In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, city officials confirmed that Glendale will scale back on certain services while maintaining others for the community. As reported by the city's official announcement, trash pickup and recycling services will remain on their regular schedule, although the city's landfill is set to be closed to the public on the holiday.
For transportation, Glendale OnBoard microtransit services will continue to operate, but riders are advised to pre-schedule online reservations by noon on January 16, and on the day itself, only GUS Bus 1 will be running its route from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. while GUS Bus 2 and 3 services will be suspended, and for those reliant on paratransit and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation services, they can rest assured as these will not experience interruptions, according to the City of Glendale's statement.
The city's libraries, public centers, and community-focused services such as Rose Lane Community Center, O’Neil Community Center, and the REC on Wheels program will pause for the day. Community engagement and the pursuit of leisure will not be left out in the cold for too long, though; these services will resume regular operations on January 20, the City of Glendale advised.
Travelers and staff at the Glendale Municipal Airport will notice minimal changes, as flight operations persist around the clock despite the administrative office closure; the terminal will welcome guests from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the airport's administrative offices, however, will be taking a breather, closing for the day but the terminal will remain accessible within its standard operating hours on the holiday, as detailed by the City of Glendale release.
Lastly, those planning to reach out to the Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau will have to wait as it will be closed on January 19.
