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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

C.K. NEWSOME COMMUNITY CENTER

THURSDAY JANUARY 25th

6:30 – 8:00 PM

January 2024 Newsletter

Mayors Traveling City Hall

January 5, 2024

Mayor Stephanie Terry will reconvene the city’s Traveling City Hall tradition next month.

The first Traveling City Hall of the Terry administration will be held in partnership with United Neighborhoods of Evansville on Thursday, February 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the C.K. Newsome Community Center. It will precede the regular United Neighborhoods of Evansville meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., where Mayor Terry also will speak.

“One of the best parts of running for mayor was having the opportunity to hear directly from the people of Evansville – to hear their concerns, answer their questions, and to just listen to what they have to say about our city,” Mayor Terry said. “The Traveling City Hall is an opportunity for me and the department heads from across the city to continue not only doing that, but to take their concerns back to the office the next day and do what we can to address them in real time.”

Mayor Terry’s administration will host quarterly Traveling City Hall meetings throughout 2024, with each being held in a different part of the city, in conjunction with different community partners.

“United Neighborhoods of Evansville is excited to partner with Mayor Terry’s administration for the first of her Traveling City Hall programs,” said Joe Ballard, United Neighborhoods of Evansville operations manager. “This kind of direct dialogue between citizens and city officials is critical to a strong, thriving Evansville, and we’re proud to be part of making that happen.”

Future Traveling City Hall meetings will be held in May, August, and November 2024. The dates, locations, and community partners associated with those events will be announced at the February 22 event.

Media seeking additional information may contact Joe Atkinson, Communications Director for Mayor Stephanie Terry, at 812-305-0543, or jatkinson@evansville.in.gov.

Annual Christmas Tree Disposal


(EVANSVILLE, IN) – The annual Christmas tree disposal service starts Tuesday, December 26, and continues through Friday, January 6, 2024. During this time, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) city residential customers can simply place their Christmas trees on the ground next to their trash cart on the day of their scheduled trash pickup and Republic Services will take them to the landfill for disposal.
The service is only for EWSU city residential customers who pay for trash and recycling on their monthly utility bill. Residents who live in apartment complexes, mobile home communities, and customers outside the city limits are not eligible. In addition, retail stores, commercial establishments and business customers are not eligible.
After January 6, EWSU customers may continue to dispose of their Christmas trees by placing them inside the regular trash cart. Christmas trees placed on the ground or inside the recycling cart will not be collected after January 6.
If you have questions about the Christmas tree disposal service, please contact Republic Services at www.republicservices.com or call 800-866-3345.

UNOE December 2023 Newsletter

2024 COFFEE WITH A COP

METS Micro Official Launch Announcement


November 28, 2023 (EVANSVILLE, IN) —

The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) is proud to announce the launch of METS Micro, an on-demand, app-based public transit pilot service in partnership with Via, global leader in TransitTech, the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (Evansville MPO), the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), and Energy Systems Network (ESN).

METS Micro will officially launch on November 28 with the goal of using innovative software to expand access to transportation in Evansville. METS Micro will allow anyone within a designated service zone in southeast Evansville to book an on-demand ride through the METS Micro app (available in Google Play and App Store or by calling 812-562-5011).

Upon booking a ride, Via’s intelligent algorithms match riders headed in the same direction into one shared vehicle to create quick, efficient shared trips. This model provides a flexible transit option designed to extend the reach of METS’ existing offerings by providing coverage in areas where fixed-route buses cannot efficiently reach.
METS Micro will be available Monday to Saturday from 6:15 a.m. to 12 a.m. and on Sundays from 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rides will cost $2. The fleet will include two wheelchair-accessible Toyota Sienna minivans.
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke said, “The launch of METS Micro stands as a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team. Collaborating with Via and benefiting from the generous support of Toyota Mobility Foundation and Energy Systems Network, we’re not just enhancing our transit system — we’re envisioning a brighter, more connected future for Evansville.”
Todd Robertson, Executive Director for the City of Evansville Transportation Services added, “With help and two years of innovative thinking, even though it’s a pilot program, I am glad to see another affordable transit opportunity in Evansville and look forward to its expansion in the future.”

METS Micro is part of Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Together in Motion initiative, a program established in collaboration with Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). TMF played important roles in the planning behind METS Micro – from hosting community workshops to define local mobility needs, to providing matching funds with the City, to coordinating stakeholder engagement.

“The METS Micro pilot in Evansville exemplifies the power of collaboration between local and state public and private entities, setting the stage for achieving greater equity in transportation access,” said Ryan Klem, Director of Programs at the Toyota Mobility Foundation. “Our hope is that the learnings from this pilot can help enhance the quality of life and work for the people of Evansville and might serve as an example for other cities to emulate in the future.”
Additional key contributions came from partner ESN, who purchased two Toyota Sienna minivans for the pilot using IEDC grant funds. ESN partnered with BraunAbility and Model1 to customize them to be wheelchair accessible. ESN acquired the vehicles through another local business, Evansville-based Toyota dealer Kenny Kent.
Via’s TransitTech is used by more than 650 communities globally; this includes a similar and successful on-demand transit program in Lafayette, IN in partnership with CityBus.

For more information on how to ride with METS Micro, please visit: city.ridewithvia.com/metsmicro

Holiday Used Cooking Oil Disposal Event

About EWSU
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) provides high-quality, safe, and dependable water and sewer services to more than 63,000 customers in Vanderburgh County and parts of Gibson, Posey, and Warrick counties. EWSU maintains more than 1,000 miles of water lines, 900 miles of sewer lines, 6,100 hydrants, eight water storage facilities, two wastewater treatment plants, and one water filtration plant.

The utility also manages the City’s street sweeping and trash and recycling contracts. EWSU meets or exceeds all state and
federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards while protecting land and water resources for future generations
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IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTRATION BASH

Winter Registration Bash Planned at Ivy Tech Dec. 5

Evansville, IN – Anyone interested in starting at Ivy Tech Community College in January, should plan to attend the Tuesdays@theTech Winter Registration Bash on Dec. 5.

The event will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (CST), and individuals should come to the Enrollment Center to begin, at 3501 N. First Avenue. Enter through Door B.

At the enrollment event, interested individuals can receive help with many of the steps to enrolling in college including:

Applying for Admission

Registering for Classes

Completing the FAFSA
Career Counseling

And more