Transportation, Emergency Preparedness and Affordable Housing remain issues of concern for Boyd Acre residents and businesses. The Board listed transportation needs for transit services, complete streets and sidewalks as two areas we wish to see improved.
Secondly, we listed the need to update the community's Emergency Response Plan and conduct an exercise so that every resident is prepared to evacuate if necessary in the event of wildland fire or other disaster.
Mayor Sally Russell and the City Council reached out to community organizations to identify problems to be addressed in 2019. BANA's Board submitted responses to the survey and will participate in a session with the Council on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in City Hall.
BANA listed Transportation Improvements; Emergency Preparedness; and Affordable Housing as three issues to be addressed by the city government. Our vision of changes includes bus service connecting Boyd Acres to retail and service areas, connecting streets within the neighborhood and trails for biking and hiking.
The board also feels Bend needs to update its Emergency Plan and conduct a drill.