Category: City Council
Introducing “Orbit” and “Access” for fixed route and paratransit service
July 16, 2020
After thirty years in service, Huntsville Shuttle and HandiRide services have a new look and new names. The Huntsville Shuttle is now “Orbit” while HandiRide’s moniker has changed to “Access.” The rebranding efforts are part of a larger, five-phase Transit Improvement Plan that includes expanded fixed route and paratransit service, a new mobile app, additional transit hubs and the elimination of underutilized routes. Additional improvements to Huntsville’s public transportation offerings include [ more ]
Read MorePolice Citizens Advisory Council Now Accepting Public Comment
July 9, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) is undertaking a review of police actions that occurred before and during recent protest events in Huntsville from May 30 to June 5. Part of the HPCAC review includes input from the general public. Residents may now submit their comments through an Online Form at HuntsvilleAL.gov/PoliceCitizensAdvisoryCouncil. The form will be active through August 7. While the review process is expected to take time, HPCAC Chair [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Statements on Confederate Memorial
June 10, 2020
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council President Devyn Keith released the following statements after today’s 9-0 vote by the Madison County Commission decision to proceed with a relocation plan for the Confederate Memorial on the Courthouse Square. “The City of Huntsville pledges to work hand in hand with the Madison County Commission to help them find a suitable home for the monument in an appropriate historic context.” – Mayor Tommy [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville outlines next steps in protest review at upcoming Council meetings
June 10, 2020
The Huntsville City Council welcomes public input at its Thursday night meeting. Individuals who would like to address Council may register in the lobby to speak and they will be called into Chambers at their appointed turn. Social distancing and sanitation protocols remain in place which limits seating in the Council Chambers to about 15 people. “It’s been an emotionally charged time for our community and the country, and we’re listening,” [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Public Transit Resumes Normal Schedule
May 6, 2020
Effective Monday, May 11, fixed-route bus service and paratransit service will resume its regularly published schedules. Service will operate Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To view routes and more information, visit the Public Transportation web page. In keeping with Alabama Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control guidelines, Shuttle patrons will be asked to distance while riding the [ more ]
Read MoreSanitation experiencing curbside bulk waste delays
April 6, 2020
Huntsville Sanitation Department is experiencing delays in picking up curbside bulk waste throughout the City. “It turns out that staying at home has motivated our residents to clean out closets, garages and basements,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. “When you add spring yard work into the mix, our trucks are running full trying to manage the extra waste.” Residents are encouraged to leave their bulk waste and yard debris on [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Supports State Health Department Stay at Home Order
April 3, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement following today’s announcement by the Alabama Department of Health and Governor Kay Ivey to enact a Stay at Home Order, effective April 4 at 5 p.m. “The City of Huntsville fully supports the Alabama Department of Health’s (ADPH) Stay at Home Order announced today by Governor Ivey,” said Mayor Battle. “This is a deliberate and measured response to the COVID-19 threat that faces our state [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville tightens restrictions on public parks; supports Health Officer’s order for non-essential businesses
March 27, 2020
The City of Huntsville will enforce the Alabama Department of Public Health’s order announcing the closure of non-essential businesses, venues and athletic facilities through April 17. The City has consistently followed the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama Department of Public Health guidelines. While the State order takes effect at 5 p.m. on March 28, the City will implement certain restrictions in its parks immediately. Read Health Department Order HERE “This is [ more ]
Read MoreEMA Recommends Residents Make Severe Weather Shelter Plans
March 22, 2020
The National Weather Service in Huntsville is forecasting storms this week, some possibly severe, and the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency is recommending residents consider their plan for shelter. The decision to seek protection in a community storm shelter may be more difficult this spring by restrictions in place for COVID-19. “Each individual needs to make an educated decision on where and when to shelter from strong winds or tornado,” said Jeffrey Birdwell, Director of the Huntsville Madison Emergency Management Agency. At [ more ]
Read MoreNew State Health Department Regulations to Impact City of Huntsville
March 19, 2020
The Public Health Officer for the State of Alabama released a new list of stringent containment policies for communities to follow to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. These include full school closures, senior center closures, preschool and childcare closures, nursing home restrictions, delayed elective-medical procedures, limited gatherings of no more than 25 persons, bar closures, and no on-premise consumption of food and beverages in restaurants. Mayor Tommy Battle said the City of [ more ]
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