Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Edmond public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads
Road intersection grant applications
The city is applying for federal STBG money to fix one of its most dangerous intersections, where a councilman says a friend was paralyzed and trains back up traffic while 600 new homes have been added nearby.
Sidewalk connectivity gap on Coltrane
Faith Bible Church won a sidewalk exception because steep slopes would require a retaining wall — but commissioners worried about future walkability near the new Uncommon Ground development. No sidewalks exist on either side of that stretch of Coltrane today.
OnCue driveway spacing near Kelly/Covell intersection
A commissioner flagged the driveway closest to the busy Kelly and Covell intersection, where drivers will have to cross four lanes to reach the turn lane. Staff couldn't answer on the spot — and a resident asked for traffic engineers to show up with fuller analysis in future hearings.