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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Garland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
President George Bush Turnpike East Branch Expansion
The NTTA is advancing planning on the 11-mile PGBT East Branch project connecting I-30 to IH-20, which will impact local traffic, require extensive bridge construction in floodplains, and involve property acquisitions.
Alley Reconstruction and Infrastructure Upgrades
Council will vote on awarding multiple contracts for alley reconstruction, water and sewer line replacements, and street paving across neighborhoods.
Railroad Crossing Safety and Improvements
Garland is exploring federal Section 130 grants to fix dangerous railroad crossings, but because state funds mostly target rural areas and our crossings rank low on safety lists, the city still has to pay for most repairs out of local tax dollars.
Callejo Drive Traffic Safety
The city wants to wait until construction on Callejo Drive finishes and traffic normalizes before deciding on new stop signs.