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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Antonio public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2027 Budget and 2027-2032 Bond Program Infrastructure Priorities
The council was set to receive a briefing and vote on a resolution for the next bond program — about $617 million in total investment including streets, drainage, parks, facilities and housing. Earlier discussion flagged that anything above roughly $442 million could require a property tax increase, and a proposed stormwater fee increase of roughly $0.25-0.26 per month would fund drainage projects.
Downtown mobility and parking study
The Walker Consultants study found downtown parking supply is generally adequate — about 30,000 publicly available spaces — so no new parking garage is recommended at the Alamodome Lot A. Instead, recommendations focus on wayfinding, parking discovery technology, and shifting trips to transit and ride share.
Silver Line Station Area Plan & Multimodal Corridor Studies
Planners are mapping out how transit stations and major corridors like Marbach, Harry Wurzbach, and West Avenue can be made safer and more accessible for everyone.
Citywide Street Maintenance and Mastic Sealer Procurement
San Antonio is planning a $796,825 street maintenance project to apply slurry seals, striping, and pavement markings across local roadways. This work aims to extend the lifespan of neighborhood streets and improve traffic safety.
Residential Streetlight Gap Program
City staff reported on the five-year progress of closing streetlight gaps, while council members debated funding sources, community pushback against unwanted lights, and better ways to target high-need areas.
Transportation and Sidewalks in District 1
Candidates discussed the lack of safe pedestrian walkways, inadequate bus shelters, and the need for better public transit options like rail and dedicated bus lanes to connect East Austin without increasing flood risks.
Infrastructure Funding
The city is planning its budget and bond program for the next few years. This will determine which streets and sidewalks get fixed or built.
Infrastructure Project Scoring Framework
The city is evaluating proposed street, bridge, and sidewalk projects using a new scoring framework based on established guiding principles to prioritize capital investments.
Citywide Street Pavement Preservation
The city is moving forward with multiple task order contracts totaling over $1.7 million to handle crack sealing, spray patch sealing, and concrete flatwork repairs across local roadways. These maintenance packages aim to extend the lifespan of neighborhood streets and improve pedestrian infrastructure.
District 9 Traffic and Mobility Improvements
A new turn lane, sidewalk, and traffic signal relocation on Stone Oak Parkway and Evans Road will ease congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
Public Works Street Maintenance and Engineering Review
The city is investing in asphalt materials, wheelchair ramps, and an independent engineering review of its street maintenance program to improve roadway conditions.
VIA Rapid Green Line Transit Stop at Central Library
The board considered a Facilities Committee recommendation regarding the placement of a VIA North/South Rapid Green Line transit stop at the Central Library, impacting commuter access.
Watson Road Phase 2 Design
Engineering design is underway for Watson Road Phase 2 in District 4, bringing new sidewalks, a shared-use path, and a roundabout to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
Harry Wurzbach Highway Improvements
The city is moving forward with design services to widen Harry Wurzbach Highway in District 2, adding protected bike lanes and pedestrian upgrades to improve safety for all road users.