Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with medium priority
Broward County Transit BRT Line on Oakland Park Boulevard
The county's 15-mile bus rapid transit line would put three median stations on Oakland Park Boulevard, including a unique design at Dixie Highway. All traffic lanes are kept, but the mayor and others worry about driver behavior, safety at median stations, and right-of-way needs.
Royal Palm Park crossing
Rose Booth wants a flashing-light crosswalk near Royal Palm Park and the Nature Trail — her condo's only crossing point — and plans to ask the developers rebuilding her entrance to request one.
Community shuttle launch and ADA stops
Oakland Park is launching its first community shuttle, piggybacking county contracts, and making all 14 stops ADA-compliant.
NE 34th Court speeding and missing sidewalks
A resident said NE 34th Court has become a speedway with repeated crashes and no sidewalks, forcing pedestrians — including a mother with a stroller — to walk in the swales. He asked for speed humps, a four-way stop, a caution light, or a sidewalk before someone is killed.