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Phoenix Sky Harbor Becomes First Airport in the World to Offer Waymo Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Servicehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/innovation/2692Innovation12/16/2022 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2692/VIPS and Waymo Car.jfifPhoenix Sky Harbor Becomes First Airport in the World to Offer Waymo Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Service<div class="ExternalClass130AFA561D4947668EB675A3516C03EC"><html>​​Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America's Friendliest Airport®, has set another milestone today with Waymo launching fully autonomous vehicle service to the general public at Phoenix Sky Harbor. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego arrived today at the 44th Street and Washington PHX Sky Train® Station via a Waymo vehicle to launch the new service. This set a global milestone as Phoenix Sky Harbor became the first airport in the world to offer travelers the ability to take a Waymo autonomous vehicle as a means of transportation to and from the airport.<br><br>“Phoenix is leading the future of mobility and modernizing how the world will experience travel," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “The exciting technology offers our customers an additional option for traveling to the airport in a clean, sustainable, and technologically advanced mode of transportation. The future has arrived in Phoenix!"<br><br>Waymo also announced today it is more than doubling the Waymo One service area in Downtown Phoenix. The expansion connects the airport service to a large swath of the downtown area, offering safe and convenient mobility options to Phoenicians and travelers alike.<br><br> In early November, Waymo began offering its Trusted Tester participants the opportunity to take autonomous rides to and from downtown Phoenix and the Airport with an autonomous specialist in the vehicle. Now, Waymo has removed the autonomous specialist from the vehicle and anyone can hail a Waymo to ride between the airport and downtown Phoenix.<br><br>Rides are available 24 hours, seven days a week in Waymo's fully electric Jaguar I-PACE equipped with the fifth generation Waymo Driver. Pickups and drop-offs occur at the 44 th Street PHX Sky Train® Station where travelers can hop on the free PHX Sky Train® direct to the terminals. Trains arrive and depart every few minutes.<br><br>This new service comes two years after Waymo opened its fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service, Waymo One, to the public in the East Valley of Phoenix; and builds on the company's strong partnership with the City of Phoenix.<br><br><br><br><br></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/innovationNewsinnovationWaymo Car at airport InnovationTamra Ingersoll602-341-0928tamra.ingersoll@phoenix.govhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/7/Tamra_Ingersoll.jpg

 

 

City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Noticehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2867City Manager9/22/2023 6:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2867/Newsroom_CityHall.jpgCity of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice<div class="ExternalClass141B4C0824B54109836B6CDAA883A02E"><html> <p>​City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Here's how City services are affected:  </p> <p> <strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong> Curbside trash and recycling schedules remain unchanged on Monday, October 9, with no schedule changes on the days following the holiday, either. Collection will happen as regularly scheduled, even on Indigenous Peoples' Day itself.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, October 9.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Public Works Customer Contact Center:</strong> The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, October 9. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. Residents can call 602-262-6251.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Library:</strong> 16 of Phoenix Public Library's 17 locations will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday; <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a> will remain open. All Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Parking Meters</strong>: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.   </p> <p> <strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities:</strong> City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail.    </p> <p> <strong>S'edav Va'aki Museum</strong> will be closed on Monday, October 9. </p> <p> <strong>Public Transit:</strong> Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. Check <a href="https://valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules.</p> <p> <strong>Dial-a-Ride service</strong> will be available, by reservation, between 4:40 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>.   </p> <p> <strong>Sky Harbor International Airport:</strong> America's Friendliest Airport® continues to see record numbers of passengers. The Airport will be busy throughout October as schools enjoy Fall breaks, so travelers should give themselves extra time. If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. If flying internationally, arrive three hours early. With heavy crowds overlapping, make sure to leave extra time for parking. <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">Our Sky Harbor Parking program</a> makes it easy to reserve parking up to six months in advance. Enjoy convenient parking options in the terminal garages or an economy parking lot at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, which is an easy option for travelers who live west or north of the Airport.<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanagerNews
Phoenix City Council Approves New Council District Boundaries https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-clerk/2872City Clerk9/27/2023 12:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2872/Newsroom_Clerk_001.pngPhoenix City Council Approves New Council District Boundaries <div class="ExternalClass12E82B1806024352BD9779EB6B016846"><html> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">​Today, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved new City Council District boundaries, effective Jan. 1, 2024. </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Every ten years, the City is required by law to review and rework City Council district boundaries based on the latest Census data. The district boundaries must be adjusted to better equalize the population across districts.  </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Residents can view the new boundaries </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixredistricting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Recommended-Plan-9-26-23-for-website.pdf"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> here</span></a><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">. </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">To learn more about the redistricting process, visit </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.phoenixredistricting.com/"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> PhoenixRedistricting.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">.  </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerkNews
Drought Pipeline Project Construction and Testing Completedhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2871Water Services9/26/2023 11:24:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2871/Drought_Pipeline_Proj.jpgDrought Pipeline Project Construction and Testing Completed<div class="ExternalClassFB7720D94B6944CB857425DA83771E56"><html> <div>​The Drought Pipeline is now ready for service, bolstering our city’s resilience to drought. Construction and restoration for the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="/waterservices/dpp"><strong>Drought Pipeline Project</strong></a>, a complex and intricate system of pumps and waterlines, was completed in August 2023. The new nine-mile concrete and steel pipeline, which is now in service, can move 75 million gallons of water daily to North Phoenix. The final segment of pipe was installed at N 32nd Street & E Shea Boulevard in<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/QcOYaZEFNy0?si=wOPraOiKdNruIXrg"><strong>January 2023</strong></a>, and the pipeline had been undergoing testing since March 2023 to ensure seamless operation. <br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div>"The completion of the Drought Pipeline Project is a significant milestone for our community, providing assurance for residents and businesses in the northern part of our city and reducing our dependence on the Colorado River," Mayor Gallego said. “We will continue to build upon our legacy of wise water stewardship to ensure a more sustainable future."</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The $280 million project will give Phoenix the capability to move Salt and Verde River water to parts of the city where 400,000 people have relied on Colorado River water. The new infrastructure will be critical as drought, climate change, and increased demand lead to more shortages on the Colorado River.</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>"This project would not have been possible without the support and cooperation of our partners. We are grateful for their help in making this a reality," said Phoenix Water Services Director Troy Hayes. "This is a critical project, and we want to thank our community for their patience and understanding as we put this critical infrastructure into the ground."</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The completion of the Drought Pipeline Project is the result of years of planning and collaboration among various stakeholders. Funding came from revenue generated by the 2019/2020 Phoenix City Council approved water rate increase. For more information about the project, please visit <a target="_blank" href="/waterservices/dpp"><strong>Drought Pipeline Project website</strong></a>.<br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <div> <strong>DROUGHT PIPELINE PROJECT - BY THE NUMBERS</strong> </div> <div><strong>Length:</strong> 9 Miles </div> <div><strong>Pipe Size:</strong> 66 inches (5 ½ feet)<br></div> <div><strong>Volume:</strong> 75 million gallons per day</div> <div><strong>Cost:</strong> $280 million<br></div> <div><strong>Customers Served:</strong> over 400,000<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>About the City of Phoenix Water Services Department</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable, and sustainable water services to Phoenix's residents, businesses, and visitors. With a commitment to water conservation, innovation, and long-term planning, the department ensures a secure and resilient water supply for future generations. For more information, visit <a target="_blank" href="/waterservices"><strong>phoenix.gov/water​.</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Media Contacts</strong>:<br></div><div>Jimena Garrison<br></div><div>Public Information Officer<br></div><div>Water Services</div><div>480-390-1933</div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov"><strong>jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div>Michael Gertzman<br></div><div>Senior Public Information Officer </div><div>Water Services<br></div><div>602-534-1209</div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov"><strong>michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov</strong></a></div></div></div> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservicesNews

 

 

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