Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Lauderdale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Train horn quiet zone under federal review
The city doubled down on keeping train horn quiet zones intact and signed three safety agreements with FEC Railway and Brightline for SW 7th, 17th and 22nd Street crossings.
Tarpon River and Shady Banks neighborhood improvements
A $1.96 million state-funded street improvement plan got deferred after a River Oaks leader said it's built on a ten-year-old traffic study and ignored residents' objections to a roundabout. It comes back November 17.
Sidewalk Construction Requirement Changes
An ordinance would modify when new development must build sidewalks and how waivers can be granted — affecting walkability in growing neighborhoods.
Himmarshee Tactical Urbanism and Streetscape Beautification Plan
A cheap, temporary makeover — parklet, lighting, planters, safety delineators — for Himmarshee Village, testing what a daytime-friendly streetscape could look like. The DDA thinks the money should wait for a bigger strategic plan; the area's commissioner wants to try it.
Flooding at Broward General Medical Center entrance
Fourteenth Street and the hospital garage entrance flood during storms, stranding medical staff during emergencies. Former Commissioner Dr. Warren Sturman asked the city to open a conversation about raising that small stretch of road; staff and the MPO are potential funding partners.