City Streets crews have recently completed repairs to uneven brick pavers in the Glendale Historic Downtown area, addressing community concerns about pedestrian safety Key areas, including walkways near businesses and public spaces, were thoroughly inspected and restored to ensure smooth transitions while preserving the distinctive brick aesthetics of our historic district These updates not only enhance pedestrian safety but also help maintain the welcoming character of our downtown area Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our City's infrastructure!
HAWK Activation
High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK)
The City recently completed two pedestrian signalized crossings, also known as HAWKs. One is located on Bethany Home Road, just east of 58 Avenue, and the other on Camelback Road, just east of the 53 Avenue intersection Both projects were funded through a grant from the Maricopa Association of Governments’ Roadway Safety Program (RSP)
The projects included the installation of pedestrian signals, roadway improvements, signing, striping, and other miscellaneous construction activities. At the Bethany Home Road location, a decorative median fence was also built to discourage midblock crossings between the 58 Avenue and 59 Avenue intersections.
These projects provide pedestrians with safe crossing points on two roads that are traditionally heavily traveled. The new HAWK installations are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian safety within Glendale.
New RRFB Crosswalks
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
The Transportation Department recently completed the installation of two Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on Sack Drive east of 67 Avenue and on north Kent Schluck Way south of Royal Palm. This brings the number of RRFB installations within the City to 6 locations.
A RRFB is a pedestrian-activated warning device that consists of yellow LED rectangular flashing lights that draws attention to the crossing and provide information to approaching traffic that a pedestrian or a bicyclist is attempting to cross the roadway
RRFB’s have shown that there is an improved “yield to pedestrian” compliance from motorists as well as increased visibility and awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists who wish to cross the street.
Royal Palm and Kent Schluck
Updated Crosswalk Lighting st
Orangewood Avenue & 91 Avenue
The intersection at west Orangewood Avenue and north 91 Avenue is a busy intersection as Raymond S. Kellis High School borders this intersection from the northeast. There is a crosswalk at this intersection on the eastside of north 91 Avenue for pedestrians crossing west Orangewood Avenue The Transportation Department was notified by Raymond S Kellis High School that it received numerous complaints that there was a lack of lighting at this crosswalk
The Transportation Department responded to the request by investigating to determine if the amount of light was sufficient at the crosswalk by using lighting design software The analysis confirmed that both the amount of light and the distribution could be improved
The Transportation Department proceeded to improve the lighting of this crosswalk by increasing the wattage/mounting heights of the fixtures and adding an additional light to an existing streetlight pole. With the newly added lighting, safety for travelers along the road has increased as it has been proven that increased lighting reduces the number of fatalities.
Updates at Airport
A New Flight School
Glendale Regional Airport is excited to welcome a new addition: Mesa Air, a flight school equipped with a fleet of 30 planes With this expansion, our tie-down spaces are now at full capacity, and for the first time, we have a waiting list for tie-downs
Upcoming Projects
Brought to you by Tony Abbo
Olive Avenue: AJP has wrapped up work on two projects on Olive Avenue; Signal improvements at Olive Avenue and 59 Avenue to 67 Avenue lighting and the Olive Avenue and 61 Avenue intersection signal improvements
The Bus Pullout on northbound 59 Avenue north of the Bell Road intersection is expected to be completed by the 1 week in March
67 Avenue and Montebello Avenue HAWK: SRP has completed their underground utility work and construction on the HAWK pedestrian traffic signal will start in early March.
67 Avenue - Greenway Road to Bell Road Pavement Preservation: The contractor (Paveco) will start construction activities on the project during the month of March. If you use 67 Avenue to and from work, allow for some extra time as there will be construction activities on both northbound and southbound 67 Avenue between the Greenway Road and Bell Road intersections
Ballpark Boulevard: Work on the Ballpark Road widening and intersection improvements at the 99 Avenue intersection is expected to begin in April after the conclusion of spring training
Spring Training has already begun Expect delays in and around Camelback Ranch stadium especially on Ballpark Boulevard and on Camelback Road between Ballpark Boulevard and Loop 101 The Last game is slated for March 24, 2025 As always, allow extra time to reach the stadium, drive cautiously near it, and watch for pedestrians and event staff Safety is everyone ’ s responsibility!
Fatal Crash Data
Employee Recognition
Kudos
Justin Smith, Robert Ream, and Becca Fastje
Great job getting the Speed Cushion program back up and running We are on schedule to get 6-7 locations done before the end of the fiscal year Keep up the good work
- Tony Abbo -
Diego Padilla, Reuben Lopez, the ITS Signal Division Staff
Thank you for making the 53 Avenue/Camelback and the 58 Avenue and Bethany Home Road HAWK projects a reality. I also appreciate all the hard work you ’ ve put into the project, from the early stages during the submittal reviews to the inspections and coordination with the contractor, all the way to the activation of the HAWK You guys rock!
- Tony Abbo -
Kevin Miller, Edwin Anchondo, and Diego Padilla
- Tony Abbo -
I want to express my sincere appreciation for the work you did on Friday afternoon to get the signal at the intersection of 91 Avenue and Copper Canyon High School back in operation after the signal cabinet was struck The City, as well as myself personally, appreciate your efforts and swift action in getting the cabinet back in place and operational after it was hit and damaged You guys rock!
- Tony Abboth
ROW Team
I want to thank the ROW team for always being ready to respond to all requests we send your way, without hesitation or complaints. Your hard work behind Thunderbird Lounge is not only appreciated by Transportation Management but also greatly valued by the City Attorney's Office. Thank you for everything you do!
- Victor Abril -
Jan Lawson
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I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your assistance with the WIFA procurement issue we encountered. Your support helped me better understand the entire process, which allowed me to make the necessary adjustments to the landscape restoration budget.
I especially appreciate the time you took to create a workable spreadsheet that keeps all the various components organized in one place Your continued support is invaluable and will ensure that the ROW division successfully completes these projects on time and within budget
Thank you once again!
- Victor Abril -
Employee Recognition
Kudos
Judy Anderson and Chantell Vidaure
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Judy and Chantell for their unwavering support, assistance, and exceptional contributions. Your efforts have been instrumental in unifying processes across the Transportation department You have both established a commendable rapport with each division, fostering trust and creating an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas This collaboration has been vital in driving growth and streamlining our operations We could not have achieved this success without your dedication
- Maya Pazos -
Right of Way Crew
I would like to recognize Max Morales, Victor Abril, and the ROW Crew for the clean-up of the trash and debris behind the Thunderbird Lounge The CAO appreciates the work that was performed Thank you to the whole team it looks great!
- Daren Frank -
Erin Steffa & Jan Lawson
Thank you for all your hard work that went into helping us identify funding and getting the contract for the Traffic Engineering staff augmentation done. Becca and I have been working on "overdrive" and we will finally be getting the much needed help that we were seeking
Marilu Garcia
- Tony Abboth
Thank you for updating the GIS Map for signals and ITS Your efforts are sincerely appreciated The turnaround time was so amazing It exceeded my expectations
- Tony Abbo -
Anniversaries
Reflective of Most Recent Hire Date
Jim Gum - Airport Operations Supervisor - 32 years!!!
Julie Patterson - Management Assistant, Airport - 17 years
Reuben Lopez - Transportation Systems Manager - 9 years
Tracy Klein - Management Assistant, Director - 4 years
Isaiah Acosta - Service Worker, Airport - 3 years
Bryan Herndandez - Senior Service Worker, ROW - 3 years
Cassandra Johnston - Traffic Education Program Manager - 3 years
Patty Cofield - Transit Operator - 2 years
Chantell Vidaure - Administrative Support Specialist - 2 years
Yelsin Romano - Service Worker, Signs & Markings - 1 year
Daniel Blount - Utility Locator - 1 year
Employee Recognition
Marc was born and raised in Arizona, with a love for the outdoors, hiking, and spending time with family We hope that you will feel right at home Here’s to new adventures and making memories with the City of Glendale! If you see Marc around, be sure to give them a warm welcome!
Adrian, a Phoenix native, has a passion for traveling and discovering new places He will be working in the Right of Way division When he’s not exploring the world or working, he loves attending live shows and concerts. If you see Adrian around, be sure to give them a warm welcome!
Gabriel is also an Arizona native! He loves offroading and outdoor shooting If you share some of these hobbies, take some time to say hi to Gabriel. We hope you are excited to be with the City of Glendale! If you see Gabriel around, be sure to give them a warm welcome!
Glad You Are Here!
Have you seen Zack around? If you do, be sure to say hello! Zack will be helping cover for Alan Heathcoat while he is away You may only see him a few times each week, as he is contracted through Kimley-Horn. If you do run into Zack, make sure to give him a warm welcome!
Events & Information
Family Bike Ride
&
Wellness
Saturday, March 1
WellStyles Move More 5K walk/run and 1-mile event and Wellness Fair
9:00 am – 12 pm, Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center, 5600 W Union Hills Drive Join WellStyles and Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ at our annual walk run event!
Thursday, March 6
8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Bloodmobile parked at Foothills Recreation and Center
Thursday, March 20
8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Bloodmobile parked at Glendale Adult Center
Make an appointment today! Visit donors vitalant org to donate or contact Ali Waelchli-Brooks, 623930-2467 Sponsor Code: Glendale
Wednesday, March 12
1:00 – 2:30 pm, Glendale Adult Center, Room 104
In this 90-minute session you will learn about “raw coping power” and how you can use stress to learn and grow. Wellness Program Manager, Ali Waelchli-Brooks will help you learn to identify stress triggers and choose coping strategies to help build your innate coping power. This interactive session will be held in-person and limited to 20 participants Register in NEOGOV Learn or see the GRID Calendar for steps to register When? April 6, 2025
Transit Updates
Hi everyone!
Please click on the link below for directions about how to register on the ShareTheRide site and then track trips and enter contests Please contact your
Transportation Coordinator – Susan Angotti @ x3508. How to register on ShareTheRide
Events & Information
March Safety Tips
Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
Vehicle safety recalls are crucial for protecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians from potential harm due to manufacturing defects or safety issues. By addressing these concerns, we can prevent collisions and save lives, ensuring vehicles meet the necessary safety standards for public road use.
National Safety Council
NSC offers virtual and in-person, instructor-led training Employees trained through NSC Learning make their workplace safer for everyone Check out the NSC Learning Events Calendar or click on the logo to the right for a variety of free webinars and podcasts.
Have you Completed your OTIS / NIMS Trainings?
Although not enjoyable trainings, we are required to stay up-to-date! Please make sure to complete each training as it is assigned. If you would like to complete them all at once or have any questions at all, let Emily Pompa know! Click the “HSI” logo to access your account and work on trainings!
Transportation Challenge
Carefully Read the Directions Below
With March Madness just around the corner, we are kicking off this month's challenge with an exciting fill-in bracket competition! Attached on the last page is a blank bracket that needs to be completed and submitted by March 16, 2025 The winner will be the person whose bracket most closely mirrors the actual outcomes of the tournament The winner will be announced after the conclusion of March Madness and will receive a $10 gift card as a prize! You may submit your bracket in one of the following ways:
Putting your answers in the suggestion box at your site with your name
FebruaryWinner
Scanning the QR Code on page 1 of the newsletter. Chantell Vidaure
Through email to Emily Pompa, Cassandra Johnston, Tracy Klein, Susan Angotti, Julie Patterson, Gilbert Gonzales or Tony Abbo
