Commute Options

Open positions for the Deschutes County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Apply and get involved!

Interested in helping shape bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Deschutes County?

Deschutes County is looking for volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The committee helps advise on issues related to walking and biking, including road projects, safety, signage and transportation planning across the region.

Current openings include:
• One at-large representative
• One Bend-area representative

Members serve three-year volunteer terms and typically meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

Applications are due by 8 a.m. on May 22. Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest with their application.

Learn more and apply at deschutescounty.gov/volunteer

Come together as a community and hop on your bike to explore the city’s newest traffic infrastructure updates. This guided ride will be a fun, active way to experience the changes firsthand, including new bikeway features designed to improve safety and connectivity across Bend.

Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to learn more about the project and the purpose behind these improvements. Learn more here: https://bendoregon.gov/construction-projects/bend-bikeway-project/

We hope to see you there!

We're hiring a Program Manager!

This position will lead a dynamic, statewide transportation safety initiative as the Program Manager for the Oregon Friendly Driver (OFD) Program. This role blends strategy, outreach, and hands-on program delivery to expand education around safe interactions between drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and micromobility users.

You’ll drive statewide growth by building partnerships, managing marketing efforts, expanding instructor networks, and overseeing both in-person and online learning systems. If you’re passionate about public safety, community engagement, and making a measurable impact across Oregon,
this is your opportunity.

Read the full job description here:https://www.commuteoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Program-Manager-Job-Description_2026.pdf 🌟