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Take Advantage of Extended Summer Hours at City Trailheadshttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1929Parks and Recreation6/1/2021 8:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1929/hiking safety sign smp.jpgTake Advantage of Extended Summer Hours at City Trailheads<div class="ExternalClass467DD21A12DC4900AA75551BE7EE7539"><html> <p>During the Valley's warm weather months, Phoenix Park Rangers recommend hiking during the early morning or evening hours when it is cooler and there is more shade.</p> <p> To help with that recommendation, extended summer hours are in effect annually from June through September at three of the city's popular hiking destinations – <a href="/parks/trails/locations/north-mountain" target="_blank">North Mountain Park</a> and <a href="/parks/trails/locations/piestewa-peak" target="_blank">Piestewa Peak Trailhead</a> in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, and <a href="/parks/trails/locations/south-mountain" target="_blank">Pima Canyon Trailhead​</a> in South Mountain Park/Preserve. </p> <p> To provide an extra two hours of availability and promote hiking after 7 p.m., parking lot entrances are open until 9 p.m. at those locations. Year-round at those three trailheads, parking lots open at 5 a.m. and trails are open until 11 p.m. </p> <p> The Phoenix Parks and Recreation and Phoenix Fire departments remind trail users to <a href="/parks/trails/" target="_blank">"Take a Hike. Do it Right."</a> when enjoying the city's desert parks and mountain preserves. All trail users should follow these important and potentially life-saving hiking safety guidelines: </p> <ul style="" class="" dir=""> <li><p> <strong>Watch the Weather:</strong> Yes, "it's a dry heat" - but Arizona's temperature can be deceiving and deadly. Hike when it's cool outside, try early mornings and evenings when there's more shade. </p></li> <li><p> <strong>Dress Appropriately:</strong> Wear proper shoes, clothing, hat and sunscreen.</p></li> <li><p> <strong>Bring Water:</strong> Hydrate before you go. Have plenty of water, more than you think you need. Turn around and head back to the trailhead before you drink half of your water.</p></li> <li><p> <strong>Keep in Contact:</strong> Carry a mobile phone.</p></li> <li><p> <strong>Team Up:</strong> Hike with others. If hiking solo, tell someone your start and end times, and location.</p></li> <li><p> <strong>Be Honest:</strong> Do you have a medical condition? Asthma, heart problems, diabetes, knee or back problems? Don't push yourself! (Even trained athletes have been caught off guard by getting dehydrated on Arizona trails.)</p></li> <li><p> <strong>Don't Trailblaze:</strong> Enjoy the Sonoran Desert's beautiful and undeveloped landscape, but please stay on designated trails.</p></li> <li><p> <strong>Take Responsibility:</strong> Don't be "that person" - the one who wasn't prepared, shouldn't have been there for health reasons or ignored safety guidelines. Be the responsible hiker, who takes a hike and does it right!</p></li> </ul> <p> For the safety of pets, dogs are prohibited on any City of Phoenix trail when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer. The Arizona Humane Society advises that temperatures in the 90s are also unsafe for pets to be outdoors. <a href="https://www.azhumane.org/events/dont-leave-pets-kids-hot-cars/" target="_blank">Learn how to keep pets safe during Arizona's warm weather months</a>. </p> <p> Visitors to Phoenix's desert parks and mountain preserves should also be aware that the <a href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1858" target="_blank">annual ban of open fires went into effect on May 1</a>. </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parksNewsparks-and-recreationHiking safety signage along a trail in a natural desert areaParks & Rec@PhoenixParks #HikeRight #PHXSummerGregg Bach602-350-1506602-262-4994gregg.bach@phoenix.govhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/22/Gregg_Bach.jpgPhoenixParksExtended summer hours are in effect annually from June through September at three of Phoenix's popular hiking destinations.

 

 

City Council Approves Plan to Expand Bike Lane Miles, Improve Transportation Networkhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2764Street Transportation5/31/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2764/Fillmore St-5.jpgCity Council Approves Plan to Expand Bike Lane Miles, Improve Transportation Network<div class="ExternalClassAE65D6EA47014DEB8C1309EC5774FCD5"><html> <p>​​Phoenix City Council unanimously approved on Wednesday an Active Transportation Plan that will guide expansion of bike lane miles and improvements to the citywide transportation network. The plan is an update to the city's Bicycle Master Plan that was approved by City Council in 2014, and connects to <a href="/newsroom/street-transportation/2473" target="_blank">the comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan that City Council approved in 2022</a>.<br></p><p>Active transportation is defined as walking, bicycling or rolling, and includes the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters. By designing roadways to be inclusive of those forms of active travel this plan will help improve safety and connectivity, and give people choices about how they move around the community.<br></p><p>A key component to the Active Transportation Plan is a strategy to help Phoenix meet a commitment to add 1,080 new bike lane miles by 2050, which is a benchmark of the <a href="/t2050" target="_blank">Transportation 2050 Plan</a> (T2050) that was approved by voters in 2015.</p><p>As outlined in the Active Transportation Plan, the Street Transportation Department will work in each of Phoenix's urban villages to develop an expanded network of bike lanes. The work will be done with two urban villages per year to create the plan and schedule installation of the bike lanes within two years, and as funding is available. That is anticipated to take approximate 10 years, and the urban villages will be prioritized based on equity and the individual village workload. The process will also identify potential larger projects that would require longer planning timelines and additional funding.<br></p><p>The Active Transportation Plan also includes a reference manual for city staff and consultants about how to design streets for active transportation usage. The manual includes current industry best practices and takes into consideration design challenges that are unique to Phoenix.</p><p>To read the complete Active Transportation Plan, and learn more about the Street Transportation Department's Active Transportation Program, visit <a href="/streets/activetransportation" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/Streets/ActiveTransportation</a>.</p><p>The Phoenix Street Transportation Department receives $2 million annually in Bicycle Master Plan funding from the Highway Users Revenue Fund, which will be used to implement the Active Transportation Plan.</p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/streetsNews
Phoenix Fire Launches New Online Incident History Map https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2761Fire5/31/2023 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2761/349554671_2062112010857250_9054991338937107170_n.jpgPhoenix Fire Launches New Online Incident History Map <div class="ExternalClass43848C86A51748F9A53EF7534A4125F0"><html> ​<br><br>The Phoenix Fire Department is excited to announce a <a target="_blank" href="/fire/data">new online incident history map​</a>. This online map shows all the emergency incidents dispatched in the Phoenix Fire Department service area, which is the City of Phoenix, Town of Paradise Valley and Laveen. <br><br>The map has a 30-day rolling window and has filters for Neighborhood and Council District. Incident locations are displayed based on their category. Categories include Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Hazmat, Calls for Service, and Technical Rescue.<br><br>All incidents are geo-coded down to the street level, meaning there should never be any home addresses revealed.<br><br>​"This data collection demonstrates the innovative efforts of the men and women who serve the city of Phoenix 24/7, 365 days a year," Phoenix Fire Chief Mike Duran added. "Critical data collection like this and support from city leadership allows Phoenix Fire to find creative solutions to address  trends in emergency situations. The result is that we can provide the highest quality customer service possible.”<br><br>The start of the data begins two days prior to the current day and data is updated each day at approximately 12:00 AM. Data can be filtered by date, city, incident type, Phoenix city council district, village, responding station, and first due station. <br><br>The dashboard will continue to be updated and defaults to the most recent 24-hour period available in the data. For best results when using a Custom Date Range, set the Predefined Date Range to the full 30-day dataset.<br><br><p>This new online incident history map helps educate and inform the community and media on call volume, trends in emergency incidents, and shows the incredible work of members of the Phoenix Fire Department. <br><br></p></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/fireNews
Phoenix Joins Historic Colorado River Conservation Efforthttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2766Water Services5/31/2023 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2766/NRWSD_CO_River_BOR_749w.jpgPhoenix Joins Historic Colorado River Conservation Effort<div class="ExternalClass220B8D0641CD4297A4EF838A0F8527F8"><html> <div>​The Phoenix City Council approved a significant commitment to regional water conservation efforts by agreeing to a landmark initiative in partnership with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and Central Arizona Project </div><div><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">In the face of severe drought conditions and historically lo</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">w water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, this agreement aims to preserve the Colorado River, a critical water source for Phoenix and the Southwest.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Under this agreement, the City of Phoenix will voluntarily forgo up to 50,000 acre-feet of its Colorado River entitlement each year from 2023 to 2025. In return, Phoenix will receive compensation of up to $20 million in 2023 and potentially more in 2024 and 2025 if additional conservation efforts are implemented.</div><div><br></div><div>"Conserving water and using it efficiently is in our DNA, and we will continue our efforts to bolster Western water security," said Mayor Gallego. "We recognize that safeguarding the Colorado River is not just about protecting our city's water supply but also about ensuring the future viability of the Southwest. This decision reinforces our commitment to sustainable water management and builds on a long history of collaboration with our partners across the state."</div><div><br></div><div>This initiative is part of the larger Lower Colorado Conservation and Efficiency Program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, designed to incentivize water users to conserve water to protect Lake Mead from catastrophic risks.</div><div><br></div><div>"This agreement represents a significant step towards long-term water sustainability in the region," said Cynthia Campbell, Phoenix Water Resources Management Advisor. "By choosing to conserve our Colorado River entitlement, Phoenix is leading by example and demonstrating that we all have a role in preserving our most precious resource."</div><div><br></div><div>The funds received from this agreement will be allocated to the Water Services Department's Water Fund, which will support water conservation programs and resource portfolio augmentation through the Colorado River Resiliency Fund. The agreement will be active until December 31, 2025.<br></div><div><ul><li><a target="_blank" href="/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/5-31-23%20Formal%20Agenda%20-%20Final.pdf">City Council Formal Meeting Agenda | May 31 | pg. 921</a></li><li>​<a target="_blank" href="https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-historic-consensus-system-conservation-proposal">Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Consensus System Conservation Proposal to Protect the Colorado River Basin</a><br></li><li><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><a href="https://new.azwater.gov/sites/default/files/ADWR-CAP-PressStatement-CORiverProtection-052223_0.pdf" target="_blank">Press Statement | Colorado River protection​</a><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></li></ul></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 phoenix.gov/water.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Media Contacts</strong>:<br></div><div><br></div><div>Jimena Garrison<br></div><div>Public Information Officer <br></div><div>Water Services<br></div><div>480-390-1933<br></div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov">jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Michael Gertzman<br></div><div>Senior Public Information Officer </div><div>Water Services</div><div>602-534-1209 </div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov">michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov​</a><br></div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservicesNews

 

 

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