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Improvements are on the way to 100 Regional Transit System bus stops across Gainesville including ADA features, covered shelters and better lighting. The project is funded by FTA and FDOT grants.

GNV to add ADA improvements to 100 Regional Transit System bus stops The City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) is improving 100 city bus stops to make public transportation more comfortable and convenient for all neighbors. This extended project, which is budgeted at $1,990,569, is funded through grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) an...

The activity happening in east Gainesville – between Hawthorne Road and SE Eighth Avenue – is a sign of the city’s commitment to driving economic growth in the area, in partnership with Alachua County and UF Health. Plans for the area include a new RTS transit station, new housing and more.

Ongoing construction part of health and economic development project in east Gainesville Plans for the area sandwiched between Hawthorne Road and SE Eighth Ave. include a transportation hub, a grocery store and other commercial space.

Thank you to those who were able to join us this morning at our Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. Today, we pause to honor the memory of the fallen, and remember their families and all of those impacted by the acts of terror on Sept. 11, 2001.

Did you know the federal government buys just about every kind of good and service? Come learn the essentials of doing business with the federal government from consultant Michael Chung on Thursday, Sept. 19, 3 p.m., at the GRU Admin. Building (301 SE Fourth Ave.)

As spots are limited, please register on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-gainesville-government-contracting-workshop-tickets-998588784937

There’s a video circulating about Citizens Field that has some inaccuracies we’d like to clear up. Any major construction is years away, and there will be public workshops to gather feedback before any work begins. Those workshops are on top of the survey and public workshops we have already held.

• In Oct. 2023, a feasibility report for Eighth Avenue and Waldo Road gave some recommendations for the proposed project.
• An architectural and engineering study began last month, and it should end in mid-2025. That study will help determine which recommendations may work best.
• The city will receive conceptual plans and cost estimates for improvements. Those could include expanding the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center. This is also where new fields, renovations to Citizens Field, improvements to Dwight H. Hunter Northeast Pool, and construction of a new Fire Station #3 could be considered.
• The City of Gainesville and Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) extended their lease agreement through June 30, 2025, with up to two possible 12-month extensions, if needed. The field was re-sod by ACPS this summer to make the field safe and playable this season.
• The city’s Wild Spaces Public Places is working on some short term upgrades to the locker rooms and restrooms at Hunter Pool.
• There will be public workshops to gather feedback on the plans and the layout.

We are working on adding this project and others to our website soon, so stay tuned to see your tax dollars at work!

Gainesville city commissioners push back on Citizens Field ‘misinformation’ Gainesville City Commissioners are correcting what they said is misinformation posted online about the plans for Citizens Field renovations.

Labor Day message from Mayor Harvey Ward

Labor Day marks an important moment in United States history. Rising from the labor movement of the late 19th century, the holiday was established to recognize the vital contributions of workers in shaping the strength, prosperity, and wellbeing of our nation.

In Gainesville, our community thrives because of the dedication of neighbors across every sector. Public servants, healthcare professionals, construction workers, artists, teachers, entrepreneurs and countless others give our city its vibrant and unique character. That is the foundation of Gainesville’s success.

If you work here, you make our community a better place for all. Today we honor you, and we are deeply grateful.

Enjoy this well-deserved holiday.

Harvey

Gator football lovers (and haters) - we've restricted open container (🍻🍷) laws since last season. Be sure to familiarize yourself with where it's allowed (downtown and Grove Street) and where it isn't (everywhere else) so your gameday fun stays fun! The link below even has a map so you can easily see if you're inside or outside of our sip and stroll areas. Stay safe and go Gators! 🎉 🐊

Sip & Stroll Areas Sip & Stroll areas (also known as the Arts, Culture and Entertainment - or ACE - Districts) are walkable, compact areas with a number of restaurants, bars and local shops and businesses. Adults of legal drinking age may carry alcoholic beverages while in public areas within district boundaries betwe...

In this month's Perspectives in the Park, learn about the importance of native groundcover to wildlife habitats from Joe Vaughn, private lands biologist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Note the new time, 1-2 p.m., at the request of patrons. We hope to see you Sept. 8, 1 p.m. at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center (1500 NW 45th Ave.) for this free and informative talk.

RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/PAhEDzhjMPNThrMe/

With the return of students, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward stopped by campus to help spread the word about traffic safety: it’s everyone’s responsibility.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe, and put the phone down when we’re driving, riding or crossing the street. Stay alert, slow down and watch out for each other.

Congratulations to our community! The doors are open at the new UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside (457 SE 20th Street), the result of our incredible partnership with UF Health, Alachua County and area neighbors. As part of our Eastside Health and Economic Development Initiative on Hawthorne Road, it's just the beginning!

Happy Day! 📸 Today we celebrate local government service across the country. Here are some of Gainesville’s dedicated faces—from City Commission meetings to emergency response 🚒, road repairs 🚧, park maintenance 🌳, keeping you informed 💻 and much more.

Snap a selfie at a local government building and use to join in! City Hall Selfie Day is organized nationally by Engaging Local Government Leaders.

The After-School Program provides children and youth in grades 1 through 8 with a safe and engaging environment, which incorporates hands-on activities. The After-School Program will be offered at Albert “Ray” Massey, Eastside Recreation Center, Clarence R. Kelly Center, and Porters Community Center. Now enrolling online or in person! For more information visit Gainesvillefl.gov/AfterSchool

A new single-family home near Depot Park is the first of 10 houses to be constructed on vacant lots previously owned by the city and transferred to Bright Community Trust. An affordability requirement in the land trust program restricts current and future sales of the homes to income-qualified buyers.

Community celebrates first affordable home built in land trust program A new single-family home near Depot Park is the first of 10 houses to be constructed on vacant lots in Gainesville previously owned by the city and transferred to Bright Community Trust. Bright will retain ownership of the lots while income-eligible homeowners purchase the houses with a long-term le...

We are proud to announce the Gainesville Police Department was awarded second place at the prestigious Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Training & Awards Ceremony! This accolade is a testament to our dedicated efforts in the traffic safety challenge, an initiative aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities from motor vehicle accidents.

Our team’s commitment to enhancing road safety through rigorous training, public education and proactive enforcement has been recognized at a state level. This achievement reflects GPD’s ongoing dedication to making Gainesville's roads safer for everyone.

Alachua County is requesting residents report damage to homes and businesses on their Damage Reporting Portal. https://tinyurl.com/4zamyapj

Alachua County encourages residents to report damage to homes and businesses on the Alachua County Damage Reporting Portal. https://tinyurl.com/4zamyapj The form in this portal is for information purposes only and will be used when submitting county-wide damage assessments to the State of Florida and FEMA.

Please complete the form to report storm or disaster-related damage to your home or business. Please provide as much detail as possible and include photos, if available.

The City of Gainesville - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) is addressing storm damage at a number of properties across the city. Other park facilities may have unsafe areas sectioned off, so be sure to pay attention to any cordoned off areas. If you see other issues, please report them on myGNV.org or the myGNV app. https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/News-articles/Update-on-parks-and-recreation-facilities-Hurricane-Debby

Update on parks and recreation facilities after Hurricane Debby The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) is addressing storm damage at a number of properties across the city. Some active parks, trails and nature parks will remain closed for cleanup over the next few days.

Help us track flooding in your area caused by . Submit your photos on the Flood Reporter app at http://floodreporter.gnvgis.org . Remember floodwaters may contain raw sewage, debris or other pollutants, so snap those photos from dry land. Stay safe, Gainesville!

Flood Reporter Thank you for using the City of Gainesville Flood Reporter App. By providing the City with your flooding observations and photos, you help us assess flooding issues and patterns across the City. This information also helps us send additional flooding data to FEMA. Please note that this App is for in...

Final update about . City offices will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 6. All city parks, recreational facilities and Ironwood Golf Course are currently being evaluated for storm damage. They will remain closed until inspections are complete. Trash and recycling pickup resumes Tuesday, but will be delayed one day all week (ex. Monday pickup will occur on Tuesday and so forth).
Our full update is available at www.safegnv.org.

During severe weather events, myGNV goes into storm mode. Most request types are turned off and "Common Storm Requests" are turned on. These requests are prioritized by Public Works and other emergency operations staff. Please report storm related issues on the myGNV app (Apple store of Google Play), or access it at www.mygnv.org.

Morning, Gainesville! We continue to monitor Hurricane Debby. As of this morning, the Public Works Department has received 10 calls for downed trees within city limits and no reported flooding. Some traffic signals are out. When approaching an intersection with a flashing or dark signal light, be cautious and treat it as a four-way stop.

Staff from the Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Public Works, RTS and other departments are working throughout the city to keep the community safe. First responder vehicles are fueled and chainsaws are at the ready as the storm moves through our area. RTS is running reduced service today with no campus routes and reduced frequency on all other routes. Fares are suspended throughout the day.

Remember- stay away from downed trees, which may be tangled in power lines. Make sure generators are placed in well-ventilated areas, not in the garage, and at least 20 feet from the house.

We encourage neighbors to stay home as the storm moves through, and continue to stay off flooded roads and monitor local meteorologists’ reports as well as updates that are available online and on social media from the National Weather Service-Jacksonville and the National Hurricane Center.

Our full update is available at www.safegnv.org.

An update on Tropical Storm Debby has been posted. City offices are closed Monday. Waste and recycling pickup will not occur Monday, and all waste pickups will be delayed one day for the week. RTS bus service continues today, but fares have been suspended. The entire update is available at www.safegnv.org.

A tornado watch has been issued for Alachua County and 14 other counties until 8 p.m. tonight.

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An update on Tropical Depression 4 (now updated to Tropical Storm Debby) has been posted, and includes information on park closures, sandbag operation and more. https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/News-articles/Tropical-Depression-4

Get your popcorn ready! 🍿🎬 A new episode of GNV On The Move airs tonight at 8 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 12. Hosted by Communications Director Jennifer Smart, the August episode features Mayor Pro Tem Cynthia Moore Chestnut and Parks Director Roxy Gonzalez. You can also watch it on demand via Roku, Amazon, or the City of Gainesville YouTube channel! 📺

Gainesville issues Local State of Emergency; provides sandbags
-Pre-made sandbags are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday Aug. 3) at Public Works (405 N W 39th Ave.). To best manage traffic to the Public Works facility, city officials ask neighbors to adjust their routes and drive north on NW Sixth Street, turning right (east) on NW 39th Ave. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per person.
-Self-serve sandbags are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday Aug. 3) at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Rd.). Please access the site from NE 12th Avenue via Waldo Road, or travel south on NE 15th Street via NE 16th Avenue. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per person.
-All city parks and Ironwood Golf Course will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 3) until the storm passes.
-Updated information is posted to www.safegnv.org.