Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lawton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with high priority
Gore Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements
Ten of eleven signals along Gore Boulevard have been converted, and a $494,000 LMPO grant can now fund full traffic activation (Phase 3), which studies show could cut travel times by about 40 percent. Council members relayed constituent frustration with flashing yellow arrows and desynchronized lights.
Phase 4 Citywide Street Resurfacing
The council was scheduled to award a $7.85 million contract to T&G Construction for Phase 4 of the pavement rehabilitation project, funded from the 2019 Capital Improvement Fund. Street conditions across Lawton could improve once work begins.
Citywide road safety study grant
A $400,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant will fund a year-long study of every intersection in Lawton. Once the plan is adopted, the city can compete for major federal and state dollars to actually fix dangerous roads.
LATS Transfer Center site purchase
The city is buying the current LATS headquarters property to build a new transit transfer center and give police evidence storage room to expand. It's the first concrete step in relocating LATS.
Bridge improvement program
Eleven bridges from the 2023 bond program's Project B remain to be addressed. The Council was asked whether bundling them into one contract could attract more bidders and cut costs.