More than 17.8 million people are expected to be traveling through U.S. airports in the coming days.
Heather Shelbrack with Phoenix Sky Harbor said that Wednesday and Sunday will be the busiest days at the airport. Shelbrack says there are ways to best navigate travel and reduce traffic near the airport.
"It’s gonna be very busy as years pass though on our roadways, so we’re encouraging travelers to pick up and drop off either our 44th street or 24th street Phoenix Sky Train Station," she said.
Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at Sky Harbor during the government shutdown that ended Nov. 12. While Shelbrack thinks that things are back to normal, she encourages travelers to check their flight status ahead of time.
The FAA anticipates this to be the busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years. While the recent government shutdown may be on the mind of travelers, the FAA issued a statement saying passengers can “fly with confidence” this week.
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Phoenix is asking for input on a plan to add more electric vehicle charging stations around the city. The Charging Infrastructure Action Plan finds the city has more than 900 charging station locations and more than 2,700 charging ports, but wants to add up to 1,900 more ports by 2030. -
St. Mary’s Food Bank distributes about 300,000 pounds of food each day. Most of that comes from donations, but the food bank still has to purchase supplemental items. -
The department’s first e-bike teams were deployed last month to enable rescue teams to get to rural areas with rugged terrain more quickly. The e-bikes can carry medical supplies and rescue equipment to allow firefighters to provide necessary care and manage rescue operations while waiting for additional crews. -
Honeywell Aerospace and the Phoenix Aviation department are collaborating on testing new technology to prevent collisions between aircraft and ground vehicles. The first-of-its-kind surface alert technology warns of an imminent collision before it happens. -
Diesel prices are steadily increasing, affecting school districts across the state. The price jump is especially felt in rural areas, including the Flagstaff Unified School District.
