Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kissimmee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in roads
Columbia Avenue Complete Streets Project
Several items on this agenda tie into the Columbia Avenue Complete Streets project — design services, an interlocal agreement with the Tohopekaliga Water Authority, and a federal streetscape grant. It's a coordinated effort to improve one of the city's key corridors.
Downtown SunRail/Amtrak Quiet Zone Restoration
The downtown train quiet zone lapsed after federal rule changes, but all required crossing improvements are now done. FDOT and FRA inspections are next, and horns could stop again within a month or two — good news for downtown businesses and new riverfront-adjacent apartments.
Annual Red-Light Camera Report
Kissimmee's 19 cameras at 10 intersections issued over 31,000 violations last year, netting about $1.25 million that goes straight into road improvements.
Road resurfacing contract extensions
The city extended its contracts with five paving firms for another year so street milling, resurfacing, and concrete work can continue.
Mill Slough Road and Denn John Lane Traffic Signal
Design work for a new traffic signal at a busy intersection is moving forward at $160,300 — an early step toward safer crossings there.
Downtown traffic and Broadway changes
Board members questioned how downtown traffic will handle the hotel, expanded convention center, and a possible field house. Staff pointed to the complete street project and MLK-to-Neptune bypass route as the plan for keeping cut-through traffic off Main Street.
Alleyway Paving Project Design
The city hired AECOM for $353,891 to design the alleyway paving project, with stormwater funds covering the drainage part. Paving designs mean actual alley improvements are moving forward.
US-192 Raised Median Improvements
The Vine Street CRA is spending $128,276 to build three landscaped medians along US-192 in partnership with FDOT, laying groundwork for future beautification near Valencia College.
Deteriorating Amtrak and SunRail stations
A resident warned Amtrak may drop Kissimmee as a stop because of the station's poor condition, and a homeless camp sits at the SunRail ramp. Fixing it could run about $6 million including ADA platform work, and the city is weighing options with the county and DOT.
Person Street corridor neglect
A resident described a mostly minority neighborhood between John Young Parkway, MLK Jr. Boulevard and Oak Street with unpaved streets, no sidewalks, no cul-de-sac on dead-ending Person Street, abandoned cars and debris. He's asking the city to fix streets and protect property values there.
Hoagland Boulevard Transportation Study
A $426,330 study with Kimley-Horn will plan improvements to Hoagland Boulevard from US-192 to Carroll Street.
Freebee microtransit service renewal
The free ride service will continue for another year through both CRAs, costing $421,768 from March 2026 to March 2027, with the Downtown CRA covering 60%.