| Cool Pavement Program Hits 100-Mile Mark | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2773 | Street Transportation | | 6/6/2023 6:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2773/100 mile cool pavement event.jpg | | Cool Pavement Program Hits 100-Mile Mark | <div class="ExternalClass073A194E4BB94E329D0484668106309D"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Street Transportation Department has applied the innovative cool pavement seal coat to 100 miles of city streets. Mayor Kate Gallego, and Vice Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari joined with community members, media and city staff to celebrate the milestone on Tuesday in Estrella.<br></p><p>The most recent neighborhood streets to receive the cool seal coating are located in the area bordered by Lower Buckeye Road and Durango Street between 83rd and 79th avenues. That area accounts for approximately five miles of local roadway and crews are working on the application process this week.</p><p>Phoenix's Cool Pavement Program started in 2020. During the last four years, the cool seal coating has been applied to the streets in dozens of neighborhoods citywide and the parking lot of Esteban Park. </p><p>Street Transportation Department staff and Arizona State University researchers have partnered to analyze the impact cool pavement has on the urban heat island effect. Testing has proven a 10.5 to 12 degree Fahrenheit surface temperature difference in the midday and afternoon hours, and that surface temperatures at sunrise averaged 2.4 degrees lower.</p><p>Additionally, the durability of the coating, which acts as sunscreen for the pavement, is being studied to learn if it will lengthen the maintenance life of the pavement surface. Testing to date shows the core temperature of the asphalt is lower, which could lead to a long-term cost efficiency for pavement maintenance.</p><p>Also celebrated on Tuesday was that the cool pavement seal coat is produced locally by manufacturer GuardTop, which in 2017 opened a 120,000-square-foot production facility near downtown Phoenix. Since 2022, the company has exclusively produced the cool pavement material at that facility, which is its Sustainability Hub. In addition to supplying the product to the City of Phoenix, it is shipped to locations domestically and internationally, including Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.</p><p>The cool pavement coating is a water-based, non-toxic, recyclable product that bonds to asphalt.</p><p>To learn more about Phoenix's Cool Pavement Program, visit <a target="_blank" href="/streets/coolpavement">Phoenix.gov/Streets/CoolPavement</a>. </p><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/streets | News | street-transportation | Streets | | |
| City Council Approves Plan to Expand Bike Lane Miles, Improve Transportation Network | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2764 | Street Transportation | | 5/31/2023 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2764/Fillmore St-5.jpg | | City 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>
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| Hundreds Ride in Bike to Work Day Event | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2730 | Street Transportation | | 4/19/2023 6:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2730/bike to work day 2023.jpg | | Hundreds Ride in Bike to Work Day Event | <div class="ExternalClass846168C7CC374B87BBA0177D5EDFF380"><html>
<p>Several hundred bicyclists celebrated Bike to Work Day on Wednesday by taking part in a group ride from uptown to downtown. The 3.73-mile ride started at 7 a.m. at Park Central and ended about 30 minutes later at Phoenix City Hall Plaza.</p>
<p>At the downtown finish line reception, the riders were treated to free breakfast food and a prize drawing, and heard brief remarks from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, and Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman. Vice Mayor Ansari also participated in the group ride. <br></p>
<p>April is Valley Bike Month and the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County and Valley Metro partnered to host today's event. All month, visit <a href="https://sharetheride.com/#/" target="_blank">ShareTheRide.com</a> to log miles and participate in contests. The annual Bike to Work Day event and Valley Bike Month encourages using alternative modes of transportation to improve air quality, reduce traffic and improve overall well-being. <br></p>
<p>More information about biking in Phoenix is available on the Phoenix Street Transportation Department's Active Transportation webpage: <a href="/streets/activetransportation" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/Streets/ActiveTransportation</a>.<br></p>
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| Fillmore Street Designated as Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2721 | Street Transportation | | 4/11/2023 9:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/SRwGmPCBZBc | Fillmore Street Designated as Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway | <div class="ExternalClass865722FF1C564969BA00FA041B6ED07B"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Street Transportation Department unveiled signage on Tuesday that designates Fillmore Street between Central Avenue and 7th Street as the Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway. The family of the late Hughes joined Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, representatives from Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) and city staff to celebrate the occasion.<br></p>
<p>READ MORE: <a href="/newsroom/street-transportation/2718" target="_blank">Phoenix Unveils Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway</a></p>
<p>The blue signs with white lettering are located along Fillmore Street facing east and west, and are installed near the Central Avenue, 1st Street and 7th Street intersections. Installation of the signs was approved by Phoenix City Council during its Formal Meeting on November 16, 2022.<br></p>
<p>Hughes passed away in September 2021 from injuries sustained during a car-bicycle collision near 1st and Fillmore streets in August 2021. The collision occurred as he rode his bike home from his job as a DPI Downtown Ambassador. Hughes served the downtown community as an Ambassador for 12 years, welcoming visitors and helping people find their way around the city. His radiant personality and baritone voice made him one of the most well-known, well-liked and recognizable Ambassadors. His family, friends and fellow Ambassadors described him as the "downtown superhero."<br></p>
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| Phoenix Unveils Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2718 | Street Transportation | | 4/11/2023 8:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2718/Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway sign unveiling_1024.jpg | | Phoenix Unveils Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway | <div class="ExternalClassD7043DD7D1AE4C1AB33716BB0F23CA32"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Street Transportation Department unveiled signage on Tuesday that designates Fillmore Street between Central Avenue and 7th Street as the Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway. The family of the late Hughes joined Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, representatives from Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) and city staff to celebrate the occasion.<br></p><p>WATCH: <a href="/newsroom/street-transportation/2721" target="_blank">Fillmore Street Designated as Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway</a><br></p>
<p>The blue signs with white lettering are located along Fillmore Street facing east and west, and are installed near the Central Avenue, 1st Street and 7th Street intersections. Installation of the signs was approved by Phoenix City Council during its Formal Meeting on November 16, 2022. </p>
<p>The community gathered at 1st and Fillmore streets, and prior to the sign unveiling, listened to remarks given by Mayor Gallego, Vice Mayor Ansari, Downtown Phoenix Inc. Chief Growth Officer R.J. Price and Street Transportation Director Kini Knudson. Hughes' sister, Hana Kuykendall, offered final comments.</p>
<p>Hughes passed away in September 2021 from injuries sustained during a car-bicycle collision near 1st and Fillmore streets in August 2021. The collision occurred as he rode his bike home from his job as a DPI Downtown Ambassador. Hughes served the downtown community as an Ambassador for 12 years, welcoming visitors and helping people find their way around the city. His radiant personality and baritone voice made him one of the most well-known, well-liked and recognizable Ambassadors. His family, friends and fellow Ambassadors described him as the "downtown superhero."<br></p>
<p>As part of Phoenix's Ceremonial Street Sign Program, a requesting organization or individual is responsible for the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of ceremonial signs, which require City Council approval. The signs for this memorial bikeway were funded by City Council Districts 7 and 8. The Street Transportation Department fabricates and installs all of the city's street name, speed limit, traffic control and memorial signs. </p>
<p>In addition to the installation of the ceremonial signs, in spring 2022, the Street Transportation Department removed parking and two traffic lanes along this section of Fillmore Street, and added buffered and protected bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. Learn more about that project: <a href="/streets/fillmore" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/Streets/Fillmore</a><br></p>
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| Phoenix Seeks Students to Help Guide Road Safety Action Plan | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2669 | Street Transportation | | 3/1/2023 10:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2669/bike rider in bike lane.jpg | | Phoenix Seeks Students to Help Guide Road Safety Action Plan | <div class="ExternalClassC08224310F674F69BC5E3A5DB897154A"><html>
<p>The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is recruiting students from local high schools, colleges and universities to be non-voting members of its <a href="https://boards.phoenix.gov/Home/BoardsDetail/82" target="_blank">Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee</a>. The committee will meet quarterly to help guide the department’s Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan, which was <a href="/newsroom/street-transportation/2473" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2473" target="_blank">unanimously approved by Phoenix City Council in September 2022</a>. The goal of the plan is to reduce the number of collisions in Phoenix that result in serious injuries or fatalities to zero by 2050.</p>
<p>In addition to the student members, the committee will consist of 11 voting members who have already been appointed by Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council. The committee’s work will be better informed by including the perspectives of young drivers or road users who may also walk, bike or take public transit to get to their school campuses.<br></p>
<p>Student members of the committee must be at least 17 years old, able to attend quarterly meetings and interested in providing meaningful input about road safety. Interested students can learn more and download an application at <a href="/streets/roadsafety" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.phoenix.gov/streets/roadsafety" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/RoadSafety</a>. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The selection process will take place in late March 2023, with the committee’s first meeting expected to be held in April 2023. <br></p>
<p>The Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan is a culmination of an extensive planning effort that included a detailed five-year crash analysis (2016-2020), and a two-phase public engagement process that resulted in more than 5,000 comments from residents. The plan and other road safety education resources are available at <a href="/streets/roadsafety" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.phoenix.gov/streets/roadsafety" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/RoadSafety</a>.</p>
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| Street Transportation Department Hiring Event Set for Feb. 25 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2663 | Street Transportation | | 2/23/2023 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2663/street maintenance apprenticeship program.jpg | | Street Transportation Department Hiring Event Set for Feb. 25 | <div class="ExternalClass5B279F0E24764FCDADE8A7CB65BC7A92"><html>
<p>The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department will hold a walk-in hiring event on Saturday, February 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Maryvale Community Center and Park, 4420 N. 51st Avenue. The department is looking to fill a variety of open positions that include Street Maintenance Worker, Cement Finisher and Trades Helper.</p>
<p>These jobs offer career growth opportunities, excellent benefits and competitive salaries. City of Phoenix employees enjoy 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days, low-cost health plans, wellness incentives and a pension program.<br></p>
<p>No experience is required to apply for these positions and eligible attendees will receive a day-of interview. Those who are interested in applying are encouraged to bring a resume.</p>
<p>Job seekers can learn more about these positions and employment with the City of Phoenix by visiting <a target="_blank" tabindex="0" role="link" rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://phoenix.gov/Jobs?fbclid=IwAR2v8Fco11_uRJJb_bruv_HwSUs5rIvPg4kC_eGb0lUjVuqTDb3Recn52Js">Phoenix.gov/Jobs</a>. When on that webpage, click “Current Job Openings – Perspective Employees" and then search for “Maryvale Jobs and Resource Fair." Questions can also be directed to the Human Resources Department at 602-495-5700.</p>
<p>The Street Transportation Department hiring event will be part of the Maryvale Jobs and Resource Fair being hosted by District 5 Councilwoman Betty Guardado on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Maryvale Community Center and Park.<br></p>
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| Phoenix Launches Shared Micromobility Program | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2634 | Street Transportation | | 1/20/2023 11:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2634/micromobility program launch event.jpg | | Phoenix Launches Shared Micromobility Program | <div class="ExternalClassC0D0AEAFFF0C4D0D9EB0D1149FF93540"><html>
<p>The City of Phoenix launched its permanent Shared Micromobility Program on Friday by hosting a special event in downtown with vendors Lime and Spin. The vendors showcased their inventory of e-scooters, e-bikes, traditional pedal bikes and adaptive bikes to downtown stakeholders and the media.<br></p>
<p>Various vendors have operated e-scooters in downtown Phoenix since September 2019 as part of a city-managed pilot program. On December 14, 2022, City Council authorized the Street Transportation Department to finalize an agreement with Lime and Spin to be the official vendors when the pilot program ended. The permanent program began Friday, and starts ahead of an influx of visitors who will enjoy festivities scheduled to be held in downtown in February in conjunction with Super Bowl LVII.<br></p>
<p>Each vendor is permitted to deploy as many as 1,500 vehicles within the program boundary area, with at least 20 percent being a mix of e-bikes and traditional pedal bikes. The micromobility vehicles will be available to operate from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. daily. <br></p>
<p>The vendors will offer options for individuals with disabilities, as well as reduced rates for those living on low income or who receive government assistance. Additionally, the city has designated some areas as Equity Zones, where historical disinvestment has resulted in a lack of transportation and economic opportunity. The vendors will be required to deploy 30 percent of their fleet within Equity Zones. Discounted rates will also automatically apply for trips beginning in Equity Zones.</p>
<p>Learn more about the Shared Micromobility Program and view a program boundary and Equity Zones map by visiting <a target="_blank" href="/streets/scooters">Phoenix.gov/Scooters</a>.<br></p>
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