Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cocoa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with medium priority
Traffic and drainage in the SR 524/Friday Road corridor
Residents questioned whether the corridor's short turn lanes, gravel trucks, and existing flooding can handle new development. Staff noted Friday Road currently operates at Level of Service A and that drainage is regulated through FDOT and St. Johns River Water Management District permits.
Pedestrian safety and street light outages
A resident who walks several miles daily reported sand-covered sidewalks on Indian River Drive, dark streetlights on US 1 and Dixon Boulevard, and asked for an added light near a lift station. Staff noted FPL repairs can take three to six months.
Pedestrian Safety Requests on Forest Avenue and North Cocoa Boulevard
Resident Paul Kimus asked the city to install a crosswalk with flashing lights on Forest Avenue near Highland, and to improve crossings and speed awareness on fast-moving North Cocoa Boulevard.
Downtown Trolley / Shuttle Service
Board members want a small electric or golf-cart style trolley to shuttle visitors around the village, especially in summer heat and during festivals, and asked staff to bring back pricing on a 10–12 passenger option.