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About the Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhood Program (PhxCAN)
The Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhoods Program (PhxCAN) is a community-focused approach to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure citywide. The program will take a deep dive into each of the city’s 15 urban villages to address transportation safety concerns, needs and wants. Annually, the Street Transportation Department will focus on two urban villages. A list of projects will be implemented within each village during a one to two year period. Phoenix.gov/Streets/PhxCAN
PhxCAN Community Connectors
Community members will help guide the assessment of each urban village by functioning as community consultants and will be known as the PhxCAN Design and Outreach Community Connectors. They will provide guidance on the overall process, help design the engagement strategy and actively participate in outreach efforts.
As a Connector, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
About the Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhood Program (PhxCAN)
The Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhoods Program (PhxCAN) is a community-focused approach to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure citywide. The program will take a deep dive into each of the city’s 15 urban villages to address transportation safety concerns, needs and wants. Annually, the Street Transportation Department will focus on two urban villages. A list of projects will be implemented within each village during a one to two year period. Phoenix.gov/Streets/PhxCAN
PhxCAN Community Connectors
Community members will help guide the assessment of each urban village by functioning as community consultants and will be known as the PhxCAN Design and Outreach Community Connectors. They will provide guidance on the overall process, help design the engagement strategy and actively participate in outreach efforts.
As a Connector, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Assisting with the design of the community engagement strategy
- Tabling at community events
- Getting the word out about the program to the community
- Assisting with stakeholder interviews
- Helping create and grow a community contact list
- Helping to identify and prioritize village priorities and projects
Connectors will be compensated for their time and work with a stipend. Transportation to meetings will be provided for those who have difficulty or limited access to transportation.
Connector Requirements
Connector Requirements
- Participate in all five (5) Connector meetings
- Attend at least three (3) community meetings or events and conduct outreach work
- Dedicate a minimum of ten (10) hours per month to the program from September 2024 to April 2025
Application Process
Seven to ten community members will be selected per urban village to ensure sufficient representation for the entire village and a wide variety of backgrounds.
The project team will then review candidates, conduct brief interviews and make selections that ensure that Connectors:
Seven to ten community members will be selected per urban village to ensure sufficient representation for the entire village and a wide variety of backgrounds.
The project team will then review candidates, conduct brief interviews and make selections that ensure that Connectors:
- Have roots in or long-established relationships with the communities they represent
- Represent and/or have connections with racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, and potential intersections, such as low-income populations and older adults
- Are able to reach and deeply engage their community, provide a diverse representation of community perspectives
Questions
Email: phxcan@phoenix.gov