Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seminole County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in roads with medium priority
Micro-Transit grant funding
A $1.4 million state grant would fund Micro-Transit service — flexible, on-demand transit — across the county.
I-4 expansion from Lake Mary to Volusia County
FDOT told Commissioner Dallari it's moving forward with widening I-4 south from Lake Mary into Volusia County — first phase adds lanes and re-stripes the bridge, with express lanes to follow later.
Slavia Road Improvement Project easements
The county paid $364,000 to two property owners for drainage easements needed to build the Slavia Road improvements.
Safe Streets Grant Application
The county is seeking $8.45 million in federal funds for connected-vehicle traffic-signal equipment and a Scout corridor from the Altamonte Springs SunRail station to UCF.
Scout paratransit wait times and costs
A resident said her disabled husband waits up to three hours for Scout rides and the cost has doubled. Staff pointed her to discounts, the Lynx paratransit option, and Seminole State programs.
Fuel Tax Partnerships for the Seminole Connector
Oviedo balked at partnering on the 417 Connector using gas tax funds, prompting commissioners to debate how the county approached its seven cities and whether to offer a menu of alternative partnership projects.
APWA accreditation and sales tax project delivery
Public Works earned national accreditation — the 99th percentile of agencies — and reported cutting the one-cent sales tax project list from 60 to 45, resurfacing 28 roads, and landing millions in outside grants.
SunRail FY26-27 Cost Share Decrease
Seminole County's SunRail share is dropping by $260,656 next year, and night trains are drawing strong ridership.
SR 434 at CR 427 intersection improvements
The county locked in a $7.36 million reimbursement agreement with FDOT to advance the SR 434/CR 427 intersection improvements from Milwee Avenue to Oleander Street.