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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.