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Bend, it's time to fight for the footbridge.
Private community opponents are trying to take away a project Bend voted for and paid for.
If you have just 3 minutes right now, you can take meaningful action to help build the bridge.
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In May we called on Oregon Wild's leadership to explain their irresponsible campaign against the footbridge and to disclose financial ties to private community opponents. We're still waiting for a response. See the video here.
Why do we fight for the footbridge?
Three reasons.
Community
All residents of Bend deserve to get outdoors –not just those who live in the right neighborhoods.
Don't let not-in-my-backyard opponents turn Bend into a fragmented city. Let's keep our trails – and communities – connected.
See our Equality of Access Study for more.
Environment
A footbridge reduces traffic and gets cars off the road. Meanwhile footbridge opponents distort environmental law – while calling for a vehicular skyway over the Deschutes.
There is only one green solution in this discussion. It's the footbridge. Read more about environmental benefits in our FAQ.
Democracy
We voted for this project. And we paid for it, too.
Bend cannot let private communities, special interests, and unelected administrators overrule our democratic voice.
You have questions?
Get answers in our comprehensive FAQ.
While the opposition provides you with disinformation and slogans, we provide data and the facts. And if we're wrong on anything -- tell us! We'll fix it.
Connect Bend
A 501(c)(3) charity advocating for the voter-approved footbridge in southern Bend, Oregon.
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