Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kissimmee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 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.