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Gainesville offices, facilities, parks to reopen tomorrow

Published on January 22, 2025

City of Gainesville offices, facilities and parks will reopen tomorrow, Jan. 23. Regional Transit System buses have resumed regular service except for Santa Fe College-oriented routes. (Routes 10 and 23 continue with reduced service; No service for Routes 76 and 78 at this time.)

Gainesville offices, facilities closed tomorrow

Published on January 21, 2025

With our area under both a Freeze Warning and a Winter Storm Warning, the offices of the City of Gainesville will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 22. Regional Transit System buses will run on reduced service through 10 a.m. at which time a safety assessment will be made and further service could be suspended.

Gainesville announces new RTS contract with the University of Florida

Published on January 16, 2025

The City of Gainesville and UF have announced a new bus service contract that will continue the university’s prepaid bus fare program through mid-2027.UF will increase payments from $84 per bus hour to $88.35. In return, RTS will work with UF to collect additional ridership data, with passenger-counting equipment installed on all buses.

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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.

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.

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

January 22, 2025

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

CanceledPOSTPONED Heritage Trail Meeting 5th Avenue Pleasant Street Workshop

January 22, 2025

This event has been postponed due to expected weather. Efforts to complete the 5th Avenue/Pleasant Street Heritage Trail are
underway. Your input is important to get this project across the finish line! Please attend to provide feedback and ideas for finalizing the trail.

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

January 25, 2025

“Hoggetowne Goes Downtown” is the theme of the 38th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire as the City of Gainesville’s downtown park and nearby venues step back in time with traditional old-world games, medieval wares and merriment.

2025 State of the City Address

January 29, 2025

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward cordially invites all neighbors to the 2025 State of the City Address at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Cade Museum.

Living History Saturday

February 01, 2025

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

February 02, 2025

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

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Gainesville offices, facilities, parks to reopen tomorrow

Gainesville offices, facilities closed tomorrow

Gainesville announces new RTS contract with the University of Florida

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Climate Action

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

UF Transit Services Agreement

Events

Events

Barnyard Buddies

CanceledPOSTPONED Heritage Trail Meeting 5th Avenue Pleasant Street Workshop

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

2025 State of the City Address

Living History Saturday

Perspectives in the Parks

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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