Mobile mayor unveils 'Snazzy' accessibility station for Mardi Gras, previews downtown street conversions and community meeting
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The mayor announced a partnership with Snazzy to provide an ADA-accessible comfort station and support services at Mardi Gras Park beginning Jan. 30; downtown streets will switch to two-way traffic this week and a Dolphin Street community meeting is planned tonight to review safety upgrades.
The mayor announced a new partnership with Snazzy, a special-needs assistance station that will offer an ADA-accessible trailer, adult changing stations, a climate-controlled tent, seating and free pre-registered parking at Fort Conde for Mardi Gras parades starting Jan. 30. Dale Jackson, a founder of Snazzy, told the council he created the program from personal experience caring for a family member and that the group already partners with Auburn University.
The announcement included operational details: Snazzy will provide services before each scheduled parade during the 2026 season, help with safe crossings to the park, and offer reserved parking for families who pre-register. “Snazzy is something that was created out of necessity,” Jackson said, describing plans to expand services in Mobile and thanking the city for support.
The mayor also previewed near-term downtown changes to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. Beginning Jan. 21, sections of Scott, Bayou and Jefferson streets between Government and Congress will convert from one-way to two-way traffic, with the new two-way configurations expected to be in place by Jan. 22. Temporary no-parking restrictions will apply during construction, and intersections that meet Saint Louis will remain closed through Feb. 18 to accommodate the larger St. Louis Complete Streets project. The mayor asked residents to obey temporary signage while crews complete the work.
Officials invited residents to a 6 p.m. community meeting at Dolphin Way Baptist Church fellowship hall to review traffic-safety and infrastructure upgrades for Dolphin Street, which the city said is intended to reduce congestion near the I-65 corridor and decrease collision severity. Council members Penn and Fleming, who represent adjacent districts, were listed as participants in that meeting.
The mayor also recognized public-safety personnel and highlighted a proclamation naming Jan. 31, 2026, Senior Bowl Day; Drew Fabianich, executive director of the Senior Bowl, encouraged the public to attend free practices scheduled for public viewing.
The council did not take formal action on the Snazzy partnership during the meeting; the announcement was presented as a mayoral communication and invitation to the community meeting.
