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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
US 78 / Continental Gin corridor redesign grant
The city sought to apply for a $2 million state grant — with no local match — to redesign the US 78 (3rd Avenue South) stretch in front of Continental Gin.
$17 million BJCTA transit agreement
The council was to fund a full year of bus, paratransit, Via on-demand rides, and BRT service — $17 million total. This is how thousands of riders get to work, school, and appointments.
Box culvert emergency repair on 66th Street South
An emergency contract up to $119,200 with Gillespie Construction would repair a failing box culvert wall under 66th Street South near Interlaken Avenue — repairs that grew more extensive than first expected.
Citywide street resurfacing
Bids would fund the Norwood streetscape project at 12th Avenue North ($50,295) and citywide traffic calming ($47,872).
Ensley 19th Street improvement grant
A $2.7 million ALDOT grant would fund paving, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and storm drainage on 19th Street in Ensley from Ensley Avenue to Bush Boulevard.
Woodlawn–Trussville railroad crossing closures (REDESIGN Alabama / CRISI)
Blocked railroad crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville have frustrated drivers for years. Under the ratified agreement, at-grade crossings will be closed and alternative routes built, funded largely by an $8 million federal grant with Norfolk Southern paying $1.5 million and each city $250,000.
Grants Mill Road bridge emergency repair
An emergency contract will immediately fix the Grants Mill Road bridge over the lake for about $194,000.