| 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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| Phoenix Fire Launches New Online Incident History Map | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2761 | Fire | | 5/31/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2761/349554671_2062112010857250_9054991338937107170_n.jpg | | Phoenix 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/fire | News |
| Phoenix Joins Historic Colorado River Conservation Effort | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2766 | Water Services | | 5/31/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2766/NRWSD_CO_River_BOR_749w.jpg | | Phoenix 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>
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