Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Volusia County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads
Heavy truck traffic on Marsh Road
A Deland resident said removing weight-limit signs on Daltry, Carter and Marsh Roads brought non-stop 18-wheeler traffic, cracking driveways and endangering schoolchildren at a bus stop.
$5 Million Road Subsidy Review
Hope Street paving and stormwater concerns
Wendy Anderson asked whether canals have been cleaned before storm season; the county says Road and Bridge crews constantly maintain over a million feet of canals, inspected eight times more than national standards.
Proposed I-4/State Road 44 truck plaza
Residents urged the council to oppose a proposed truck plaza nine miles from the I-4/I-95 interchange near a 55-plus community, citing trafficking, crime, noise, and serious health risks from diesel pollution.
Taylor Road (CR 421) bridge repair
The hurricane-damaged Taylor Road bridge gets its repair contract underway in about two months, with completion expected by year's end.
Hand Avenue median blocking church access
A thousand-signature petition from Prince of Peace Catholic Church says the new median on Hand Avenue blocks eastbound access to the church, food pantry, and thrift shop, forcing seniors into dangerous U-turns. Council Member Kent's district dialogue addressed it; the county engineer explained the safety rationale.