Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in roads
Quitclaim of abandoned Pequea Creek bridge structures
The county is cleaning up ownership of leftover piers and abutments from a bridge removed years ago, confirming they went to adjacent property owners when Martic Township vacated the road.
Big Conestoga bridge projects
Two new contracts — $113,140 for inspections and $76,800 for construction administration — move the Big Conestoga 7A and 7B bridge projects forward, paid from liquid fuels funds.
Countywide traffic congestion study
The county is paying to refresh its traffic congestion data so officials can figure out which roads and intersections need improvement most. That analysis feeds the Transportation Improvement Program that prioritizes road projects.
Bridge rehabilitation at county park and Youth Intervention Center
Two bridges into Central Park and the Youth Intervention Center need work. The county is bundling repairs to save money and plans to close the Strawberry Street Bridge over the winter to avoid disrupting summer pool traffic.
Road salt supply contracts
The county used its purchasing cooperative to lock in two-year contracts for road line painting and road supplies like pipes and inlet boxes. The prices came in lower than previous years, and member municipalities — not the county itself — pay the bills.
Covered bridge protection signs
After repeated vehicle strikes, the county is buying 35 solar-powered flashing LED signs for its five most vulnerable covered bridges. The signs flash constantly to catch the eye of out-of-area drivers unfamiliar with the low, narrow bridges.
Norman Wood Bridge future planning
The county is spending $36,658 — mostly federal money — on travel data to figure out who uses the 1968 Norman Wood Bridge and how. The aging bridge needs repairs soon, and this data will shape what happens to it.
Transit funding local match
With transit fares jumping 20% next month, the county removed riders under 65 from its shared-ride contract to cut costs. Seniors keep their subsidized rides; younger disabled riders lose this funding stream.
South-Central Transit Authority funding clarification
With transit fares jumping 20% next month, the county removed riders under 65 from its shared-ride contract to cut costs. Seniors keep their subsidized rides; younger disabled riders lose this funding stream.
County engineer hiring process delayed by PennDOT change
The county's plan to start recruiting a new secondary county engineer is on hold because PennDOT changed its Statement of Interest process. Officials want to align the county's approach before moving ahead.