CITY NEWS
PHOENIX APPROVES NEW PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD FOR PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECTS NOW AVAILABLE PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL HAS APPROVED THE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2023. The plans include Transportation 2050 and Arizona highway user revenue funded pavement maintenance projects to improve street conditions throughout the city. The city’s pavement maintenance budget includes $90 million per year through fiscal year 2023, by which time nearly 1,650 street miles will be treated. The City Council’s action to advance funding to accelerate paving projects allows the city to significantly
repair more of its most deteriorated streets and extend the lifespan of its aging street network. “As long as we have cars and roads, we will have potholes. However, with the approval of new pavement maintenance projects throughout the city, road improvements will happen much faster,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “As the fastest growing city, Phoenix needs safe roads and a strong public transportation system to keep ahead of population growth and today’s vote ensures that we are planning not just for current residents but for future Phoenicians as well.”
The planned projects were identified and prioritized based on street condition assessment data, field evaluations and public input. “The city held more than 75 public meetings across the city to gain extensive community input that helped the city prioritize which streets should be included in the pavement maintenance program,” said Councilwoman Debra Stark, who chairs the Aviation and Transportation Subcommittee. “I am proud that this plan reflects the community’s input, as well as street condition assessments and field evaluations.”
To help the community stay informed and provide an easy way to see progress, the Street Transportation Department launched a dashboard with near real-time information about pavement maintenance projects through 2023. The interactive dashboard allows users to sort projects by type, location and status. To see the dashboard and for more information, visit Phoenix.gov/ Pavement. For more information about the Street Transportation Department, visit Phoenix.gov/Streets.
CHARITABLE CAUSES SEE RECORD PROCEEDS FROM SPECIALTY PLATE SALES SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES EACH HAVE A UNIQUE LOOK, BUT ONE THING THEY ALL HAVE IN COMMON IS THE ABILITY TO RAISE A RECORD AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR ARIZONA CHARITABLE CAUSES. In Fiscal Year 2019, which concluded June 30, a total of just over $11.2 million were raised for endeavors ranging from support of Arizona veterans’ programs, Special Olympics, organ donation, hunger relief, university scholarships and many other causes. Monies raised have steadily grown for a number of years. In FY 2015, the total was just over $8.7 million, increasing to nearly $9.4 million in FY 2016. FY 2017 saw more than $9.8 million raised followed by $10.6 million in FY 2018.
“The specialty plate program is a real point of pride for Arizona and is a tremendous success,” said Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division Director Eric Jorgensen. “Raising more than $11 million in the last Fiscal Year proves Arizonans are both generous and eager to support great causes and organizations they believe in.” Customers who wish to select a plate can go to servicearizona.com and once a selection is made may click on a link for more information that outlines which cause is supported by the sale of a particular plate. Specialty plates are created by an act of the Arizona legislature and the program, which began in 1989, is administered by the MVD.
EUROPEAN WAX CENTER TO OPEN AT DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE
EWC BRINGS EXPERT EYEBROW, FACIAL AND BODY WAXING TO CENTER IN FALL 2019 DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE WILL WELCOME EUROPEAN WAX CENTER IN FALL 2019, WHICH WILL BE LOCATED BETWEEN CHIPOTLE AND FLOWER CHILD ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. The Desert Ridge Marketplace location will offer an array of waxing services, including eyebrows, facial and body waxing for men and women, as well as package options for regular waxes at a
discount. Any new guest to European Wax Center is also eligible for a free wax offer. For customer convenience, online reservation scheduling will be available for the Desert Ridge Marketplace location at waxcenter.com. “European Wax Center is a leader in the waxing industry making it a perfect addition to our selection of beauty services at Desert Ridge Marketplace,”
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said Jenny Cushing, vice president of leasing at Vestar. European Wax Center is the latest addition to Desert Ridge Marketplace’s lineup of salon and beauty tenants, including The Beauty District Salon Suites, Amazing Lash Studio, Fashion Nails & Spa and ULTA Beauty. “We believe that waxing should be a luxurious, yet affordable experience that leaves individuals feeling pam-
pered, confident and gorgeous,” said Traci Swanson, owner of European Wax Center. “We are eager to share our new location with the Desert Ridge community.” To schedule your reservation or to find out additional information about European Wax Center, visit waxcenter.com. To learn more about how Desert Ridge Marketplace continues to evolve, visit shopdesertridge.com or visit the center at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. northtatumtimes.com
