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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jonesboro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bond projects: 911 center and Caraway Road
A $2.17 million Motorola deal will modernize radios and dispatch consoles for the 911 center, funded largely through a federal appropriation and capital improvement revenue bonds.
Aggie Road right-of-way acquisition
The city bought a small sliver of right-of-way at 3519 Aggie Road for $1,755 as part of roadway and pedestrian improvements. Engineering says just one temporary easement remains to nail down.
JETS fare-payment platform agreement with Cubic Transportation Systems
The city was set to consider a platform services agreement that would underpin how riders pay fares on JETS buses. It followed a competitive request-for-proposals process, so the committee was reviewing the result of that bidding.
Trees blocking visibility at Simmons Bank on Caraway Road
A resident says large trees between the sidewalk and street at the Simmons Bank building block drivers' view when turning and wants them removed or relocated; the city attorney is investigating who planted and owns them.
Highland Drive and Bernard Street intersection safety
Everyone agrees this intersection is bad, but a recommended traffic light and realignment is out of reach for both the city and the developer's budgets. The developer is instead paying for a dedicated right-turn lane on Highland Drive as a partial fix.
Four-way stops at Rains and Wilkins reinstated
Drivers at the Rains and Wilkins intersections will once again have four-way stop signs, finalized on a unanimous third-reading vote.
Speed limit and traffic sign updates
Three ordinances head to the full council: officially recognizing the long-standing four-way stop at Rains and Wilkins, a 25 mph limit on Hillcrest Drive, and a 20 mph limit on Main Street from Washington to Kate.
Stella Drive pedestrian and bicycle improvements
The city is accepting a donated strip of permanent right-of-way at 3505 Stella Drive so it can build and maintain sidewalks and bike infrastructure there.
Highway 1B traffic signals
A state agreement will install a new traffic signal at Highway 1B and Forest Hill Road and replace the one at Highway 1B and Parker Road. The city maintains the signals and pays the electricity after installation.