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Back and forth: ODOT crews spent nearly half a million dollars on Bend right-of-way homeless camp cleanups last year


Published on 2025-03-07 20:40:39 - KTVZ
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  • BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- It seems to be a back-and-forth game for ODOT crews and the homeless, one that costs $440,000 a year. KTVZ News has reported about ODOT right-of-way cleanups around the city for years. You'll see crews up and down Highway 97 in Bend, including Revere Avenue, Truman Avenue and Reed Market Road.

In 2024, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) spent nearly half a million dollars on cleaning up homeless encampments along the right-of-way in Bend, Oregon. The cleanups, which involved removing trash, debris, and abandoned structures, were necessitated by the growing number of homeless individuals setting up camps in these areas. The costs included labor, equipment, and disposal fees. Despite these efforts, the problem persists as people continue to return to these locations, leading to a cycle of cleanup and reoccupation. This situation has sparked discussions on the need for more permanent solutions to homelessness rather than just managing its symptoms.

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