A local resident submitted a request through GlendaleOne regarding the poor condition of the dirt road on Bethany Home Road between 99 and 107 Avenues In response, the Streets Team graded the road with a Gannon Tractor, first wetting the surface to minimize dust and loosen the soil for easier grading Great job, team!
Vacant Lot
A dedicated team within the Transportation Department works tirelessly to eliminate graffiti from the City of Glendale A two-person team known as the 'Graffiti Busters' was recently assigned to clean up a vacant lot that had been repeatedly vandalized If you come across any graffiti, please report it by submitting a GlendaleOne request. If you would prefer to report the issue by phone, contact the Graffiti Hotline at 623-930-3080.
Let's all do our part to help keep our city clean and beautiful!
Camelback Road between 91 Avenue and Loop 101 st
The Transportation Signs and Pavement Markings Division are making important improvements to enhance safety along Camelback Road. The division staff recently completed a restriping of the crosswalks, stop bars, and lane lines on Camelback Road between 91 Avenue and Loop 101. Nice work! st
The City of Glendale Transportation Right-of-Way team partnered with a tree care company to trim the historic Elephant Tree, a recognized Great Tree of Arizona since 2004. Its official designation, impressive size, and age are factors that contribute to the city's ongoing commitment to its care This maintenance effort also plays a crucial role in ensuring public safety. A sincere thank you to the team for preserving this beloved landmark and helping maintain a safe community!
71 Avenue and Claremont Avenue & 59 Avenue and Keim Drive
The Streets Team recently carried out asphalt repairs at several locations to address tripping hazards for pedestrians. They used a machine equipped with a two-footwide planer head and cutting bits to grind down uneven asphalt. Once the surface was lowered to the proper height, they applied hot asphalt and compacted it using a steel wheel roller. Thank you for helping keep our city safe!
Loop 101 Northbound On-Ramp at Bell Road
We are excited to announce the completion of a landscape restoration project along the Loop 101 northbound on-ramp at Bell Road. The Transportation Right-of-Way Landscaping crew worked hard to remove dead vegetation and debris that littered the area Approximately 40 tons of rock were dumped and spread evenly along the on-ramp right-of-way Thank you to the team for revitalizing this part of the community
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73 Avenue and Glendale Avenue
While they may not have been as persistent and heavy as years past, the monsoons kept our Right-of-Way team busy. Tree damage and remediation was one of the main responsibilities of the team and they responded quickly to an overturned tree that was blocking a sidewalk Thank you for keeping the city safe and looking nice!
Greenway Road and Judy Lynn Lane, from 69 Avenue to 71 Drive th st
Check out our latest road improvement project in the Sahuaro District between Greenway Road and Judy Lynn Lane, from 69 Avenue to 71 Drive Crews have been hard at work prepping the road using brooms along with street sweepers to clean the area of debris. After applying a crack sealant, Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS), a high-performance sealcoat that prevents damage from moisture and UV radiation, was applied in two coats over the top This process extends the pavement's service life by five to seven years, provides an aesthetically pleasing rich black color and reduces cleaning and maintenance costs
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, State Farm Stadium in Glendale hosted a celebration of life event The President and Vice President, along with other dignitaries, were in attendance The Transportation staff were notified of the event late on Monday, September 15, 2025 Staff had five full days to prepare for the event This included preparing plans for managing traffic during the event, staffing the event, and attending numerous internal and external meetings Unlike other events, parking at the stadium was limited as security measures were placed due to the president being in attendance, which made getting people to the event challenging While the Transportation System Management and Barricade Management team are no strangers to big events, having worked the Superbowl, the Final Four, Taylor Swift and other high-profile sporting and nonsporting events, this event came with little notice and not much time to prepare The plans were changing daily which made it difficult to carry out our work as scheduled
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, staff participated in the management of the event at the EOC, TMC and had boots on the ground Transportation staff worked alongside staff from the Glendale Police Department (GPD), the Glendale Fire Department (GFD), Emergency Management, the Secret Service, the Department of Public Safety and other groups at the EOC Staff worked the event starting at 4:00 AM and were there until 6:00 PM The event went off without a hitch thanks to the dedication of the staff
A special thank you goes out to Matt Smith and his staff at the Airport as well as Javier, Max, Victor, Gabriel and other Streets and Right of Way staff for their help leading up to the event and throughout the day of the event Thank you to the Transit Division staff as well, especially Nathan and Julie, for taking my calls and having staff ready to go when called upon The entire department came together to help make this event a success!
ROW Team
Excellent work on performing ROW beautification in the ADOT responsible area in the Loop 101 & Bell Rd area. Your dedication and prompt response to a concern brought to our attention are much appreciated.
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Kevin Miller
Great communication as senior leader, Kevin Miller, has a positive and productive approach to notify serious issues in the city and help the Streetlighting Dept. with knockdowns and abnormalities, specifically with our Northern Parkway purple lights. I appreciate you and thank you.
- Victor GarciaManny Figueroa
A huge thank you to Manny for his outstanding leadership and dedication in ensuring the ADOT project was completed on time, despite some unusual challenges. His drive and hard work were key to our success. Manny is my right-hand man always ready to take the lead so I can focus on my responsibilities. I truly couldn’t do it without him!
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The Streetlighting Dept. has big gratitude for Brayden’s safety ethics and noticing a potential accident with the storm we recently had. Some Streetlighting fixture doors were loosened and he asked his supervisor during his free time if he could assist our Steetlighting Dept. Much appreciated and thank you.
Traffic Education Team
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Good job partnering with the Police Department in responding to the request for a traffic education at Mountain Ride High School.
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Transportation Project Mangers and Budget Group
Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas with the Engineering Department leadership regarding CIP projects.
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Excellent work on clearing the sidewalks in the Glendale Community College area promptly. Streets Team
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Matt Smith
I would like to recognize Matt for working with the FAA and obtaining almost $1million in grants for the Airport Master Plan Update and Airfield Lighting and Signage Design. In addition, the Council approved the Resolution.
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Christina Telles, Tina Robles, & Frank Gordova
Julie, Jeff, and Abel would like to recognize the top 3 driver's for their on time performance average of 2 months being over 99%. Christina Telles with 99.65%, Tina Robles with 99.35%, and Frank Cordova with 99.23%.
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Judy Anderson & Chantell Vidaure
I appreciate all the help that they have provided while I continue to learn good practices in the documentation of purchases and requests, as well as dropping friendly reminders for items I might miss. - Lucas Roatch -
I would like to thank Victor for his professionalism and teamwork. He’s provided me with useful information and contacts for work that his crew is doing out in the field. He also helped out by ordering me a hardhat in order to be safe while in the field.
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Andrew Gonzales
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Thank you, Andrew, for making sense of our complex airport security issues and always striving to keep our tenants, neighbors and citizens safe. We frequently have varying situations, and you are able to maintain a standard of safety to our best ability.
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Jordan Baltierra
If I have a question about anything he will have an answer. Overall, he has been very helpful to me. Thank you.
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Tony Abbo & Ruben Lopez
Thanks to Tony and Reuben for their leadership and with support from the staff we were able to pull these last-minute events off. I don’t think there is anyone else that can do what we do!
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How to
When voting for Employee of the Quarter, you ’ re recognizing staff who have made significant contributions. Please follow these guidelines:
Who: Briefly describe the staff member you are nominating.
What: Explain how they demonstrated excellence or went above and beyond, including any challenges they may have faced
Outcome: Highlight the results of their efforts and how they benefited the City, with any measurable data if possible.
Reflective of Most Recent Hire Date
Jeff Henry - Trans Ops Supt - 39 years!
Andrew Gonzales - Airport Sec Sys Specialist - 18 years
Raul Alvarez - Dispatch/Router - 11 years
Patrick Sage - Planning Administrator - 11 years
Javier Gurrola - Principal Engineer - 10 years
Randy Moreno - Traffic Eng Supervisor - 9 years
Tony Abbo - Deputy Director/ City Traff. Eng. - 6 years
Matthew Smith - Airport Administrator - 3 years
Carlos Munoz - Streets Crewleader - 3 years
Terry Tramel - Service Worker - 2 years
Jack Jarrell - Temp. Gen. Laborer - 2 years
Renee Bridgeman - Airport Temp. Clerical - 1 year
Luis Garibay Temp. Traffic Eng.
Brad Alatorre ROW Service Worker
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HR & Risk Management has announced a new online Incident Reporting Portal, which went live, Monday, September 15, 2025
This new portal link replaces the current page, allowing employees logged into the City network to report incidents quickly and securely.
What’s
The existing portal link will redirect employees to the new page. Employees already logged into the network can log incidents without reentering their credentials Please update any bookmarks or intranet references to the new link below.
What
All workplace incidents, including injury/illness, vehicle accidents, property damage, and near misses, should be reported through the portal from any device.
Whenever a vehicle or property accident, injury/illness, or near miss occurs, employees must notify their supervisor and Risk Management within 24 hours and submit an online report.
Access the NEW Risk Management Incident Portal: Click on the link below to access the NEW online Risk Management portal https://live.origamirisk.com/Origami/Dashbo ards/Show/10049?dashboardType=H
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a good opportunity to increase safety messaging across all platforms At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian, which is why pedestrian safety is an essential part of every highway safety communications plan. 7,314 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2023, a 4% decrease from the 7,593 pedestrian fatalities in 2022.
A teen’s inexperience behind the wheel makes them more susceptible to crashes, so including teen safety messaging in a traffic safety communication plan is important. Specific risk factors for teens behind the wheel include: alcohol and drug use, not wearing a seat belt, distracted driving, additional passengers, speeding, and drowsy driving.
A reminder, National School Bus Safety Week is October 20-24 — an opportunity to increase safety messaging. Millions of children across the nation ride on a school bus every day – that’s why school bus safety is important in every community.
October 2 – November 6 “Know Your Numbers” Health Screenings & Flu Shots Onsite
The Health Screenings provide valuable insight into your current health and well-being and are available to all benefit eligible employees Earn 10,000 points for participating! Onsite flu shots are for employees and family members on the City BCBSAZ medical plan Earn 2,500 points for a flu shot or other preventive vaccine. Watch for details coming soon.
Thursday, October 23 - City of Glendale Blood Drive
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Bloodmobile parked at Glendale Adult Center
Every two seconds someone in the U S needs blood, the City of Glendale is committed to helping our blood supply meet the demands and we invite you to help Blood shortages happen in AZ and every donor matters. Be a Hero and sign-up today! Blood donors earn 500 points towards the Wellness Incentive. Visit donors.vitalant.org or contact Ali Waelchli-Brooks, 623930-2467 Sponsor Code: Glendale
Move More Step Challenge: African Challenge October 20 - January 2 th nd *Registration opens 10/10*
The Truth Cycle: Why you Feel Stuckand How to Break Free Starts at 4PM, October 22
Click on the link, scan the QR code, or find us on the Employee Portal for directions about how to register on the ShareTheRide site and then track trips and enter contests.
For questions, please contact your Transportation Coordinator Susan Angotti at x3508. Our very own Susan Angotti, along with travel coordinators from all over
How much do you know about this month’s newsletter? Read and choose the correct options and find out!
If you complete the trivia correctly, you will be entered to win a prize from Amazon! Multiple people will be chosen each month. Email your answers to Tom (tholzschuh@glendaleaz.com). The winners will be announced by Friday, October 17.
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Good Luck!
Why did the road grading take place on Bethany Home Road?
a) The team needed a project.
b) The road was too dusty.
c) A local resident placed a GlendaleOne.
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Which team completed the restoration?
a) Graffiti Team
b) Right-of-Way Team
c) PMP Team
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How many people are on the Graffit Team?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 3
Between what two streets did the Camelback restriping occur?
a) 91 Avenue and 99 Avenue st th
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When did the Origami Risk Incident Reporting Portal go live?
a) It hasn’t yet gone live.
b) 9/15/25
c) 10/31/2025
Teen Driver Safety Week takes place when?
a) 10/19-24
b) Loop 101 b) 10/19-25
c) 91 Avenue and Loop 101 st c) 10/20-24
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What is the Elephant Tree recognized as?
a) A Eucalyptus Tree
b) An Elephant Tree
c) A Great Tree of Arizona
10 Why did the Streets Team complete the Asphalt Projects?
a) They were a tripping hazard
b) To keep cars from crashing
c) To make the roadway look nicer
Who do you contact for ShareTheRide information?
a) Susan Angotti
b) Transportation Planner
c) Employee Portal
What replaced The Grid?
a) Transportation News
b) The Grid II
c) Employee Portal