Commute Options

Walking, rolling, and carpooling to events at Hayden Homes Amphitheater and the Old Mill District are some of the BEST ways to beat traffic, skip the parking hassle, and enjoy the beautiful river trail this summer!

The Summer Commute Challenge runs through August 7, and it’s not too late to join. Sign up today and log your trips to the Old Mill or Hayden Homes Amphitheater for a chance to win exciting prizes in our end of challenge drawing! Join today: https://getthere.rideamigos.com/hub/challenges/6a0f358dfc23fb15347ac6b5?tab=info

Help improve walking and biking in Central Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is creating a plan to better connect Bend, Redmond, and Sisters with routes for walking, biking, running, and rolling.

An online open house is now open, giving community members a chance to learn about the project and share ideas on how to improve connections between the three cities.

Your input can help shape the future of active transportation in Central Oregon. Learn more and participate here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9ff0786eee334b519b90942f56f20b31

Skip the car, win prizes: Old Mill District launches summer commute challenge. Learn more and join in the fun!

Walk, bike, carpool or ride the bus to the Old Mill District or Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer and you could win concert tickets, Hydro Flasks and more. The Summer Commute Challenge runs June 1 through Sept. 30.

READ MORE: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/old-mill-district-summer-commute-challenge-prizes/article_97161afa-0dcf-408b-9b51-a576944e5ac8.html

Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to give students free access to local bus routes all summer long.

READ MORE: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/bend-la-pine-students-free-cet-summer-bus-passes-2026/article_03989206-def3-4c69-b5cf-f05aeac3fccd.html

The Summer Commute Challenge is live! The Summer Commute Challenge encourages concert goers and visitors to the Old Mill District to choose greener ways to get around during the busy summer season. Whether you walk, bike, scoot, carpool, or ride the bus, every non-drive-alone trip to a concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater or a visit to the Old Mill District counts toward the challenge.

Using your Get There Connect account, simply log your trips between June 1 and September 30 to be entered to win prizes throughout the summer.

The grand prize winner will receive a $250 Old Mill District gift bundle, including an Old Mill District gift card that can be used toward concert tickets. Plus, monthly prize drawings will give participants chances to win concert tickets, hoodies, t-shirts, Hydro Flasks, and more!

Open positions for the Deschutes County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Apply and get involved!

Interested in helping shape bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Deschutes County?

Deschutes County is looking for volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The committee helps advise on issues related to walking and biking, including road projects, safety, signage and transportation planning across the region.

Current openings include:
• One at-large representative
• One Bend-area representative

Members serve three-year volunteer terms and typically meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

Applications are due by 8 a.m. on May 22. Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest with their application.

Learn more and apply at deschutescounty.gov/volunteer

Some inspiration for the May Walk & Roll Challenge 🤭

It’s officially week 2 of the May Walk & Roll Challenge. Open to everyone across Central and Eastern Oregon, this challenge celebrates the arrival of spring and encourages you to get around by foot, bike, or any active mode for the chance to win prizes. You have until May 17 to log your trips and join the fun!

What an incredible turnout at the Bend Bikeway Reveal! 🚲 We learned all about the new infrastructure designed to make our streets safer, calmer, and more welcoming for people biking and walking.

So great to connect with , , , the team, engineers, community members, and even artists with a vison!

North Star Elementary went all out for Earth Day this year with an incredible Walk & Roll to School celebration! 🌎💚

Students, families, and staff gathered at Harvest Park before walking, biking, and scootering to school together, having a fun, active, and eco-friendly start to the day. Around 160 people joined in, including many parents and family members!

A big thank you to Jerry Huegel for sharing this celebration!