Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seminole County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in roads
Micro-Transit grant funding
A $1.4 million state grant would fund Micro-Transit service — flexible, on-demand transit — across the county.
Hillview Drive drainage improvements
The Hillview Drive drainage project got a $1.06 million change order and 210 more days on its construction timeline — work meant to fix flooding in the area.
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.
Moving Seminole — Public Works & Mass Transit
Ridership has doubled since replacing Lynx routes and the county is saving $1.7 million a year. Fares are being tweaked: cheaper SunRail connections, pricier peak trips for non-discounted riders.
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.
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.
Sidewalk Fund Contributions from Future Applicants
Constantine floated having future developers chip into the county's sidewalk fund when sidewalks already exist, saving them the build but adding revenue. Staff will study it and bring it back.
Oxford Road sidewalk stormwater project delays
Residents of English Estates told the Board the long-running contractor project is unsafe, behind schedule, and unsupervised. Public Works pushed back, saying three to four crews are on site and the project remains on track for completion by year-end.
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.