Title
Hans Hughes Memorial Bikeway Ceremonial Signage
Description
Request City Council approval to install ceremonial signage recognizing Hans Hughes along Fillmore Street at three intersections.
Report
Summary
The Street Transportation Department received a request to install ceremonial signs to honor Hans Hughes, an ambassador for Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI), who passed away in September 2021, while riding his bike home from work.
Hughes served the downtown Phoenix community for 12 years welcoming visitors and helping them find their way around the city. He made downtown Phoenix feel friendly and memorable with his radiant personality and baritone voice, and he even made it his personal duty to wave to light rail passengers as they traveled by. His passion for the community he served was evident, and he celebrated each day as “another beautiful day in downtown Phoenix!” Hughes’ legacy is love. DPI describes him as the “downtown superhero.”
The ceremonial signs will be installed on Fillmore Street at Central Avenue, and 1st and 7th streets. See Attachment A for an illustration of the proposed sign.
Financial Impact
The fabrication and installation costs of the ceremonial signs will be funded by Council Districts 7 and 8.
Location
Fillmore Street at Central Avenue, and 1st and 7th streets.
Council Districts: 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.