Citywide Accessibility Improvement Projects

Design, construction, or repair of curb ramps and sidewalks, including those identified through the City’s Barrier Removal Request process.

Two men, one using a wheelchair and walking a small dog the other using a service animal, walking in crosswalk.

Project Status

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Through the help of dedicated volunteers on the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (COBAAC) and the Central Oregon Coalition for Access (COCA), key corridors and neighborhoods across the city have been prioritized for accessibility improvements.

Recent Projects

project area on Brookswood from Princeton Loop to Gorge View

Project Scope

Sidewalk and curb ramps will be constructed in along Hollygrape Street between Princeton Loop and Gorge View Street, an area where they have long been missing. Preliminary design is complete and construction will be scheduled in two phases with estimated completion within the next year. The preliminary design is available below. Improvements include the following:

  • 4 curb ramps
  • 445 feet of sidewalk
  • 2 concrete driveways

Existing Conditions

North side of Hollygrape Street between Princeton Loop and Gorge View Street – dirt path next to roadway

Photo above shows a dirt path where people walk today on the north side of Hollygrape Street between Princeton Loop and Gorge View Street. New sidewalk is proposed in this area.

Photo below shows a dirt path where people walk today on the south side of Hollygrape Street between Princeton Loop and Gorge View Street. New sidewalk is proposed in this area.

South side of Hollygrape Street between Princeton Loop and Gorge View Street – dirt path next to roadway

Completed Projects

NE Division Street project limits - Thurston to Riverview Park

Project Scope

Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements along NE Division Street, between NE Thurston Ave. and NE Yale Ave.

  • 38 curb ramps
  • 900 feet of sidewalk
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 2

Division Street Photo 1 Before - long stretch of roadway with no sidewalk, just dirt path.
Above: Photo shows inaccessible dirt path along east side of NE Division Street south of NE Vail Avenue that was used by people walking prior to project’s construction.

Division Street Photo 1 After – newly constructed curb ramps and long stretch of sidewalk.
Above: Photo shows newly constructed curb ramps and sidewalk along east side of NE Division Street south of NE Vail Avenue.

Division Street Photo 2 Before – intersection corner with no curb ramps, no sidewalk, and blocked by signs and utility pole.
Above: Photo shows missing sidewalk, street signs, and utility pole blocking the right of way along east side of NE Division Street north of NE Thurston Avenue prior to project’s construction.

Division Street Photo 2 After – newly constructed curb ramps, curb extension, and sidewalk providing access around signs and utility poles.
Above: Photo shows newly constructed curb ramps, curb extension for safety and visibility, and sidewalk along east side of NE Division Street north of NE Thurston Avenue.

Project Scope

Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements along NW Riverside Boulevard, between NW Hood Place and NW Gilchrist Avenue/NW Shasta Place, that was completed as part of a synergy project with a planned sewer pump station replacement.

  • 13 curb ramps
  • 3 concrete alley driveways
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 4

Riverside alley – reconstructed alley from gravel to concrete and asphalt, one of three on the street.
Above: Photo shows an example alley entrance that was reconstructed from gravel to concrete with an asphalt apron extending into the alley. Three of these alleys were reconstructed along the street.

Riverside and Gilchrist – newly constructed curb ramps and curb extensions for intersection crossing safety.
Above: Photo shows curb ramps and curb extensions constructed for accessibility and safety at the intersection of NW Riverside Boulevard and NW Gilchrist Avenue.

Riverside and Hood – intersection with new curb ramps and reconstructed alley driveway.
Above: Photo shows newly constructed curb ramps and alley entrance at the intersection of NW Riverside Boulevard and NW Hood Place.

Riverside and McCann – newly constructed curb ramps at intersection.
Above: Photo shows newly constructed curb ramps at the intersection of NW Riverside Boulevard and NW McCann Avenue.

Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements along Dean Swift from Bear Creek to connect to existing sidewalk.

Scope:

Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements along Dean Swift Road between U.S. Hwy 20 (Greenwood Avenue) and Bear Creek.

  • 12 curb ramps
  • 300 feet of sidewalk
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 2

New sidewalk along west side of Dean Swift Rd. connecting to U.S Hwy 20 (Greenwood)

New sidewalk along west side of Dean Swift Road connecting to Hwy 20 (Greenwood Avenue).

New Curb ramps at Dean Swift and Don Street

New curb ramps at Dean Swift Road and Don Street.

Corridor #1 - Jones St. to Thompson St. to Shepard to Meerkat to Dagget to Jackson

Scope:

Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements along Jones St. to Thompson St. to Shepard to Meerkat to Dagget to Jackson.

  • 52 curb ramps
  • 1,500 feet of sidewalk
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 15
Shepard Rd. 1 Before Photo - Overgrown vegetation, falling wooden fence blocking sidewalk Shepard Rd 1 After Photo - Reconstructed sidewalk in same area as Shepard Rd 1 Photo, new retaining wall and trimmed vegetation.

Photo on the left before construction shows overgrown vegetation and the sidewalk ending in the middle of the block on the west side of NE Shepard Road just north of NE Drost Drive. Photo on the right shows the reconstructed sidewalk in the same area continuing along the street and connecting to NE Meerkat Avenue with rock mulch landscaping.

Shepard Rd 2 Before Photo - overgrown vegetation, sidewalk ending in the middle of the block. Shaprd Rd 2 After Photo - reconstructed sidewalk continuing along street, new retaining wall and trimmed vegetation

Photo on the left before construction shows overgrown vegetation and the sidewalk ending in the middle of the block on the west side of NE Shepard Road just north of NE Drost Drive. Photo on the right shows the reconstructed sidewalk in the same area continuing along the street with a new retaining wall and trimmed vegetation.

Shepard Rd Photo 3 Before - long stretch of roadway with no sidewalk, just vegetation Shepard Rd After Photo 3 After - long stretch of newly constructed sidewalk.

Photo on the left before construction shows overgrown vegetation and the sidewalk ending in the middle of the block on the west side of NE Shepard Road just north of NE Drost Drive. Photo on the right shows the reconstructed sidewalk in the same area continuing along the street and connecting to NE Meerkat Avenue with rock mulch landscaping.

Map highlighting sections of NE Kearney Avenue, NE 5th Street, and NE 6th Street to be altered by project

Scope:

Sidewalk and curb ramp construction on NE Kearney Avenue, NE 5th Street, and NE 6th Street.

  • 5 curb ramps
  • 900 feet of sidewalk
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 1

NE Kearney Avenue new sidewalk

New sidewalk along NE Kearney Avenue connecting NE 4th and NE 5th Streets.

NE 6th Street new sideawlk

New sidewalk, driveways, and parking restrictions for safety along NE 6th Street connecting NE Kearney Avenue and US Hwy 20 (Greenwood Avenue).

Scope:

Sidewalk and curb ramps improvements at the intersection of NW Broadway Street and NW Delaware Avenue

  • 4 curb ramps
  • 60 feet of sidewalk
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 2

newly constructed curb ramps and curb extension on northwest corner of NW Broadway and NW Delaware Intersection

New curb ramps and curb extension for safety on the northwest corner of the intersection of NW Broadway Street and NW Delaware Avenue. The whiteboard and yellow level shown in the curb ramp was for inspection purposes.

Scope:

Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements along NE Wells Acres Road.

  • 4 curb ramps
  • 700 feet of sidewalk
  • Barrier Removal Requests Resolved: 4

NE Wells Acres Rd new sidewalk

New sidewalk on NE Wells Acres Road next to Burning Tree Village.

Sidewalk and driveway apron

New sidewalk on the north side of NE Wells Acres Road and a new accessible driveway for the Burning Tree Village.

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