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Gainesville public safety agencies share Halloween safety tips

Published on October 29, 2024

As Halloween approaches, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and Gainesville Police Department (GPD) emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety as part of the City of Gainesville’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries.

Gainesville Announces Adjustments to RTS Service

Published on October 28, 2024

The City of Gainesville Transportation Department today announced a number of changes to its Regional Transit System (RTS) bus services aimed at managing budget constraints linked to reductions in federal, state and local funding as well as abnormally high increases in operating costs over the past three years.

Downtown street to remain closed to traffic; road renovations approved

Published on October 24, 2024

Changes are coming to the “Streatery” downtown, after the Gainesville City Commission today approved a plan for road repair and construction to SW 1st Avenue, between S. Main Street and SW 2nd Street. The renovations will transform the downtown corridor into a walkable thoroughfare designed to better host art festivals, farmers markets, food-truck rallies and other activities.

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Climate Action

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

Homeless Support Services

Here in Gainesville, we believe in a compassionate and dignified approach to helping our houseless neighbors – an approach that starts with active listening.

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

In September 2023, the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will be used to create a plan to redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods in east Gainesville.

UF Transit Services Agreement

In March 2024, University of Florida officials notified City of Gainesville leaders of their plans to let the current contract for RTS bus service expire on June 30, 2024 without renewal. Instead, UF officials proposed a month-to-month agreement with the City, beginning July 1 (as they explore other transportation options).

Events

Barnyard Buddies

October 30, 2024

Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., September through May.

Frogs and Friends Fridays

November 01, 2024

Exploratory learning at Morningside on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m., September through May.

Living History Saturday

November 02, 2024

Morningside farm comes to life with costumed living history guides on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., September through May.

Perspectives in the Parks

November 03, 2024

A monthly program features new speakers each month on topics including science, nature, history and art.

Compost Celebration Day

November 09, 2024

Tour the compost facility! Guided tours at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

43rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show

November 09, 2024

Visit downtown Gainesville to experience North Florida’s largest free street festival Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special evening music and poetry performances.

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Gainesville public safety agencies share Halloween safety tips

Gainesville Announces Adjustments to RTS Service

Downtown street to remain closed to traffic; road renovations approved

Community Focus

Climate Action

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

UF Transit Services Agreement

Events

Events

Barnyard Buddies

Frogs and Friends Fridays

Living History Saturday

Perspectives in the Parks

Compost Celebration Day

43rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

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