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Bend accessibility committee sets Sept. 24 for “Walk & Roll” event to showcase tactile intersection models
Summary
The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (KOAC) agreed to pursue a Walk & Roll community event tied to newly created 3D tactile intersection models, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24 from 3–4 p.m., with plans to combine a shortened KOAC meeting and invite community partners and transit support.
The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee on June 25 tentatively scheduled a community “Walk & Roll” event for Sept. 24 to showcase nearly finished 3D tactile intersection models and surface accessibility features.
The event concept was introduced by Whitney Bennett, a City of Bend transportation planner, who framed the Walk & Roll as a public demonstration and engagement opportunity tied to a larger tactile‑model project due to finish in September. "The 3D model intersection project ... will be wrapping up in September and we'll have the models complete and that also would lend to a really great time for a walk and roll event," Bennett said.
Members discussed logistics, audience, timing and backup plans for smoky weather. Committee members generally supported combining a condensed KOAC meeting with the Walk & Roll so members and partners can attend; several members proposed shortening the standing meeting to a half hour to accommodate the event. Lisa Larson, administration staff, confirmed the tentative date and time: "September 24th, 3 to 4." Booths or indoor space at a nearby hotel were discussed as backups in case of smoke.
The event will highlight tactile directional indicators, truncated domes, wayfinding signs and the pedestrian wayfinding route downtown. KOAC members also discussed inviting local partners (including disability service organizations and active‑transportation groups) and producing a flyer to circulate to distribution lists.
Transit coordination was raised as a logistical priority. Bob Townsen of Cascades East Transit volunteered to help with return service and said buses could be provided if staff can give a few weeks' notice about expected wheelchair counts. "I would just need a little bit of an update so that I could have multiple buses available," he told the committee.
Next steps: staff will circulate a short event charter and application timeline for partner invites, produce a promotional flyer, and continue planning over July and August. KOAC will confirm final logistics at its August meeting; the committee is on break in July and reconvenes Aug. 27.
What happens next: staff agreed to follow up with a logistics plan and outreach materials to invite partners and confirm accessible transportation options.
