New traffic signal installed at Porter and Adams:This week, a new traffic signal was placed into operation at Porter Road and Adams Way. The traffic signal was installed to assist with the projected pedestrian traffic that is anticipated from the two schools in this area.
The City performs traffic counts throughout the community on an annual basis. This is used to determine the need for capital improvement projects and, potentially, when these thresholds will be met. The City performs turning movement counts on approximately five intersections a year as part of the annual traffic count program. For more information on the traffic signal process, email
press@maricopa-az.gov.
Prevent vehicle burglaries:Over the past 30 days, the City of Maricopa has seen an increase in vehicle burglaries throughout the city. The Maricopa Police Department has responded to this with several public educational releases about vehicle burglary, increased patrol in specified areas and intense investigations that have led to multiple arrests. However, like all crime prevention, this needs to be a partnership between the police and the public.
Vehicle burglaries are one of the most preventable crimes. The vehicles burglaries that are occurring here in Maricopa are not happening in shopping mall parking lots or while people are parked at their place of business. These crimes are occurring at night, in people’s own driveways. Following just a few steps can dramatically reduce your risk of being a victim.
Always park your vehicle in a locked garage.
Always lock the doors, even when you are away from the vehicle for a short time.
Remove all valuables from your vehicle. If you can’t take personal property with you, lock items in the trunk. Do not place them under the seat. This includes your purse or wallet, CDs, books, cash, keys, cell phone, iPod, laptop, garage door opener, gym bag, briefcase, jewelry, tools, packages, etc. If a thief breaks into your vehicle and steals your garage door opener and keys, they have access to your home.
Do not leave ANY mail in your vehicle. These items have your name, address and possibly contain personal financial information.
Remove “pull out” style stereos and/or removable face plates of stereos.
Park in well-lit areas. At home, park your vehicle near porch lights. If you can not park in a garage, install motion detection lights which will illuminate your driveway at night.
Set any alarm or anti-theft device.
Fall Registration is now open:Looking for some great activities for this fall and winter? Look no further than the Parks & Recreation Activity Guide. Registration begins July 25 and will continue through August 26. Check you mailbox for the July issue of My Maricopa. Inside you will find the newest Activity Guide and it's full of classes for you to register for. For more information or to register online, visit maricopa-az.gov. today.
The E-Team is back to rock your world:Learn the latest and greatest in entertainment from one of the nation’s top choreographers, Koko Hunter. Hunter teaches deejaying skills, dance moves and crowd interaction. The program is free and held every Tuesday and Thursday, from 3-5 p.m., at Maricopa High School. For more information contact the Community Services Department at 520/316.6962.
“Relay for Life” is coming to Maricopa:Be a part of history. Help bring the American Cancer Society’s signature event “Relay for Life” to Maricopa. Join local organizers on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 5- 7 p.m. for an organizational meeting. The meeting will be held in the multi-purpose room at Butterfield Elementary School, located at 43800 W. Honeycutt Road. This is a great opportunity for our community to unite and celebrate all cancer survivors.
As the world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, “Relay for Life” mobilizes communities throughout the country to fight back against the disease. Maricopa will host the community’s first ever Relay For Life on March 25-26, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., at the Maricopa High School Stadium. For more information, contact co-chair Grace Gomez at 520/568.9407 or Gwen Traylor at 313/316.6761. For more information about Relay for Life, visit
www.relayforlife.org/relay/ Get ready, “Relay for Life” is coming to Maricopa!
City Council meeting:The next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 31. The work session will begin at 6 p.m., with the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Council meetings are held at the Maricopa Unified School District Administrative Offices, 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.
Unable to attend? You can watch the meetings live online or on Orbitel Channel 20 and now also on Maricopa Broadband Channel 20. Read More.
You can also follow us on Twitter for Council vote recaps during the meeting. You can find us at twitter.com/CityofMaricopa. While you are on Twitter, check out these Maricopa sites as well:
o Maricopa Matters (Economic Development): twitter.com/MaricopaMatters
o Maricopa Fire Department: twitter.com/MaricopaFirePIO
o Maricopa Police Department: twitter.com/MPDPIO
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