News & Updates
Huntsville Transit offers free Orbit bus rides for cyclists during Bus & Bike Week
May 9, 2025
In celebration of Bus and Bike Week and Bike to Work Week, Huntsville Transit is offering free Orbit fixed-route bus rides for riders with bicycles May 12-18. This special promotion, part of Healthy Huntsville’s Huntsville Bike Month, encourages residents to explore eco-friendly transportation options and discover the benefits of combining biking with public transit. “Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands or just enjoying the outdoors, this is a great opportunity to [more]
Read MoreAir Evac Lifeteam donates windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to support safer helicopter landings
May 8, 2025
Air Evac Lifeteam has donated two airport-style windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) to enhance the safety of medical helicopter landings. The windsocks were installed at two public safety sites: Fire Station 6 on Drake Avenue and the Public Safety Training Field on Triana Boulevard. While the training field location is used to train firefighters for rescue operations with helicopters and their crews, the Drake Avenue location is frequently used [more]
Read MoreHuntsville extends contract to develop MPO bike plan
May 8, 2025
Work continues on developing a bicycling plan for the Huntsville area as the City extended its contract with Alta Planning + Design. The extension restates the end date as Sept. 30, 2025. The City and Alta have worked together since December 2023 on constructing an enhanced bicycling plan for the Huntsville area as part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization. The project collected extensive input from bicycling enthusiasts last year through public [more]
Read MoreTraffic engineers seek safety and consistency in speed limit changes
May 8, 2025
A section of Balch Road, between Balch Road/US Hwy. 72 to Capshaw Road, dropped from 45 to 40 miles per hour (MPH). This matches the speed limit along other sections of Balch Road under Madison County jurisdiction. At the East-End of I-565 where the road continues as US Hwy. 72, the City requested the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) adjust the speed limit to 55 MPH along the controlled access road [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash to support teachers with school supplies needed to equip students
May 8, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and local nonprofit Free 2 Teach are teaming up once again – this time for the After School Bash, a community-wide celebration designed to support public school teachers with the supplies they need to equip students. Set for Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park, the event will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue team up for Heroes on the Block Community Party
May 7, 2025
Huntsville’s Public Safety community is uniting to elevate a popular event to new heights with the objective of growing engagement with residents. The Heroes on the Block Party is a free, fun-filled community event sponsored by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. “We’ve been hosting block parties [more]
Read MoreMayor’s Bike Ride canceled due to inclement weather
May 2, 2025
The 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride with Mayor Tommy Battle, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has been canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather.
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