4 Dec. 17, 2011 - Jan. 6, 2012
Dial-A-Ride and other similar transit services will continue uninterrupted for SanTan Sun area residents living in unincorporated county areas who are age 65 or older, or those who are ADA-certifi ed, thanks to an agreement supporting the continuation of a reduced fare, taxi-based model of transportation services for some residents of Maricopa County, recently confi rmed by the Maricopa County Human Services Department and the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority.
“Maricopa County has always been an important partner in providing transit services to the residents that need it most,” says David Boggs, Valley Metro executive director. “The County understands the value in working to regionalize our transit programs for older and ADA-certifi ed residents.”
As a member of the Regional Public Transportation Authority, Maricopa County is entitled to receive
Community Dial-A-Ride to go on for unincorporated areas
funds from the Local Transportation Assistance Fund II (LTAF II) consisting of monies deposited from the State lottery fund and the Americans with Disabilities Act Public Transportation Funds. “The agreement with RPTA will benefi t eligible passengers who travel throughout the County by contributing toward a regional transit system,” says Tish Georgeff, director of the Maricopa County Human Services Department. “We are delighted state Lottery dollars will continue to be put to good use as initially intended, supporting cities, towns, and most importantly eligible individuals relying on this reduced fare, direct-route transportation assistance through RPTA.”
For information about Dial-A-Ride, contact Valley Metro at 602-253-5000, TTY 602-251-2039 or visit
www.valleymetro.org/dial_a_ride/.
Pools to offer free swim classes
Free swimming lessons will be offered at Chandler pools this winter and spring, courtesy of the City of Chandler Aquatics and SRP Safety Connection. Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., will host the fi rst session beginning Sat., Jan. 21. Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St., will host the spring lessons, which start Mon., March 26. Both facilities will be heated during lessons.
The free session at Hamilton Aquatic Center will be held on four consecutive Saturdays. Registration is currently available for residents and non-residents at
www.chandleraz.gov/registration.
Arrowhead’s classes run Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays for two weeks, and registration will begin Sat., Feb. 4.
All lessons will be taught by instructor candidates who are gaining teaching experience to prepare for their American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certifi cations. Instructor candidates will introduce skills taught in the American Red Cross learn-to-swim program, as well as water safety topics from SRP. SRP has been supplying water to the Valley for more than a century and is the largest provider of water and power to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. For a complete listing of classes, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/Breatktime.
www.SanTanSun.com Sunset Library closes
for makeover Other city offices take time off for holidays
Chandler’s Sunset Library will be closed Sat., Dec. 17 through Mon., Jan. 2 to complete a multiphase renovation project, and other city buildings will also shut down around the holidays.
During the library’s closure, customers can pick up reserved books and return library materials to the outdoor book drop. The renovated Sunset Library at 4930 W. Ray Rd. will have dedicated spaces for pre-teens and teens, an early literacy area for children and a new service desk. There will be enhancements to the computer common area and a new
et
computer lab. A partnership between the Library Division and the Chandler Arts Commission will provide public art.
Other city closures affected by the Christmas and New Year’s holidays that fall on Sunday this year include Chandler City Hall and other administrative offi ces; Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center; Environmental Education Center; Snedigar Recreation Center; Senior Center and downtown Community Center; all Chandler libraries; and Chandler Museum. All will be closed Mon., Dec. 26 and Mon., Jan. 2. Trash service will not change.
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