Are Resident Priorities Enough of a Focus in McKinney?

Time after time, McKinney's residents say they are most concerned about public safety and streets. Road quality is included in streets. Last year's elections showed many in the public are unhappy with the quality of our roads--on the newer west side and a continuation of concerns on the east side. Has nothing come of it? 

The city of McKinney has encouraged high density without planning ahead for the increased traffic and wear on our city roads. 

There has not been a bond proposal for streets and traffic that has failed in recent memory. The 2019 bond for $100M for streets shows only 65% has been spent.

From the 2024 street improvement bond for $243.5M, none of the bond funds have been even issued. Is there a pipeline problem somewhere? See here for a map of current CIP road work. Is more money needed to maintain the city's roads? 

There is also a quality issue. In many areas on the west side, for example, attempted fixes have made problems worse. Instead of simply filling potholes, in some areas, there are now raised bumps or blacktop holes that make travel rough for vehicles. These things should not be issues in a city like McKinney.

What is the Safe Streets Initiative and will it help improve our already worn out roads? or, will this city initiative asking for public feedback go the way of other public input sessions? 

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