17 new speed cameras have been placed across the city of Phoenix, in school zones and spots with “histories of speed-involved crashes.”
“The Photo Safety Program is an important step forward in our commitment to reducing fatalities on Phoenix roads,” said City of Phoenix Street Transportation Director Briiana Velez in the statement.
City officials said corridor cameras will be placed in the following locations:
It’s a new year and a great opportunity to start fresh, why not get rid of some clutter in your home or garage and do some good for the community? Drop off items that are not usually easily recyclable, such as:
Gently used bikes
Hard drives, laptops, cell phones, flat-screen TVs
Gently used furniture, small working appliances, and home improvement supplies
Garden supplies
Grocery bags, bubble wrap, and ziplock bags
Arts and craft materials, office supplies
Nonperishable food
They also offer sensitive document shredding (NOT shredded onsite)
AZ Registrar of Contractors* – Unlicensed contractors targeting neighborhoods and how to submit a complaint
*The Registrar of Contractors regulates construction licenses across the state of Arizona. With over 60,000 licenses across the state, they are working to help ensure that work being done meets the workmanship standards that they hold their contractors to.
There is a rising concern of unlicensed contractors targeting neighborhoods throughout Arizona. They are joining your upcoming neighborhood association meeting to share information on hiring licensed contractors, how to submit a complaint, and other important information about the agency.
We had another successful Community Party this November 8th! Around 500 neighbors came out to enjoy games, free food, live music, and get to know their community.
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy it, and special thanks to our volunteers and our sponsors who helped make this event possible.
Thank you to Mayor Kate Gallego, Councilwoman Debra Stark, and Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano for attending and speaking at the party.
Sheaborhood residents are concerned about possible traffic danger if zoning is changed.
It was a full house at Shadow Mountain High School on Thursday (Oct. 23) night regarding the rezoning of the office building at 3420 E Shea Blvd to Multifamily Residence (see highlighted area below).
The attorney showed renditions of the owner’s ideas of a 4-story apartment building with underground parking, a dog park, a pool, and a pickleball court. It would not be subsidized by the City to be Affordable Housing.
The group appeared to be unanimously opposed. Some complained about losing views or apartments not fitting our neighborhood style. But by far the largest concern was traffic. The office building parking lot has only two exits. One on the east and one on the west side of the building. Both exit onto Shea right at a highly congested area where cars are going west and merging onto the freeway going either north or south. In rush hour traffic, this area can be backed up to 36th St. An even worse scenario is pulling out onto Shea from the office plaza and trying to make a left to go east. This is impossible in rush hour traffic.
The attorney said no traffic studies have been done as of now, but stated the City of Phoenix will advise him as to what is required regarding traffic studies. There was no promise that a study would be done, or if it was, that it would be shared with the community. But the attorney was convinced that this rezoning and apartment project would not happen easily.
The audience was heated but kept in control. It was a great outpouring of voices from the Sheaborhood. A petition has been started about this issue. Here is the site in case you are interested www.sheaborhoodpc.org/.
This rezoning will have to go before the Village Planning Committee. This will be an important meeting for the community to attend. If it gets to that point, I will notify everyone on the details of the meeting.
