[Archived] Town Council Study Session - Thursday, September 3, 2026

The Town of Prescott Valley, AZ, held a study session on September 3, 2026, focusing primarily on emergency management and traffic safety updates. Emergency management discussions highlighted ongoing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, including the use of the RAVE emergency notification system and the Genesis Protect app to enhance resident communication. The police department provided a detailed traffic safety report emphasizing enforcement, education, and engineering strategies to reduce collisions and improve community safety. Notably, the town received grant funding from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety totaling $158,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 and an anticipated $244,000 for 2026-27 to support enforcement and education programs. Engineering updates included recent infrastructure improvements such as new sidewalks, crosswalk lighting, and traffic calming measures. Additionally, the council discussed a proposed e-bike ordinance aimed at regulating e-bike use on multiuse paths, including helmet requirements, speed limits, and safety education, with no immediate action taken but recommendations for further community education and signage enhancements.