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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huntersville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Road construction contracts: signal masts and Beatties Ford intersection
The board approved two construction contracts, one for signal mast arm installation and one for improvements at Beatties Ford and Bud Henderson Roads.
Microtransit Zone 1 performance and expansion questions
CATS microtransit has served nearly 110,000 riders since February 2025 with nine vehicles and extended evening hours. The board asked about expanding the zone east-west and about peak-demand wait times; CATS is studying both.
New Haven Drive traffic safety
A resident raised speeding and visibility dangers on state-maintained New Haven Drive and confusion over whether the town or NCDOT is responsible since the area is in the ETJ.
2027 Townwide Street Resurfacing
The board approved the annual contract to repave town streets in 2027 — the program that keeps neighborhood roads in shape.
Cyclist safety on Reese Boulevard
A longtime cyclist described obstructed sight lines near the Spring Hill Suites hotel exit, missing stop signs, debris in bike lanes, and conflicts with runners and walkers. He asked the board to back the transportation engineer's proposed fixes.
Bus stop shelter at Kenton Drive and Sedgebrook Lane
A resident reported schoolchildren sitting on concrete at a bus stop with no bench or shelter near Birkdale Village, and asked the town to add seating or find whoever is responsible.
Asbury Chapel Road bridge replacement
NCDOT has a contract to replace the bridge; the road closes as early as December 2026 with detours until the new bridge opens by December 2027.
NC 115 North Improvements Funding
The board approved the paperwork to receive $5.98 million in state grant money for the NC 115 North corridor improvements and sidewalk project, plus the right-of-way purchases needed to build it.
Platon Avenue Traffic Calming
After speed studies clocked drivers in the low 30s on a narrow residential street, the board approved the neighborhood's pick: four speed humps, with fire and police sign-off.