Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in McKinney public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in transportation
Transit Operations Procurement
The McKinney Urban Transit District reviewed a year of strong growth in local transit ridership for seniors, low-income residents, and people with disabilities. To manage rising costs from higher ridership, DART uses rideshare options like Uber alongside wheelchair-accessible vans, keeping the program running efficiently.
Public Infrastructure Reconstruction
City officials provided updates on mitigating downtown construction delays, upcoming infrastructure work around Hunt, Lamar, and Tennessee streets, and the approaching completion of the MPAC and library.
R5 Residential Rezoning and Traffic Concerns
McKinney's exploding growth is causing major traffic jams. City leaders are looking at a big highway expansion, but will it actually solve the problem or just be a costly band-aid?
Road Closure
Major road closure alert for Bloomdale Road! Expect detours from mid-February through October between CR 124 and Ridge Road. This is a long haul, so start planning your alternate routes now.