Purab Adabala Named Director of Transportation

Posted on 07/31/2025

A long-time city of Glendale employee with extensive experience in transportation planning, capital programming and community knowledge will be the new Transportation Director. In his new role, Purab Adabala will manage all facets of the city’s transportation department, including the Glendale Regional Airport, transit services and the pavement management program.

Adabala has been with the city for 18 years, first joining the department as a transportation planner in 2007. He advanced through his career serving as a Senior Transportation Analyst before being selected as the Transportation Planning Administrator and eventually being promoted to Deputy Director of Transportation in 2022.

“Purab Adabala brings a level of engineering expertise and community knowledge that makes him uniquely qualified to lead the city’s transportation department,” said Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps. “His demonstrated leadership through one of the city’s largest Capital Improvement Plan implementations confirms his ability to take on this critically important role.”

Significant transportation infrastructure projects, including transportation and airport master plans, will be a top priority for Adabala. He will also continue to lead the staff involved in traffic signals, roadway signs, pavement markings and the traffic education programs.

“I'm excited to lead the Glendale Transportation team into a new chapter,” said Adabala. “The city has an excellent Transportation team that takes pride in improving lives of the people we serve every day. I'm committed to fostering that collaborative environment where everyone is empowered to contribute their best work.”

Adabala earned a master’s degree in urban planning from University of Kansas and a holds bachelor’s degree in architecture from Andhra University.

Congratulations Purab!

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Glendale Community Survey

The City of Glendale 2025 Community Survey -

Glendale leadership needs your input and assessment of how your city is delivering for you. The Survey is now open to all Glendale residents. Please share the link with others so we can have the broadest cross-section of opinion throughout the districts.!"

Glendale Bond Election 2025

In an effort to prepare, protect, and preserve infrastructure in the City of Glendale, the City Council has placed two important bond questions on the ballot this November. Voters will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on two critical issues: Flood Control and Water Retention and Operational Facilities Infrastructure. For more info: Click Here.

BOND QUESTION 1

$30 MILLION

FLOOD CONTROL and WATER RETENTION

• Invest in storm drains, pipes, inlets, and catch basins to ensure safer roads and remove water during heavy rainfall and monsoons.
• Leverages Maricopa County Flood Control District matching funds to reduce costs and save taxpayer money.

BOND QUESTION 2

$35 MILLION

OPERATIONS FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT CITY INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE

• Invest in City operations facilities to support critical functions, including the maintenance of public safety vehicles, fuel stations, traffic signals, streetlights, and street signs.
• These bonds will also fund health and safety repairs to aging municipal facilities, including HVAC upgrades, safety improvements, and energy efficiency upgrades.

The deadline to register to vote is October 6, 2025. This will be an all-mail election. The Maricopa County Elections Department will begin mailing ballots to all registered voters on October 8, 2025. All ballots must be received by Election Day, November 4, 2025.

For election information, such as how to register to vote or to verify your registration status, please visit the Glendale City Clerk’s election page.

Mail ballots can also be dropped off at the Glendale City Clerk's Office, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.e

Barrel District Construction & Street Repair Information

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

• Streets between Royal Palm Road and Olive Avenue, and between 59^th Avenue and 61^st Avenue – Crack sealing to take place in late Summer/Fall to prepare for Slurry Seal application to take place later in the program.
• Streets between Butler Drive and Olive Avenue, and between 63^rd Avenue and 67^th Avenue – Crack sealing to take place in late Summer/Fall to prepare for Slurry Seal application to take place later in the program.
• Streets north of Royal Palm Road to Echo Lane, between 61^st Avenue and 63^rd Avenue – Crack sealing to take place in late Summer/Fall to prepare for Slurry Seal application to take place later in the program.
• Townley Avenue, west of 61^st Avenue – Crack sealing to take place in late Summer/Fall to prepare for Slurry Seal application to take place later in the program.
• Residential streets between Cholla Street and Cactus Road, between 59^th Avenue and 67^th Avenue – Crack sealing to take place in late Summer/Fall to prepare for Slurry Seal application to take place later in the program.

For a map of real time City of Glendale Road Closures and

Restrictions, click here 

JULY CRASH STATS

Glendale Police stats show a total of 367 crashes in the city for July. In one month, 367 vehicle crashes-- in one month! A little math tells us that is 11.84 VEHICLE CRASHES PER DAY!

Distracted driving is dangerous and the inevitable crashes are exorbitantly expensive in myriad ways including time lost from work, repair bills, medical bills, and skyrocketing insurance premiums.

There is a reason why Arizona ranks 5th in the nation for percentage of household income spent on auto insurance premiums. It's because there are 12 crashes per day in ONE CITY ALONE.

So hey, let's be careful out there!

What's Happening in Public Works

August

A big thank you to our Water Services Team who work behind the scenes

to protect and maintain our water infrastructure across the city to reliably deliver 13 billion gallons a year to our residents and businesses.

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August is National Water Quality Month, an initiative focused on raising awareness about the importance of clean and safe water for both human health and the environment. The month serves as a reminder to appreciate and protect our water resources, recognizing their vital role in various aspects of life, from drinking and sanitation to agriculture and recreation. 

Cheer on the Rattlers for Game 2

The Arizona Rattlers playoff game can be streamed live on the IFL network. You can also watch it on Fubo. Additionally, some games are broadcast on Arizona 61 (KASW-TV) and Antenna TV 15.2

America250 AZ

America250 AZ: Celebrate & Explore Pass

To illuminate Arizona's untamed spirit of independence, Arizona's 250th celebration is intended to uplift the voices of all Arizonans, preserve history and forge lasting connections. Using this pass, discover 250 amazing gems, local favorites and special places across the Grand Canyon State. We will continue to add new adventures and events where you can earn points and win prizes for your engagement throughout the year, including restaurants, cultural venues, bars, and historic landmarks.

Summer Break is Over; Back to the Books

Glendale Public Library

Writer in Residence Workshops

Rosemarie Dombrowski

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Rosemarie Dombrowski for writing advice or manuscript review.

Monday, August 13, 10:30am–11:00am

Foothills Library - Hummingbird Room

Rosemarie Dombrowski (RD) is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix, AZ, the founding editor of rinky dink press, and the founding director of Revisionary Arts, a nonprofit that facilitates self-care and healing through poetry. She’s published four collections of poetry and is a Teaching Professor at Arizona State University. Her work has been featured in numerous journals and anthologies, at poets.org, NPR, TEDx, and elsewhere.

YUG

AUG 12

Glassware etching

Foothills Library Roadrunner Room

2:00pm–4:00pm

Participants this month will use the Cricut to design stencils and use those stencils to create beautiful etched glassware. Some basic computer knowledge is needed to get started with the Cricut portion of this class and then we will show you how to use the Cricut design space and make your stencil. 

AUG 11

Main Library

Beaded Friendship Bracelets!

6:00 PM-7:30 PM

End the summer with a dash of color! Families with children aged 8 and older are invited to hang out, listen to great music, and design friendship bracelets using colorful beads, letters, and elastic string. Who could ask for more? Registration is required.

Bollywood Dance Workshop

Sunday, August 24, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Foothills Library



Join us for a vibrant and energetic dance experience inspired by the colorful, rhythmic styles seen in Indian cinema. Bollywood dance typically combines elements of traditional Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi, with contemporary, pop, and folk styles. All abilities and experience levels are welcome! Let's dance!

Glendale Parks & Recreation

Youth Parks and Rec Scholarship

The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department maintains a scholarship fund to help

Glendale youth who do not have the financial means to participate in recreation programs. 



HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Download the application, fill it out and bring or mail to:



Glendale Adult Center

5970 W Brown St

Glendale, Arizona 85302



Completed applications will be reviewed within 7 business days of receiving the application in the Parks and Recreation main office, when all current and necessary documentation is provided at the time the application is submitted.

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