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First Group of Phoenix Public Transit Hybrid Buses Hit the Roadhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit/3185Public Transit8/8/2024 9:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3185/COPYIMG_1070.jpgFirst Group of Phoenix Public Transit Hybrid Buses Hit the Road<div class="ExternalClassD1E3787DF946488DB3FBC04FC7431D39"><html> <div> As the Phoenix Public Transit Department continues working toward its zero-emissions bus fleet goal by 2040, the first group of hybrid buses have passed all tests and are now running on Phoenix roads. The buses use a combination of a hybrid-electric motor and batteries and a biodiesel-fueled engine, meaning they have a higher fuel economy, pollute less, and drive more quietly and efficiently.  </div> <div><br></div><div> “Phoenix is proud to lead the charge towards a greener future where our residents can breathe cleaner air while getting them to their destinations,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “As we aim to be the most sustainable desert city in the world, we are doing our part to cut emissions, adopt the latest technology, and encourage residents to make climate-conscious decisions. I’m excited to see our brand-new buses hit the road to serve Phoenicians.”  </div> <div><br></div><div> The New Flyer Xcelsior Hybrid-Electric bus can accommodate 35 passengers (53 with maximum standing capacity), has three wheelchair areas, and has a driving range of more than 500 miles. ​ </div><div><br></div><div><img src="/publictransitsite/MediaAssets/Hybrid%20Bus%20Collage.png" alt="New Hybrid-electric bus parked on Central Avenue " style="margin:5px;width:494px;vertical-align:baseline;" class="" /><br></div> <div><br></div><div> “We do our best to serve our riders with a reliable public transit service to get them where they need to go,” said Public Transit Director Jesús Sapien. “And providing cleaner energy buses to our existing fleet is yet another way we are adding to that service.”  </div> <div><br></div><div> Currently, Phoenix Public Transit has a fleet of 500 heavy-duty buses that run on alternative fuels, includ​ing natural gas and biodiesel. In August 2022, the Federal Transit Administration awarded Phoenix Public Transit a <a href="/newsroom/public-transit/2449" target="_blank">grant​</a> for low and no-emissions buses and supporting infrastructure. The grant is being used to replace aging buses with battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses, install new infrastructure, and assist in workforce development to maintain newer bus fleets.  </div> <div><br></div><div> <strong>About the Phoenix Public Transit Department:</strong> The Phoenix Public Transit Department provides Phoenix residents a variety of transit options and is the largest member of the Valley Metro regional transit system. Services range from local and commuter buses to alternative transportation for senior citizens and special needs. The City of Phoenix funds public transit, and other transportation improvements, through <a href="/T2050" target="_blank">Transportation 2050</a> (T2050) – a local sales tax approved by Phoenix voters in 2015 – as well as county and federal funds. T2050 allows for enhanced bus service, transit-related technology improvements and fare media upgrades under the leadership of the Citizens Transportation Commission. Visit us at <a href="/publictransit" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/publictransit</a> or follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/PhoenixMetroBus" target="_blank">X</a> for the latest news.<br><br></div> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/publictransitNewspublic-transitNew Phoenix hybrid-electric bus, stopped by a shaded bus stop on Central Avenue in Downtown Phoenix. Public Transit@PhoenixMetroBus #HybridElectricBuses #LowEmissionsBus, Phoenix Public Transit, Hybrid-electric buses, low emissionsBrenda Yanez602-571-5895602-261-8254brenda.yanez@phoenix.govhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/28/Brenda_Yanez.jpgCarmen DeAlba602-478-1166carmen.dealba@phoenix.govPhoenixMetroBus

 

 

Monroe School - Phoenix Then & Nowhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3210PHXTV9/10/2024 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3210/IMG_2637.jpghttps://youtu.be/xh-m-rzHbxAMonroe School - Phoenix Then & Now<div class="ExternalClass67380B497F8C419EB1B77B82B636C759"><html> <p>​<br></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>When the Monroe School was built 100 years ago it was the most modern grade school in the United States. Designed to accommodate 800 students it was also the largest elementary school west of the Mississippi. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, since 2008 it has been the home of the Children's Museum of Phoenix. ​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><p><br></p></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/phxtvVideo
Phoenix Union High School - Phoenix Then & Nowhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3211PHXTV9/10/2024 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3211/IMG_4206.JPGhttps://youtu.be/vjYIMIrYob0Phoenix Union High School - Phoenix Then & Now<div class="ExternalClass08245B840B6F47F8B8A27927857E8B25"><html> <p>​Phoenix Union High School was the first high school in the city of Phoenix. At its peak Phoenix Union was the largest high school west of the Mississippi with over 6500 students on a campus that covered 4 city blocks, 18 acres and 9 buildings. Today the remaining historic buildings are part of the Phoenix Bioscience Core and the University of Arizona College of Medicine.​<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/phxtvVideo
City Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Dutyhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3207Police9/7/2024 12:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3207/Newsroom_OfficerZaneCoolidge (1).pngCity Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Duty<div class="ExternalClassD84F5F96D1F14FE8B2B03DA355678022"><html> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">With deep sadness and a heavy heart, Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan announced the passing of Officer Zane Coolidge, shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call.</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge’s family is dealing with unimaginable grief. We will do everything we can to help them through their darkest hours, and we pledge that they will always be a part of the Phoenix Police Family. I ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” Chief Sullivan said when sharing with the community the news of Officer Coolidge’s death.</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and a dedicated and beloved member of the Phoenix Police Department.</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“I am devastated by the tragic loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, who lost his life while keeping the rest of us safe from harm,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “I know that our entire community is mourning this loss, and on behalf of the City, I extend my deepest condolences to Officer Coolidge’s family and friends, and his brothers and sisters in the Phoenix Police Department.  We will forever honor and remember his bravery and selfless service to our community.”</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">On Tuesday evening, Officer Coolidge was with Officer Matthew Haney when they responded to a call of a man trying to break into a vehicle near 16th Street and McDowell. When they approached the man, he ran off, firing at the officers, hitting them both. The officers were rushed to the hospital, while others responded and took the suspect into custody.</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Haney was released from the hospital the next day, protected from more serious injury by his ballistic vest.</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge has been surrounded by loved ones and blanketed in the prayers of this community since Tuesday night’s shooting,” said Chief Sullivan. “The injuries he sustained after the cowardly acts of another were too much for him to overcome. His legacy will forever be a part of the Phoenix Police Department.”</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge served five years with the Phoenix Police Department. He represents the best of the Department, working as a certified Field Training Officer in the Mountain View Precinct, training those who have just graduated the academy.</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“This is a sad day for the City of Phoenix as we mourn the loss of one of our own,” said City Manager Jeff Barton. “Our hearts go out to the family of Officer Coolidge. Our City grieves with you. Your husband, brother, son and father died a hero, unselfishly sacrificing his life to fulfill his duty to protect and serve.”</span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Details on services to honor Officer Coolidge will be released at a future date.</span> </p> </div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeNews

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