News & Updates
Huntsville Transit to solicit input from the public as part of plan update
April 14, 2022
Huntsville Transit plans to seek input from a consulting firm as well as the public as part of an update of its Transit Improvement Plan. The City Council on Thursday authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc. to assist with the plan update. The City will cover only 20% of the cost of the $100,000 contract, with the remainder paid using federal transit planning [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves Kids’ Space renovation agreement
April 14, 2022
The City of Huntsville will move forward with plans to upgrade Kids’ Space after City Council approved a $6.8 million construction contract Thursday night. The Council voted to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement between the City and general contractor Miller & Miller, Inc., for Phase II of Kids’ Space at John Hunt Park. Per the agreement, the project will include the following: New playground equipment and surfacing New park area [ more ]
Read MoreRestore Our Roads II: Critical infrastructure needs will receive state funding
April 14, 2022
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle expressed his appreciation today to Gov. Kay Ivey for approving three critical infrastructure projects. Gov. Ivey on Thursday pledged 60% in state funds for the projects, which are also in Round 2 of the Huntsville-area Restore Our Roads plan (ROR2). The cities of Huntsville and Madison and the Madison County Commission collaborated to provide the 40% local match. Gov. Ivey made the announcement at Thursday’s 2022 Alabama Update, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit providing free rides to college students, staff next week
April 13, 2022
College students and staff members who are passionate about the environment can give the planet a lift next week while getting a lift from Huntsville Transit. From April 18-22, anyone presenting a valid college ID can board a Huntsville Orbit bus for free. The offer applies to students, staff and faculty at all Huntsville-area colleges and universities. The promotion is Huntsville Transit’s way of celebrating Earth Day on April 22. Huntsville’s Operation [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
April 12, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 18. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there will be no change to service. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit service Friday and Saturday. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities will close Friday but operate on a normal [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Fatalities
April 12, 2022
On Monday, April 11, at 6:06 p.m., HPD officers responded to a single-vehicle accident at Bob Wade Ln and Mt. Lebanon Rd. Investigators believe the driver lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road striking a utility box causing it to flip. The driver, a 16-year-old male, and an 11-year-old male occupant were pronounced dead at the scene. A third occupant, a 12-year-old male, was transported to the hospital with [ more ]
Read MoreHistory in the making: Constructing a new City Hall, expanding Big Spring Park
April 11, 2022
The City of Huntsville hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking today to celebrate construction of its new $90 million municipal complex. The seven-story building and parking garage is being built on a 1.8-acre site across the street from the present City Hall on Fountain Circle. “The new municipal building will be 2 ½ times larger than our present City Hall,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “When it opens in about two years, we [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services asks public to ‘spring’ pooches from kennels
April 8, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is issuing an urgent plea for adopters and fosters as it grapples with an influx of homeless pets. The shelter took in nearly 60 owner-surrendered dogs and strays over the course of three days this week, which is nearly three times more than normal for this time of year. To help clear the shelter, adoption fees have dropped to $10 for most adult dogs, though some exclusions [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
April 8, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety checkpoints this weekend. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle tag registration to the officers. The Task Force utilizes data provided by NASO (North Alabama Safety Office) that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. Right now there are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville and [ more ]
Read MoreGet eggs-cited! Easter Bunny to headline inaugural Huntsville Eggstravaganza
April 4, 2022
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s community-wide Eggstravaganza set for Saturday, April 16, is moving indoors to the Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park. More info: https://bit.ly/3JOIpVR. The City of Huntsville and Parks & Recreation Department invite you to attend the inaugural Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 16. The free egg hunt, designed for children ages 2-12, will take place from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport [ more ]
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