Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Van public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads
Speed limit on West Florida Street
A 29-year resident asked for a 15 mph limit on the narrow one-lane road where signs 200 yards apart say 30. The city has already deployed the radar trailer for a speed study.
Stop signs at West Kansas and Cherry Streets
A resident argued the signs were never backed by a traffic study; the council agreed to a study on car counts, speeds and accident history before any removal.
Interlocal road agreement with Van Zandt County Precinct 4
The county may repave one non-curbed city road per year starting in 2027 using county labor and materials, giving city residents something back for the ten-cent road tax they pay. It still needs Commissioners Court approval.
East Ohio Street seal-coating
The oil-sand stretch of East Ohio from the city limits to North Maple gets sealed Monday, wrapping up this year's road work.