwood Avenue.

    We will implement quick-build improvements late this summer, then collect usage data and public input for one year to determine next steps.

  • Second Street Streetscaping

    Second Street is a key connection between Greenwood and Franklin. This is a project to modernize and upgrade the street from design to construction.

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    This project will:

    • Build wider sidewalks and curb extensions for a pedestrian oriented district.

    • Add parking on both sides to support building with no setback and no onsite parking.

    • Allow for future conversions of space (ie. parklets or one-way travel).

    • Replace aging water distribution pipes.

    Final design and construction anticipated to begin summer 2024.

  • Hawthorne Overcrossing

  • Why We Are Doing This

    The Hawthorne Overcrossing will connect Hawthorne Avenue over the railroad and Bend Parkway (U.S. 97) for biking and walking, creating a calmer, safer route for the Bend Central District. The project is in the early design phase.

    The new east-west route on Hawthorne will:

    • Provide a safer and more visible route for biking and walking than the current undercrossings of Franklin and Greenwood.
    • Offer a wide path to allow separation of bikes and people walking, reducing potential conflicts.
    • Be a connection between downtown, the Central Core, and many popular destinations, as well as transit and mobility hubs.
    • Support active transportation (which is more affordable and has better health outcomes than motorized options).
    • Support future urban housing and employment needs.
    • Allow the NE Third Street commercial strip and nearby industrial area to become a mixed-use area where people can live, work and play.
    • Encourage financial and cultural investments toward a more sustainable, healthy, people-forward city.

  • How We Got Here

    This project began as a vision for a bridge over the parkway and Hawthorne was selected as the best location. In 2022 community preference included a bridge overcrossing with straight approach ramps.

  • Benefits of a bridge with straight approach ramps:

    • Best reflects community needs and goals.
    • Is slightly more feasible and lower cost than other options.
    • With no angles or corners, visibility, safety and mobility are significantly better.
    • Provides a clear, direct route for walking and biking.
    • Provide a more equitable crossing for ADA users, due to occasional closures for elevator maintenance and occasional power outages.
    • Will include landings within the ramps to give people space to rest on the uphill and slow on the downhill.

  • Aerial image of Hawthorne

  • Illustration of timeline demonstrating that July 10, 2024 there will be a community meeting to review the bridge type options and provide feedback. Late summer 2024 the preferred bridge type will be selected. 2025-2026 will be the design phase and 2026-2027 will be the construction phase.

  • Next Steps

    Now we need to determine:

    • Bridge structure type.
    • Bike and pedestrian safety and connectivity to low stress network at Second and Harriman Street.
    • Safety and mobility improvements at intersections near bridge landings.

    With this information, ODOT will begin the final design and construction of the new bridge beginning this fall, with expected completion in 2027.

  • Funding

    The City was recently awarded $20 million from the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant program and $5 million through state House Bill 5030. These grant awards provide the needed funding to build this bridge in the near future!

  • Illustration showing the expected bridge spanning over the train tracks and Bend Parkway. One side of the bridge will connect near Hill Street and the other near 2nd Street.

  • Hawthorne Overcrossing – Bridge Considerations

  • The following considerations have been reviewed for each bridge type and we want to know what you think is most important. Let us know below.

  • Consideration Rank* Description
    Project Cost $$$$$ Design, construction, and right of way.
    Maintenance
    Low
    Medium
    High
    		 Annual and long-term maintenance needs.
    Aesthetics
    High
    Medium
    Low
    		 Visual appeal from various perspectives.
    Constructability
    Easy
    Moderate
    Difficult
    		 Difficulty to build and temporary impacts to US97, Railroad, etc.
    Land-Use Compatibility
    Good
    Fair
    Poor
    		 Potential to impact bridge’s visual appearance.
    US97 Southbound Access at Hawthorne – oversize vehicle restrictions
    Yes
    No
    		 The structure for this bridge type would limit access to Hawthorne for oversize vehicles.

    *Rankings are relative to the other bridge types

  • Consideration Project Cost
    Rank* $$$$$
    Description Design, construction, and right of way
    Consideration Maintenance
    Rank*
    Low
    Medium
    High
    Description Annual and long-term maintenance needs
    Consideration Aesthetics
    Rank*
    High
    Medium
    Low
    Description Visual appeal from various perspectives
    Consideration Constructability
    Rank*
    Easy
    Moderate
    Difficult
    Description Difficulty to build and temporary impacts to US97, Railroad, etc.
    Consideration Land-Use Compatability
    Rank*
    Good
    Fair
    Poor
    Description Potential to impact bridge’s visual appearance.
    Consideration US97 Southbound Access at Hawthorne - Oversize vehicle restrictions
    Rank*
    Yes
    No
    Description The structure for this bridge type would limit access to Hawthorne for oversize vehicles.

  • Provide your feedback

  • To record your responses, be sure to click or tap the “Submit” button on the last page.

  • Hawthorne Overcrossing

  • At a glance: The 4 bridge type options

    Rendered image of the bridge option 1

    Option 1 - Cable Stayed-Two Towers

    Rendered image of the bridge option 2

    Option 2 - Cable Stayed-One Tower

    Rendered image of the bridge option 3

    Option 3 - Extradosed

    Rendered image of the bridge option 4

    Option 4 - Truss

  • Option 1

    Cable Stayed - Two Towers

  • Rendered image of the bridge option 1 Rendering of bridge option 1 over an aerial image of Hawthorne
    Rendering of people crossing over the new bridge with option 1 styling
    Consideration Option 1
    Project Cost $31M - $38M
    Maintenance High
    Aesthetics High
    Constructability Difficult
    Land-use compatibility Fair
    US97 SB Access at Hawthorne – oversize vehicle restrictions Yes

  • Option 2

    Cable Stayed - One Tower

  • Rendered image of the bridge option 2 Rendered bridge option 2 over an aerial image of Hawthorne
    Rendering of people crossing over the new bridge as option 2
    Consideration Option 2
    Project Cost $29M - $36M
    Maintenance High
    Aesthetics High
    Constructability Difficult
    Land-use compatibility Good
    US97 SB Access at Hawthorne – oversize vehicle restrictions No

  • Option 3

    Extradosed Two Towers

  • Rendered image of the bridge option 3 Rendered bridge option 3 over an aerial image of Hawthorne
    Rendering of people crossing over the new bridge as option 3
    Consideration Option 3
    Project Cost $30M - $42M
    Maintenance Medium
    Aesthetics High
    Constructability Moderate
    Land-use compatibility Fair
    US97 SB Access at Hawthorne – oversize vehicle restrictions Yes

    *Low end cost range assumes concrete approach spans, high end cost range assumes steel approach spans.

  • Option 4

    Truss

  • Rendered image of the bridge option 4 Rendered bridge option 4 over an aerial image of Hawthorne
    Rendering of people crossing over the new bridge as option 4
    Consideration Option 4
    Project Cost $27M - $33M
    Maintenance Low
    Aesthetics Medium
    Constructability Easy
    Land-use compatibility Good
    US97 SB Access at Hawthorne – oversize vehicle restrictions No

  • Provide your feedback

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  • Hawthorne Overcrossing - Parkway Considerations

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    47 total crashes at the Parkway exit intersection between 2018-2022. 81% of crashes were rear-end collisions.

  • Bridge Landing Considerations 

    Based on initial designs, the project team has noted the following challenges to make the bridge landings safe for all people. 

    West side near Hill Street: 

    • Traffic from Bend Parkway (US97).  
      • Southbound entrance to US 97 may need to be closed.
      • Southbound exit from US 97 may need to be closed.
    • Sight distance for all people. 
    • Access to existing properties (south side of street).
    • Safe spaces to wait and to walk for people accessing the overcrossing. 

    East side between First and Second Streets:

    • Approach ramp will eliminate parking on both sides of Hawthorne.

  • Aerial view map showing impacts of the main bridge span construction connecting to the existing roadway system over Bend Parkway US97. The map highlights impacts to the NW Hill St Intersection on the left and NE 2nd St Intersection on the right. Two key points are marked: A for the southbound exit from Bend Parkway US97 and B for the southbound entrance to Bend Parkway US97.

  • Option 1 : Parkway Exit at Hawthorne maintained; Entrance Closed

    Image Aerial view map of the Hawthorne Overcrossing Option 1. Key elements include NW Hawthorne Ave marked with a yellow dashed line, indicating a roadway configuration in development. NW Hill St intersection with NW Hawthorne Ave highlighted. Bridge Alignment, a red shaded area, representing the new bridge alignment extending eastward. Bridge Structure marked area to the right of NW Hill St. Retaining Wall located next to the bridge structure. Landing point at NW Hill St where the bridge touches down. Exit Only, Parkway exit at Hawthorne for passenger vehicles and medium-sized semi-trucks. Sight Lines, pink shaded areas, indicate available sight lines, while areas with required sight line obstructions are marked with red diagonal lines. Driveway Access indicated by green markers. Legend describes available and obstructed sight lines, driveway access, crash data (47 crashes over five years, 81% rear-end collisions), and potential changes (one-way on Hill Street, right turns only, no right turns from Hawthorne Ave). Potential Changes: One-way on Hill Street, Right turns only from Hill Street, No right turns from Hawthorne Ave. Annotations: Obstructed views for people on Hill Street looking east and for westbound vehicles coming off the Parkway. Traffic pattern changes to improve safety.

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  •  The exit will need to be limited to passenger vehicles and medium sized semi-trucks.

    Considerations with this option:

    • Views will be blocked or limited for people traveling on Hill Street, at the Hawthorne intersection.
    • Bridge structure will limit visibility of people who are coming off the bridge.
    • Adds extra movement in an already high crash location.
    • In order to keep access to these private properties, the bridge will need to be as far north as possible.

    Potential changes to traffic with this option:

    • US97 entrance is closed, Hawthorne between Hill and Parkway would become one-way (exiting traffic only).
    • May need to limit turning movements of vehicles at Hill Street.
    • Traffic patterns at Hill Street intersection may need to change. Some possible changes include:
      • One-way on Hill Street.
      • Right turns only from Hill Street.
      • No right turns from Hawthorne.

  • Option 2 : Parkway Exit/Entrance Closed at Hawthorne

    Aerial view map of the Hawthorne Overcrossing Option 2

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  • Closing the exit will require a modification to the Bend Parkway Plan.

    Considerations with this option:

    • Bridge structure will block the view from Hill Street of people who are on the bridge, and coming to the intersection.

    Potential changes to traffic with this option:

    • Hawthorne between Hill Street and the Parkway would be closed except for local access.
    • Moving the Hill Street stop line further into the intersection would help visibility of bridge users.

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