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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Houston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hirsch Road Bridge replacement
About $1.17 million would fund construction of the Hirsch Road bridge replacement in District B, improving a key northeast Houston crossing.
Motorcycle safety and dark freeway ramps
Motorcycle advocate Alfrieda Franklin described fatal crashes involving drunk drivers and dangerously dark ramps on 610, 290, 288 and I-45, asking for lighting and awareness. Several council members pledged to gather data and pursue a 'Light Up Houston' reporting idea.
Sidewalk and rail safety at American Legion Park
A District C resident showed that the sidewalk on Gulf Drive ends before a railroad crossing and asked for a sidewalk extension, an audit, and protective fencing along the park's rail boundary. Council promised to route the request to District C and Parks.