Mike in Bend

Welcome to Mike in Bend's Blog. Right now I am co-chairing the Citizens for Bend Area Transit - Measure 9-60 on the November ballot. This measure will create a new taxing district, dedicated to transit and serving the Bend UGB and Deschutes River Woods with fixed route and Dial-A-Ride service. It will also provide sustainable funding, costing the average household less than a tank of gas per year, expanding service by two hours in the evening, adding new service to the west side of Bend, creating a new fixed-transit route from the new Les Schwab HQ on the east side of Bend down to Deschutes River Woods.

The new Bend Area Transportation District is good for:
- Our economy by ensuring that we are a competitive city in the global marketplace
- Our environment by providing an alternative to driving and ensuring that we keep Bend and Central Oregon as beautiful and pristine as it is today
- And for each other, a community who cares for those who may not be as blessed as we are are with good health, income or family resources.

I encourage you to vote YES on Measure 9-60. It's the type of community investment that provides an alternative to the automobile, service those who don't drive or choose not to drive and positions Bend to be an active part of a regional transit system, which serves the tri-county area.