For a PDF of the detour, click here: maumee_pathway_reroute.pdf
As the County continues reconstruction of the Coombs Street Bridge a portion of the Rivergreenway will be re-routed. Crews will replace a section of the Maumee Pathway where it crosses the bridge perpendicularly on the north side
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New bike racks installed downtown, additional bike lanes to be added in spring
Standing in front of new lime-green bike racks on Wayne Street, Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City of Fort Wayne is continuing its progress of making the community and especially downtown more bicycle
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Competition demonstrates training, proficiency of City employees
Through a demonstration of proficiency and safety, three City of Fort Wayne Street Department employees won awards in the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program Transportation Expo and Snow Plow Rodeo held Sept. 23-24 at the...
Program to be on satellite campus in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry congratulates the Manchester College Board of Trustees on its unanimous decision Saturday to start a doctorate of pharmacy program at a Fort Wayne satellite campus. The four-year program will enroll students starting in...
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman recognizes City at Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance meeting
The City of Fort Wayne earned statewide recognition of its use of alternative and biofuels when it won the Indiana Department of Agriculture's Paul Dana Excellence in Bioenergy Leadership Award.
Lt. Gov...
Good afternoon, Chairman Kenley, Chairman Crawford and members of the Gaming Study Committee. Thank you for the chance to speak to you today. As Mayor of the City of Fort Wayne and on behalf of its citizens, I commend you for your leadership on the issue of
gaming in Indiana.
I am here today in...
Informal session will allow opportunity for citizen comment about organization of offices
The public is invited to weigh in on the anticipated moves of City and County government offices within the City-County Building and 200 E. Berry St. The public forum on space use will be held on Monday,...
"During this time of mediation, when the City of Fort Wayne remains committed to good faith negotiations, I&M's legal action today is discouraging.
"No one is more invested in fairly settling the issues between the City and I&M than I am. My team and I are absolutely committed to the mediation...
Two Pick-Ups Schedule for Each Neighborhood
Leaf pick-up in the City's 355 neighborhoods will begin later this month. The Street Department will collect leaves in two separate sweeps through each neighborhood. Crews will roll into the neighborhoods between October 26th and December 11, 2009...
On October 13, 2009 the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department achieved reaccreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is one of only 88 park and recreation agencies in the country to currently hold...
Plan holds 2010 service at 2009 rates; Proposes new bid process in 2010
The City of Fort Wayne has reached an agreement with National Serv-All to provide garbage and recycling collection services for 2010 at 2009 rates. National Serv-All's current four-year contract with the City expires December...
Preferred plan would locate City Police and County Sheriff in City-County Building
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced that he is asking the Allen County Commissioners to work with the City to co-locate City and County public safety functions, including the Fort Wayne Police Department and the...
Public to help prioritize money for housing, homelessness, other Community Development projects
The City of Fort Wayne's Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services is hosting two public forums this month to help set priorities for federal funding that goes to housing, homelessness, special...
The City of Fort Wayne and Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) continued mediation yesterday regarding issues surrounding the City Light Lease. The mediation session again lasted throughout the day and late into the evening. Although the parties have not reached an agreement and no date for another...
Public participation recognized as part of success
The City of Fort Wayne earned an Award of Distinction from the International Downtown Association for planning efforts that resulted in Harrison Square and other downtown revitalization projects in Fort Wayne.
“We are starting to see the planning
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Free scattered site tour Oct. 9-11 features properties part of Neighborhood Stabilization Program
2302 Florida Drive
Prospective homebuyers and those interested in seeing 8 renovated homes in various states of construction can visit the free City Living Tour open houses 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 and
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Road Improvements Boost Economy
The finishing touches are complete and traffic is flowing on St. Joe Center Road. The two year construction project improves traffic flow, safety and connectivity.
“This project is a definite improvement for the neighborhoods along St. Joe Center Road. It eliminates the
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Mayor Tom Henry with Public Works Director Bob Kennedy with assistance of Mike Kiester in Engineering Services and two of the contractors for the Westbrook rain garden project cut the ribbon
Mayor Tom Henry cut the ribbon Oct. 31 to officially dedicate the Westbrook Rain Garden. Fort Wayne's...
Resident's request prompts change that reflects traffic volumes
The City of Fort Wayne's Traffic Engineering Department will change the traffic signal pattern at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Rudisill Boulevard Nov. 12 to improve traffic flow.
The light will change to a two-phase...
The Local Government Efficiency Study Group, formed by Resolution between the Fort Wayne City Council and Allen County Commissioners in November 2007, recently announced their final recommendations to the citizens and governmental bodies of Fort Wayne and Allen County. The 15-member group was...
