Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Highland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with high priority
Sidewalk Gaps and Safe Routes to School
A 216-foot missing sidewalk stretch on a 21-foot-wide road with a blind corner forces kids, veterans, and strollers into traffic. Residents packed the meeting asking for it to be prioritized; the fix could run around $80,000 once road work and property issues are included.
Road maintenance funding and the transportation utility fee
The city is switching to a 'supermod' chip seal (same price, better structural value) and deferring the last stretch near pending utility cuts so fresh pavement doesn't get torn up.
Country Club Drive golf cart crossing sidewalk and traffic calming
Three Country Club residents pressed for a permanent fix at the narrow golf cart crossing — a sidewalk, better gravel transitions, and traffic calming on Juring Drive. Staff said sidewalk priorities will be re-run through a data model that now weights locations with no sidewalk on either side.
2026 Road Maintenance Program
The city's annual street repair package covers reconstruction and surface treatments across several neighborhoods, with newer subdivisions' work already paid by developer bonds. Crews will also start a formal road evaluation program to build a fact-based annual project list.