Crews have been hard at work improving streets in the Yucca District They applied a crack sealing treatment on streets north of Missouri Avenue to Montebello Avenue, west of 75th Avenue to 78th Avenue This process seals cracks on the pavement’s surface, preventing moisture and other damaging materials from entering the base of the roadway. This is the first step in preparation for a slurry seal application in Fall 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on efforts to keep our streets safe and wellmaintained! For more information, please call our Pavement Management Project (PMP) hotline at 602-532-6250.
Division Highlights
BE AFTER Sign Upgrade
83rd Avenue and Union Hills Drive
The Signing & Pavement Markings team recently replaced two old “Welcome to Glendale” signs with a sign displaying the new logo at southbound 83rd Avenue and Eastbound Union Hills Drive They look great!
Flashing Yellow Installation
Olive Avenue and 55th Avenue
As part of the Flashing Yellow Arrow project, the City recently upgraded the operation of the signal at Olive Avenue and 55th Avenue to include a flashing yellow arrow The intersection was funded through the state’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), due to the number of crashes at the intersection
The construction was performed by AJP electric. The contractor replaced the signal poles and mast arms at the Northwest and Southeast corner of the intersection. All signal heads were also upgraded to include 3-inch yellow reflective tape around the outer border of the signal head assembly to enhance visibility of the signal, especially at night Finally, all the pedestrian push buttons at the intersection were upgraded to meet current requirements
New Gus Buses
Providing Reliability and Comfort
Three brand new Glendale Urban Shuttle buses and five new Glendale Onboard buses have been added to our fleet to serve the citizens of Glendale Transit utilized grant funds to procure these new vehicles Nine buses in total have been purchased and the last GUS bus will be
arriving imminently. The new buses provide Glendale residents with more reliability and comfort. These new additions also bring a professional image to the streets of Glendale and our passengers report that they are happy with the updated fleet!
Division Highlights
Lock Removal
Westbound Loop 101 Bridge
Have you ever noticed the locks on the pedestrian bridge fencing over the Loop 101 Westbound lanes? Our Streets crew recently removed them and cleaned up the bridge for safety Great work, team!
AFTER BEFORE
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award
The City was recently awarded $100,000 in Federal Active Transportation Planning (ATP) grant funds, a competitive grant program The grant will assist in the design of improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists along the eight-mile Maryland Avenue Corridor, from 43rd
Avenue in the East to New River Trail in the West. The study, once completed, will position the City to apply for construction funds. The project, when fully deployed, will help to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along the Maryland Avenue Corridor. The grant application was prepared by Patrick Sage, our Transportation Planner. Way to go Patrick!
Sidewalk Infill
Northern Avenue Between 71st and 68th Avenues
The Transportation Department continues its mission to provide a safe and continuous sidewalk network throughout the City Transportation Planning recently worked with the Engineering Department to construct 1,500 feet of concrete sidewalk on the south side of Northern Avenue between 68th and 71st Avenue immediately West of Grand Avenue Closing this sidewalk gap provides safer access for pedestrians to the signalized crossing at the Grand Avenue/Northern Avenue intersection and improves non-automobile mobility along the Northern Avenue corridor Construction was completed in three weeks
Division Highlights
Slurry Seal
Maryland Avenue Between 51st & 54th Avenues
A slurry seal is a cost-effective pavement maintenance solution that extends the life of asphalt surfaces by 5-7 years. It involves applying a blend of asphalt emulsion, fine aggregates, water, and additives to create a protective layer over existing pavement. This process fills minor cracks, seals the surface, and restores a uniform
appearance, safeguarding against oxidation and moisture. Ideal for residential streets and parking lots, slurry seal is perfect for addressing light wear and tear. It’s a smart choice for enhancing the longevity of pavements without the need for major repairs. Keep your asphalt looking fresh and protected!
School Zone Flasher Installation
51st Avenue and Camelback Road
The school flasher program was initiated with the intent to install flashing beacons and radar speed feedback signs at schools located on arterialstreets.
As part of the Transportation Department’s emphasis on safety, staff recently completed theupgradingoftheschoolzonesigninginthe vicinity of Great Hearts Academies – Maryvale Preparatory Academy The school is located on CamelbackRoad,justWestof51stAvenue
The project was a joint venture between the Traffic Signal Division, Traffic Mitigation Division, and the Signing and Pavement Markings Division All work was done using City forces
Employee Recognition
Employee of the Quarter
Congratulations to our Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Erin Steffa!
“Every year she makes modifications to the SBT to make it more user friendly and reduce the amount of errors that can occur. She is very reachable and helps out the groups that are under my direction whenever an issue comes up. She helps us track down errors and also works with procurement and finance to allocate funding to the correct budgets ”
Use the QR code on p. 1 to nominate for Quarter 4!
2024 Success Factors Excellence
Award Winners and Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to Julie Patterson for receiving the Commitment to Service Excellence Award and to Isaiah Acosta, our runner up for Innovation!!!
We would also like to congratulate all that received honorable mentions...
Personal Accountability/Integrity
Patrick Sage
Organizational Awareness
Victor Abril
Rebecca Fastje
Teambuilding
Tony Abbo
Tracy Klein
Continuous Learning
Reuben Loepz
Innovation
Isaiah Acosta
Jerry Carlson
Victor Garcia
Marilu Garcia
Steve Pena
Effective
Communication
Cassandra Johnston
Judy Anderson
Leadership
Purab Adabala
Marilu Garcia
Excellence in Service
Victor Abril
Tim Hoover
Purab Adabala
Darrell Albios
Cervando Antunez
Eliseo Aranda
Sergio Cervantes
Manuel Figueroa
Isacc Gonzales
Jose Gutierrez
Cassandra Johnston
Reuben Lopez
Kevin Miller
Jesse Morales
Max Moreno
Randy Moreno
Diego Padilla
Julie Patterson
Bryan Hernandez
FY2025 nominations are now open and accepted through July 25, 2025
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Employee Recognition
Kudos
Victor
Garcia
Thank for making time on Friday to address an urgent street lighting request that came in late Friday morning You completed your investigation, prepared a map showing the affected area, reported promptly with a status update, and put in a request with Fluoresco to get the maintenance work done first thing on Monday. Thank you for being a great team member! It is people like you that makes our job rewarding.
- Tony Abbo -
Matthew Aldama, Yeslin Romano, Antonio Martinez Jr, Gilbert Gonzales Jr, & Marcelo Delgado
I wanted to congratulate you on obtaining your IMSA Signs & Markings Level 1 certification. This is a great accomplishment. I am very proud of each one of you This is the first time in the past 5 years in which we have had our entire signing and pavement marking staff certified in this IMSA certification category
- Tony Abbo -
Victor
Garcia
& David Winters
Thank You for getting the streetlights fixed so quickly They arrived yesterday and fixed the light on Hillcrest, Hill Ln, and 69th
- Sharon Mesa -
Signing & Pavement Marking Crew
Congratulations to everyone on the Signing and Pavement Marking Crew for obtaining their CDLs!
- Alan Heathcoat -
Erin Steffa, Rueben Lopez & Diego Padilla
I want to express my gratitude for going above and beyond to assist me with a few technical problems prior to the Run, Hide, Fight presentation. Your willingness to jump in and troubleshoot is commendable and I am so grateful for your help!!!
- Cassandra Johnston -
Darrell Albios & Lucas Roatch
I want to extend my sincere appreciation to you and the ITS team for getting the camera at the Pedestrian Bike Bridge over Loop 101 functional and also connecting it to the City system Your efforts are much appreciated. Keep up the good work!
- Tony Abbo -
Employee Recognition
Bonding at Airport
Airport Crew Finding some Stress Relief
Staff at the Glendale Airport recently participated in a fun and lively photoshoot, featuring a bony crew member! The photos capture not only the joy of teamwork but also the strengthening of valuable work relationships. A big thank you to the Airport Division for sharing these moments and bringing some laughter into our day!
New Hires
Welcome!
Renee Bridgeman
Admin Support Specialist
I am an Arizona native, born in Tucson and raised in Phoenix My husband and I have four children and eleven grandchildren, the youngest of whom is two months old. For the past 30 years, I have primarily worked as a surgery scheduler in the medical industry
Promotions
Congratulations!
Carlos Munoz
New Streets Crewleader
Departures
Best of Luck!
Jessie Devins
Sr Service Worker
November Anniversaries
Reflective of Most Recent Hire Date
Kirby Houben - Service Worker, Airport - 34 years
Ryan Deniger - Dispatcher - 10 years
Sergio Cervantes - Sr Service Worker, ROW - 9 years
Garry Armstrong - Lead Transit Operator - 9 years
Steven Pena - Signs & Markings Supervisor - 8 years
Raymundo Olea - Transit Operator - 8 years
Santos Gaxiola - Sr Service Worker, Streets - 6 years
David Winters - Streetlights Program Manager - 5 years
David Soto - Traffic Operations Elec Tech - 5 years
Sarai Mediano - Transit Operator - 3 years
Benjamin Reyes - Traffic Engineering Specialist - 3 years
Lionel Taddie - Dispatcher - 2 years
Holidays
Events
October 15 through December 2: Move More Challenge: Bridges Around the World – Our COG fall Move More Challenge is a virtual tour of bridges around the world. It’s time to Move More so gear up and go outside. Your team of 10 walkers will take a virtual trek through some stunning scenery and amazing feats of engineering Meet the step goal of 7,000 steps per day and you will earn 4,500 bonus points towards the annual wellness incentive The program is simple, track minutes of activity or daily steps using a pedometer, fitness device or smartphone app. Registration begins October 7: join.virginpulse.com/wellstyles.
Kick Start Bonus Points – October 1 through November 30 – Now is the time to start earning points in the WellStyles portal! If you earn 2,000 points from October 1 – November 30 – you will get 2,000 bonus points to kick start your program earnings! Complete your wellness assessment, get a flu shot, join a challenge, track healthy habits- earn baby earn!
Tuesday, November 5 Wednesday, November 6 Thursday, November 7 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM 7 AM - 11 AM Field Ops, Make Ready Shop
Foothills Police Station, Conference Room
System of Care Campus, Event Center, 7677 W. Bethany Home Rd
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Events & Information
November Safety Tips
Holiday Impaired Driving Awareness
During the holiday season, impaired driving risks rise due to celebrations. It's vital to raise awareness about the dangers and encourage everyone to use designated drivers or rideshares for a safe and joyful experience.
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week highlights the dangers of driving while fatigued It's essential to prioritize rest and awareness, reminding everyone that staying alert behind the wheel is crucial
World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims
Make sure to honor those lost or injured in traffic crashes This day is a strong reminder to advocate for safer roads and to support victims and their families, fostering a commitment to prevent future tragedies
Occupant Protection Day
Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in a crash, reminding everyone to buckle up every time they are on the road
Blackout Wednesday
The day before Thanksgiving is a key time to remind everyone not to drink and drive. Enjoy celebrations responsibly by planning ahead, using designated drivers or rideshares to ensure a safe journey home.
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 and/or click on the logo to the left to learn more!
Events & Information
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Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather, a time for gratitude and reflection for the wonderful blessings bestowed upon us and sharing those blessings with others. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the exceptional Transportation staff; it is your diligence and commitment that makes our department efficacious Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your time off.
