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CHOOSE LOCAL CAMPAIGN - What Goes Around. . . . August 31, 2011 -
When you purchase from locally owned businesses, more money re-circulates in the Port Angeles community. Local businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers, and farms. On average, for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, up to $70 stays in the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the city's tax base.
Choose Local PA is a local initiative created by the Port Angeles Forward Committee at the behest of the Port Angeles City Council. Its aim is to educate residents as to why their support of the local business community is a direct benefit to the community as a whole and to the individuals who live here.
There are thousands of Buy Local campaigns nationally, many of which were studied by Port Angeles Forward. This grassroots effort was renamed Choose Local in recognition that customers have choices and that needs to be respected. The aim is to make a clear and vocal case for the benefits of supporting local enterprise, whether it's retail, manufacturing or services. The hope is that the program will develop over time and prove effective in helping to bring greater prosperity to our region.
BIKE BOXES on FIRST STREET
The First Street Stormwater Separation Project is completed. Last component installed is a feature called Bike Boxes. Bike Boxes help direct bicycles so that they can better maneuver with traffic, resulting in a more efficient and safer traffic flow. The aim of these new measures is to encourage more cycling by creating a safer, more comfortable road environment.
What is a bike box? The bike box is an intersection safety design to prevent bicycle/car collisions. It is a painted green space on the road with a white bicycle symbol inside. In some locations it includes a green bicycle lane approaching the box. The box creates space between motor vehicles and the crosswalk that allows bicyclists to position themselves ahead of motor vehicle traffic at an intersection.
Why are bike boxes being installed? The main goal of the bike box is to improve safety by 1- increasing awareness and visibility of cyclists; 2- helping cyclists make safer intersection crossings - especially when drivers are turning and bicyclists are going straight; 3 – encouraging cyclists to make more predictable approaches to and through an intersection; and 4 – providing space at the front of an intersection to help cyclists avoid breathing vehicle fumes.
What motorists should know When the traffic signal is yellow or red, motorists must stop behind the white stop line. Don't stop on top of the green bike box. Keep it clear for cyclists to use. Typically at bike box locations, right turns on red will not be permitted.
When the light turns green, motorists and cyclists may move through the intersection as usual, with cyclists going first. Motorists turning right on green should signal and watch for cyclists to the right, especially in the green bike lane in the intersection.
What bicyclists should know
When the traffic signal is yellow or red, enter the bike box from the approaching green bike lane.
Stop before the crosswalk.
When the light is green, proceed as normal. Be aware of right-turning motorists, especially while in the green bike lane in the intersection.
How to use bike boxes if you are … A Cyclist - When the light is red or turning red, enter the bike box along the bike lane. Once you are in the bike box, position yourself according to the direction you are intending to go.
Turning left: Move to the left of the bike box and signal that you're turning left. Going through: Position yourself in front of the through lane. Turning right: Move close to the right edge of the roadway and signal that you're turning right.
How to use bike boxes if you are …
A Motorist - When the signal is red, you should stop at the stop line marked on the road. The stop line will be located just before the green box.
SHANE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
FUNDRAISING for SHANE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
The size of the new playground will be approximately 111 feet x 57 feet and feature several slides, climbing areas, swings, and safety surface area. The total cost for the new playground is $130,000. While the City has set aside $60,000 in the 2011 budget for this project, the remainder still needs to be raised before equipment is purchased.
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The City and the Shane Park Committee are working in partnership for possible grants and to coordinate fundraising efforts.
HOW TO DONATE
Donations can also be mailed to:
Shane Park Playground
PO Box 1064 /
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Please make checks out to the Kiwanis Club
For more information, contact Corey Delikat at 360-417-4566 or cdelikat@cityofpa.us
The City will operate and maintain these social media sources as a public service to provide information about City programs, services, projects, events, and activities. Information posted is secondary content and features links back to the City's website for more information.
Establishing a presence on Facebook furthers the City's goal to reach a wider audience, engage the public, deliver messages, and connect with citizens.
As directed by City Council, staff will be monitoring activity, time, and costs necessary for a six month trial period. The City's social media policy and direct links to these Facebook pages are available at: www.cityofpa.us/citymanager.htm#smP
So “Find Us” on Facebook and we hope you will “Like” us soon!
YARD WORK - It Includes the Area Around your Electric & Water Meters This time of year, we work outside in the yard and your City is no exception! With brighter days, your Utilities Department does routine maintenance inspections. So we're asking residents to take a look around their meters to make sure the area is clear, and that access is easy and safe for City workers to service the meters.
Be sure there is a minimum of three clear feet in front of your electric meter's base, pad, or pedestal. There should be no plants or other items that might block or prevent access.
For water meters, please make sure there is a clear space of six feet in front of the box, also with nothing blocking access.
If you have any trash, yard waste, or storage containers in the meters' working areas, please remove them.
Keeping a clear working area around your meter will be a big help to City workers and aid in making sure the equipment is maintained properly.
If you have any questions about clear areas or meters in general, call 360-457-0411, extension 1. Thanks for your help!
RECREATION ACTIVITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun to do this month? Check out our Recreation Activity Calendar to find out what's going on at the Senior Center, the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and general Recreation Division programs.
Recreation Activity Calendar
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For more information, contact Amber Mozingo at 360-417-4523 or amozingo@cityofpa.us.
CATCH BASIN MAINTENANCE - How You Can Help Melting snow and heavy rainstorms can rapidly lead to sand, leaves, and debris covering catch basins and blocking the flow of stormwater, resulting in flooding on streets and/or nearby driveways.
Residents can help by removing debris off of catch basin grates at street corners in their neighborhood. Any assistance the citizens of Port Angeles can provide in keeping catch basins open and free of debris during storm events will be very much appreciated.
~ Thank you from the Public Works & Utilities Department ~
RESULTS of COMMUNITY SURVEY on BUDGET PRIORITIES August 28, 2010 - In developing the 2011 City Budget, the City Council and City staff recognized that certain difficult financial decisions would need to be made in order to create a balanced budget without requiring any tax increases. It was decided that public input was critical to guide the City in this challenging process, in order to better understand community priorities. Several methods were initiated to solicit this public input; these included conducting a town meeting on the budget and City Council members attending the Farmers' Market on several Saturdays to solicit feedback on the budget.......
A total of over 1400 survey forms were completed, which represents about 15% of the total households in Port Angeles. This included 998 responses from the utility bill insert, 382 responses on-line, and 82 responses to the printed survey forms. This is an excellent response rate and confirms the high level of interest that local citizens have in their city government. With this high level of response, the priorities that have been identified will be very useful to the City Council and City staff in the development of the 2011 Budget.......
City Council will be discussing the results of the survey at their special meeting on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
To view the agenda of the meeting..........
PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTORY - 2011
The mission of the Recreation Division is to enhance the quality of life in the community by providing easily accessed, recreation and sports opportunities and cultural, social, and educational programs for everyone. Find the recreation program that suits your needs!
This brochure outlines many aspects of the recreational programs and facilities that can be found across Port Angeles including schedules, guidelines, lists and an abundance of other information. Please take advantage of the many recreational opportunities available that are made possible by the hard work of our City leaders, Parks & Recreation staff, and countless volunteers.
Everything from sports to special events are covered in this new recreation program directory....
City Employees Wear Red to Support Heart Disease Prevention February 5, 2010 - City Employees gathered together for a group photo in City Council Chambers to show their support for heart disease prevention in honor of International "Wear Red Day".
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The photos expresses the City's support of Olympic Medical Center's efforts to increase awareness about the risk of heart disease among women.
AIA UPDATE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS TEAM REVISIT PORT ANGELES January 8, 2010 - Two members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sustainable Development Assessment Team (SDAT) visited Port Angeles as a follow up to their 2009 assessment.
Follow up visits are conducted when a community has demonstrated noticeable progress. "You hit the ground running the day after we left Port Angeles and we have been extremely impressed by your progress" said Erin Simmons, AIA National Staff member.
The team met with the Port Angeles Planning Commission and the Port Angeles Forward Committee. The team also met with City staff, civic leaders, and toured the city to view the projects that were instituted as a result of their assessment......
RECREATION ACTIVITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun to do this month? Check out our Recreation Activity Calendar to find out what's going on at the Senior Center, the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and general Recreation Division programs.
Recreation Activity Calendar
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
For more information, contact Amber Mozingo at 360-417-4523 or amozingo@cityofpa.us.
Regional Chamber of Commerce The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce website is your source for detailed information about area attractions, events, and lodging.
And - find information about the history, people and natural surroundings of Port Angeles.
Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce 121 E. Railroad
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-452-2363
Website:www.portangeles.org
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This time of year, we work outside in the yard and your City is no exception! With brighter days, your Utilities Department does routine maintenance inspections. So we're asking residents to take a look around their meters to make sure the area is clear, and that access is easy and safe for City workers to service the meters. 
Melting snow and heavy rainstorms can rapidly lead to sand, leaves, and debris covering catch basins and blocking the flow of stormwater, resulting in flooding on streets and/or nearby driveways. 
Follow up visits are conducted when a community has demonstrated noticeable progress. "You hit the ground running the day after we left Port Angeles and we have been extremely impressed by your progress" said Erin Simmons, AIA National Staff member. 
