VIDEO: Navigating Bend’s protected intersections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Bend has released an informational video helping residents navigate the safety improvements at Wall Street and Olney Avenue near downtown.
The new protected intersection is similar to the one installed at Wilson Avenue and Third Street. Many cities have adopted these types of safety improvements to reduce speeding and improve safety.
Below is the full release from the City of Bend:
The intersection of NW Wall Street and NE Olney Avenue is now open to traffic from three directions. We’ve enjoyed witnessing the celebrations already! The adjacent Awbrey Butte Waterline Improvement Project on NW Portland Avenue project is also complete. The graphic below illustrates key features of the newly retrofit Olney and Wall intersection, highlighting innovative design elements that reduce collisions, improve visibility, and boost awareness and safety for all road users.
If the traffic light is red, cyclists should wait in the bike detection boxes for the signal to detect them. Cyclists can cross the intersection when the traffic light is green. Cyclists should cross in the same direction of travel as vehicles. Vehicles must yield to cyclists and pedestrians before turning right on green. To turn left, cyclists should make a two-stage left turn.
The corner island truck aprons are made to slow down traffic and increase visibility for cyclists and pedestrians. Cars should not drive over the top of the corner island truck aprons.
For more information on using intersections like this, please check out this video.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- Construction Phone Line: 541-322-9919
- Project website: bendoregon.gov/olneypedbike
- Project e-mail: olneypedbike@bendoregon.gov
