Roundabout Revolution: The Birth of Bend’s Roundabouts
Anyone visiting Bend today will immediately notice the many roundabouts that keep traffic flowing. Home to many large-scale sculptures, such as the famously nicknamed “Flaming Chicken,” “High Desert Spiral,” and “Mt. Bachelor Compass,” the roundabouts are a source of intrigue and inspiration today. But before 1999, there were no roundabouts in town. As roundabouts “turn” 25, we look back at how they were conceived. The person who brought the roundabout concept to Bend is Brooks Resources… more >