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Green is the New Blacktop

Glendale city officials unveil an environmentally friendly new Park and Ride at 99th and Glendale avenues

Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Glendale Councilmembers were on hand Tuesday, March 25, 2008, to commemorate the Valley’s largest Park and Ride, which will serve as a regional Park and Ride and future express route, coupled with local bus service along east and westbound Glendale Avenue. The ribbon-cutting ceremony also marked a new era in alternative transportation for the city and the Valley -- the facility is a “green” design and is the first environmentally friendly structure of its kind.

Smart Design

Various green engineering designs made this facility environmentally friendly, but perhaps most impressive is the street surface composed of pervious concrete. This specialized concrete soaks up water like a sponge and promotes faster drainage, reducing heat released into the atmosphere. This project has the largest use of pervious concrete in the western United States. In addition, a natural waterfall feature was designed in the center, which will use rain water run-off.

The project also boasts unique shade canopies for commuter comfort, passenger walkways, shelters at Glendale Avenue, a security building and a platform.

The Glendale Park and Ride, which will eventually boast 642 spaces, will also serve a carpool/vanpool site. The $11.2 million construction project began in May 2007. The Federal Transit Administration has provided funding for this project.

Where to Ride

You can save money, save time and save the environment at the Park and Ride, located at Glendale Avenue and Loop 101, which represents the first Park and Ride for the city of Glendale.