City, SYSA to Expand Youth Programs through Public-Private Partnership

The City of Pensacola and the Southern Youth Sports Association have partnered to expand programming for Escambia County youth through the new Rafferty Center, which will provide recreational and educational opportunities to hundreds of local youth.

The Rafferty Center will be constructed alongside Legion Field and the Theophalis May Resource Center, funded primarily through a $1 million donation from Troy and Ashley Rafferty, along with other private donations.

Read more in the city's news release.

Ranger Pelican Unveiling for Gulf Islands National Seashore's 50th Anniversary

In celebration of Gulf Islands National Seashore's 50th anniversary, the City of Pensacola unveiled the new Ranger Pelican at the Downtown Pensacola Ferry Landing on Friday, Jan. 7.

Read more in the city's news release.

Traffic Signals Replaced with 4-Way Stops on Government Street at Baylen and Spring Streets

The City of Pensacola has replaced existing traffic signals with a 4-way stop at the following intersections, effective Friday, Jan. 28:

Government Street and Baylen Street
Government Street and Spring Street

With the requirement to upgrade current traffic signals in downtown Pensacola, city administration is conducting traffic studies at various intersections with the Complete Streets transportation initiative in mind. Complete Streets is designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

A traffic study was conducted at both intersections and found that current traffic volumes did not warrant the need for traffic signals, and could be replaced with 4-way stops.

First 2022 Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup Results

The January Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup collected approximately 32 tons (64,120 pounds) of bulk waste, along with 95 tires and 791 gallons of paint. The cleanup took place on Saturday, Jan. 29 with 13 loads picked up from the downtown area and portions of surrounding neighborhoods.

Read more in the city's news release.

Pensacola Intergalactic Airport

The Pensacola International Airport was renamed the "Pensacola Intergalactic Airport" for the month of February, commemorating the 2022 Pensacon convention scheduled for Feb. 18-20.

Visit Pensacon's website for more information.

East Garden District - Jefferson Street Revitalization Project Ribbon Cutting Feb. 15

The City of Pensacola invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. to celebrate complete street improvements to Jefferson Street as part of the East Garden District Project. Improvements include wider sidewalks with pavers, landscaping, the undergrounding of power, new utilities and drainage, road lane narrowing, road resurfacing, safety upgrades and more.

Read more in the city's news release.

February Holiday Closures

City of Pensacola offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day.

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