A new pilot program in Phoenix is increasing public access to chilled water. The city recently installed two fountain prototypes downtown.Just off Washington Street near Third Avenue, in Cesar Chavez Plaza, is a bright blue water fountain. On each side you can get a drink. In the middle, you can fill a bottle.
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a plan to transition the city’s bus fleet to zero-emission models by 2040. “What this plan does is ensure that we will only be ordering hybrid and zero emission buses after 2024, which will completely then end our dependence on fossil fuel transit in terms of new purchases,” said Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari.
On Tuesday, Phoenix leaders will be asked to publicly condemn the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, along with state bans on abortion. If approved, the proposed resolution would state the council’s opposition to national and state restrictions. It also supports full reproductive health care access for all pregnant residents and calls on Arizona lawmakers to
Phoenix leaders recently voted to allow electric bikes on all city streets and agreed to extend a downtown pilot program for electric scooters.Razor and Spin will continue to rent e-scooters downtown for another year. The extension will give city staff time to create a comprehensive micro mobility program, rather than just a scooter program. Micro mobility devices include
The Phoenix City Council recently voted to adopt a roadway strategy known as Vision Zero. The move is expected to better position Phoenix to get more federal funding.The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes at least $5 billion for communities to advance Vision Zero. That means prioritizing safety so deaths and severe injuries are eliminated.