• Greenwood Avenue and Second Street

    Greenwood Avenue and Second Street

    Online Open House #2

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  • Welcome to the Greenwood Avenue and Second Street online open house, open through June 25.

    On the following pages, you can:

    • Learn about this project including duration of construction and the impacts of construction.
    • Learn about the other Midtown Crossings Projects.
    • Share your comments and concerns.

  • Aerial view of Greenwood Avenue

  • 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 Project Updates

    Learn about the other two Midtown Crossings projects.

  • Franklin Avenue - Safety Improvements

    This project will define how to make walking, biking and rolling safer and more convenient on Franklin Avenue between Harriman and Fourth Street.

    It will determine:

    • A preferred alternative to move forward with design and construction
    • Water improvements below street level
    • How to improve the pedestrian undercrossing

    We are expecting to hold an open house early this fall. Final design is anticipated near the end of this year and construction expected in 2025.

  • Hawthorne Overcrossing - Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge

    This project will define how to build a bridge for walking, biking and rolling on Hawthorne Avenue from Harriman Street to Second Street, for safer passage over the parkway and railroad.

    It will:

    • Decide the bridge type 
    • Consider how to connect with other streets  

    Join us on July 10 to help select a bridge type and learn more. Design will take place next year, with construction anticipated to be complete by the end of 2027.

  • Greenwood Avenue - Corridor and Undercrossing Improvements

    Greenwood is part of Bend’s low-stress bike network, to help keep traffic moving and create safer spaces for biking on Greenwood between Wall Street and Second Avenue we are changing the layout of this road.

    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 this summer, and follow-up with permanent improvements next year.

  • 2nd Street - Modernization and Safety Improvements

    Second Street is a key connection between Greenwood and Franklin. This project will design how to modernize and upgrade Second Street.

    It will:

    • Make walking, biking and rolling safer and more convenient.
    • Improve and update street features.
    • Design water management improvements below street level.

    Final design expected fall 2024, construction will be complete by early 2025.

  • Greenwood – Feedback 

  • We heard from over 700 people at the April open houses online and in-person - and feedback was mixed. 

    Overall Public Feedback: 

    The community showed a preferrence for Curbside Bike Lane with Floating Parking Spaces. People shared that it feels safer to have more space between moving vehicles and bikes.

  • Emergency Services, Business + Other Feedback:

    Emergency service providers (fire, ambulance, police) emphasized that Greenwood is a critical emergency services route and shared concerns that vehicles won't be able to pull over far enough with floating parking spaces, which would cause delays in response times. Also, the only ladder truck servicing the westside needs to travel down Greenwood from the station at 15th Street.

    We also heard that snow and road debris/gravel removal would be easier and more effective with curbside parking. 

    Businesses shared that parking is needed and the curbside parking design preserves 4 more parking spaces than a curbside bike lane.

    Some people also shared concerns that the Greenwood road-diet would increase congestion. Transportation modeling shows only a marginal increase in travel times during peak hours.

  • Participants at the April open house gathering around a display board

  • Based on this feedback, the City has decided to install curbside parking with a buffered bike lane.

  • Greenwood – Quick-Build Design

  • After weighing all stakeholder needs and preferences we have decided to move forward with the Design 1: Curbside Parking with a Buffered Bike Lane.

  • Walking and rolling improvements:

    • New painted curb extensions with tubular markers at Harriman, Hill and First Street intersections for better visibility of pedestrians. (see example photo)
    • New safer protected crosswalks with a median island at Harriman.
    • The raised path will continue to be used to walk through the undercrossing.

  • Concept design for the Greenwood Avenue Quick build demonstrating the walking and rolling improvements

    View the full version of the Greenwood Avenue Quick Build Concept (PDF, 1.5 MB).

  • Biking improvements:

    • Buffered bike lane, reinforced at key locations with duracurbs and tubular markers (north side of street only).
    • Connection to existing bike lane on Newport Avenue.
    • Enhanced bicycle and pedestrian crossings at Harriman Street: (see diagram above)
      • Bike cut-throughs.
      • Green bike boxes for turning left off of Greenwood and at bus stops.
      • Limit vehicle turns to the right only.
    • Protected bike facility under US 97 and the BNSF railroad bridge.
      • Striped with paint throughout.
      • Tubular markers and duracurb at beginning and ends of undercrossing.

  • Example of a duracurb with tubular markers

    Example of a duracurb with tubular markers.

  • New painted curb extensions with tubular markers at Harriman

    Example of painted curb extensions with tubular markers.

  • Vehicle Travel Improvements: 

    • Three lanes of travel (one eastbound, one westbound, one left turn-lane) from NW Wall Street to NE 3rd Street.
      • Models show that travel times will increase marginally during peak traffic periods, however this change is shown to reduce crashes by 19-47%.
    • Dedicated left-turn lanes at Wall, Hill, and First Streets, with an eastbound only left turn lane at Bond Street, to help keep through traffic moving.
    • 35 parking spaces kept, primarily on the south side of the street (47% reduction).
      • New ADA spaces will be created to increase access for people with limited mobility.
      • The new crosswalks will make it easier to walk to parking just off of Greenwood.
      • The new parking spaces will also be more clearly marked, and easier to access.

    Icon showing the road diet demonstration

    Note: The Second Street intersection will have additional improvements made when the ODOT project is completed for that street.

  • Greenwood Avenue – What to Expect During Construction

  • Quick-Build Construction 

    To minimize traffic impacts, installation will be completed in phases starting at Second Street, working west toward Wall Street and is expected to take approximately 4 weeks.

    Road and lane closures will change with different phases of construction: 

    • Day work: At least one travel lane will be open whenever possible.
    • Access to businesses will be maintained.
    • Night work: Full closures may be considered and will be coordinated to not impact any events, plays, or concerts.
    • During some phases a flagger will be in place to allow only one lane of traffic to pass at a time.
    • Some side streets will be made one-way and others will have detours in place to access Greenwood.
    • Two full 24-hour closures and some night closures of Greenwood Avenue will be required during construction. Sign up at the end of this survey to receive project and road closure updates. 
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    Quick-Build Evaluation and Final Build

    The quick-build improvements will be kept in place for one year while we evaluate the impacts and effectiveness.

    Evaluation will include monitoring:

    • Traffic counts (vehicles, bikes and people walking)
    • Travel times (gathered quarterly) for Greenwood, Olney and Franklin
    • Speeds 
    • Crash data 

    This data will be compared to the prior counts of the same information.

    We will also want to know how these changes work for you! Look for a QR code along the route and in your email to leave feedback. Or you can always visit the project website to contact us directly.

    After the evaluation period, we will make adjustments and construct more permanent treatments.

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    Between 2018 and 2022, there were 52 crashes along this stretch of Greenwood Avenue, 30 of those had injuries. 52% were turning movement crashes. A left-turn lane on Greenwood Avenue will decrease these types of crashes and make travel safer and more accessible.

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

  • Second Street 

  • Overview

    This project will modernize and upgrade Second Street from Franklin Avenue to Greenwood Avenue.

    The improved Second Street will:

    • Beautify the heart of Bend’s Central District.
    • Help build an active, vibrant neighborhood, where people can live, work and play.
    • Make walking, biking and rolling safer and more convenient, including connections to Bend’s planned low-stress bike network on Hawthorne, Franklin and Olney.
    • Make getting around safer and less stressful for everyone.

  • City Planning

    The project will support the goals and policies established in recent planning efforts which strive to create a more livable, thriving business district with affordable housing:

    • Comprehensive Plan update (2016)
    • Core Area Urban Renewal plan (2020)
    • Bend Urban Renewal Agency’s priority setting (2020)
    • City’s Urban Design Framework (2020)
    • Core Area Advisory Board’s recommendations (2020)

  • Funding

    Funding for this project is from tax increment financing (TIF) revenue generated in the Core Area.

    • TIF funding is for transportation, streetscape, and utility infrastructure only within the same area that generated the revenue.
    • One goal of TIF funding is to spur further development from the private sector.
    • You can learn more at the City’s Urban Renewal/TIF webpage.

  • Illustration showing the cross section design for the new Second street. The sidewalks will extend about 8 feet with a 4 foot planter between the sidewalk and the planned 36 foot wide street.

    Cross section design for the new Second Street. 

    Modernization and Streetscaping

    Streetscaping typically includes making improvements to make a corridor safer and more pleasant to be on.

    This project will include:

    • Improved lighting and landscaping, including street trees.
    • Traffic calming as part of the low stress network.
      • Speed tables (long flat speed bumps).
    • Connection to the future bridge by bike.
    • On-street parking.
    • New catch basins and dry wells for improved stormwater management and treatment.

    The project will add these safety improvements for biking and walking:

    • Wider and complete sidewalks — for better walking connectivity and potential future sidewalk cafes. 
    • “Sharrow” markings in the motor-vehicle lanes.
    • Curb extensions and ADA ramps at all intersections — for safer, more visible crossings and reducing vehicle speeds.

    The streetscaping improvements will begin when waterline work is completed and should take 4-5 months to complete.

  • Concept illustration demonstrating the second street streetscape improvements.

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    View the full version of the Second Street Improvements Conceptual Streetscape Plan (PDF, 5.6 MB).

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  • Waterline Work

    Below street level, this project will also replace the water main which is at the end of its service life.

    • The waterline work is essential to replace cast iron pipes from the 1950-70s and prevent pipe ruptures.
    • The new pipes will also support Bend’s future growth in the Core Area.
    • Work will be done with open trench construction, meaning there will be a hole/trench cut in the ground, one block at a time.
    • Most work will be on the east side of Second Street, with the west side of the street open for local traffic access.
    • To upgrade water mainlines and private property connections on some side streets, we will also need to use open trenches in these locations.

  • Map displaying the waterline work with open trench locations along second street.

    Waterline work with open trench locations (Click the image to enlarge in a new tab).

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    Construction Impacts & Timeline

    Construction on the water lines will last approximately two months and will begin on the northern portion, at Greenwood Avenue and continue towards Franklin Avenue. Traffic control will include a variety of different scenarios.

    • At times traffic will be detoured to First or Third Streets, at other times it will be open to one way travel only or be controlled by flaggers.
      • Detour signs and flaggers will be present to direct traffic when needed.
    • All driveways will be accessible from at least one direction.
      • Business access signs will be posted.
    • It is anticipated that work will be completed one block at a time to reduce impacts.
    • Some hammering and excavator noises can be expected during regular working hours.
    • Night work is not planned at this time but may be necessary for water tie ins.

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

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