Bridge foes say other options will work better

Editor's note: In the weeks before Bend residents receive ballots and begin registering their opinions on whether to build the proposed southern bridge over the Deschutes River, The Bulletin will explore the issue in a series of stories. We encourage thos

By Amy Tatko / The Bulletin
July 22, 2001

Building another bridge over the Deschutes River is a simple solution, but it won't solve Bend's traffic problems, some southern bridge opponents say.

The simple solution of building more roads, building more bridges and widening streets does not fix the problem of congestion, said Bend City....

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