Inside Arvada City of Arvada

Jacqueline Rhoades joins Inside Arvada to talk about all things transportation in Arvada!

Jacqueline is the Public Works Director who oversees an expansive department that includes engineering, inspections, streets and traffic operations, mobility planning, facilities and much more. In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics related to the City's transportation including:
Updates on the Ralston Road and W 72nd Avenue widening projects, including the pause in construction coming on W 72nd Watch the 4/12/24 W 72nd community meeting recordingThe annual Pavement Program and some of the challenges the program faces in maintaining our roadsConnecting Arvada, the City's first comprehensive transportation system planPlus, Jacqueline helps explain some of the complexities related to construction that often lead to construction fatigue, funding and managing projects, and how we work with other organizations who provide services in Arvada. 

Other news and events:
Upcoming City Council workshops:May 6: Updates on parks maintenance practices and naming a new parkMay 13: Waste hauling rates and fees adjustment recommendationsOlde Town Transit Hub top level closed until end of JuneTake the sustainability surveyFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X and learn about upcoming celebrations:Drinking Water Week (May 5 - 11)National Public Works Week (May 19 - 25)Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Anna Hoover joins Inside Arvada to talk all things Majestic View Nature Center!

Anna is the director of the Nature Center, the City's environmental education facility and one of Arvada's greatest hidden gems. Anna talks about the various public programs and environmental educational opportunities available through the Nature Center. From superhero-themed summer camps to educational field trips, stargazing events to gardening workshops, the Nature Center offers something for everyone.

Sign up for the Nature Center's enewsletter to stay up-to-date on their program offerings and latest news. 

We also discuss the Nature Centers' annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20. This year's celebration includes:
Kids poster contest with the winners getting a tree planting at the Arvada school or park of their choiceFamily activities and boothsTrash clean up and drawing for a chance to win a rain barrelLearn more about this year's Earth Day theme of Planet vs. Plastics and why single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Plus, learn how you can celebrate Earth Day every day with actionable steps using the five Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.

Plus, learn about what's in store for the future of the Nature Center, including: 
New "Peek-A-Who's in the Forest" exhibit coming soonOutdoor classroom project and how you can help reach our funding goals Other news and events:
Park Pavilions rentals and etiquette  High Tea for Seniors on Saturday, May 4Annual Pavement ProgramVolunteer Appreciation Event on April 27 at the Nature CenterVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival. Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart. 

The event takes place Sunday, April 14 at Stenger Sports Complex where there will be fun to be had by all! While you're at the Kite Festival, take advantage of:
A free  bike valet courtesy of Bike Friendly Arvada The Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Curiosity Cruiser Professional Kite Demonstrations by the Rocky Mountain Kite AssociationSign up to volunteer for Kite Festival!

In our conversation, Adelle also highlights her work with the Arts and Culture Commission integrating art into our city, include two mural projects, La Letra and Babe Walls. Listen now for the inside scoop on the happenings with festivals, events, art and even a short story dispenser that makes its way around town. 

Other news and event:
W. 72nd Avenue community meetingOutdoor water saving programsArvada-Blunn Reservoir Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Inside Arvada is the official podcast from the City of Arvada!

Learn more about what to expect from the new podcast about Arvada, Colorado from co-hosts Katie Patterson and Sean Star. Join us for conversations with those who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the team members who help make it all happen. 


Visit our website at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast to learn more about the show's hosts and to submit a question to be answered on the podcast. 


Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.