Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollywood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with high priority
Barrier Island Infrastructure and Evacuation
Recent king tides flooded A1A and left residents unable to get home; speakers and Shuham tied today's king-tide levels to projected 2050 sea levels. Evacuation routes and emergency access on the island remain unresolved.
A1A mid-block pedestrian crossings
A new traffic study found four feasible spots for mid-block crosswalks with flashing beacons on A1A between Johnson and Sheridan Streets — something beach residents have sought for 20+ years. Nothing is funded yet, and the board wants money set aside before the CRA sunsets.
A1A Phase IV streetscape landscaping
The CRA was scheduled to consider adding security bollards to the Phase IV project, increasing the project cost by about $352,150 to roughly $76.46 million.
Downtown one-way pilot project (19th & 20th Avenues)
A CRA-funded $630,000 pilot will convert 19th and 20th Avenues between Washington and Jackson to one-way, creating 42 wider legal parking spaces and a bike lane on each street. If successful, the model could extend to Pembroke Road.
Downtown residential parking program
Downtown apartment residents are pressing for premium parking permits; staff reported negotiations stalled around $75/month versus the standard $110, and any deal would have to apply citywide. The board is considering opening up underused metered and RPP-only spaces.