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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Traffic congestion at the Ardmore Drive park gateway
Ardmore Drive is the main gateway to a busy city park, and residents describe game-day backups lining the street. A drive-through could add crossing traffic at an already congested spot — commissioners pointed to existing queueing problems at the Timberlake Road Biscuitville and 7 Brew.
501-221 Split Pair limited access corrections
Council endorsed fixing decades-old VDOT access lines so businesses along Routes 501/221 legally front the roads — a prerequisite for the economic-development-oriented split pair interchange.
GLTC Bus Funding and Reserves
A transit union rep said ridership is up 40% since 2023 while the city's base funding has stayed flat, forcing Sunday service cuts and route risks. She asked for a predictable, recurring funding plan that grows with inflation and ridership.
Earl Brooks, Sr. bridge naming
Council work-shopped naming the Odd Fellows Road bridge over U.S. 460 for NASCAR pioneer Earl Brooks, Sr. It'll cost about $1,000 in signs and needs a petition to the state — decision expected in September, with strong community support.
12th Street Corridor Improvements
A federally funded planning effort will design pedestrian safety improvements along 12th Street and a transit-oriented development policy, with a $50,000 subaward.
VDOT Smart Scale Road Projects
Council endorsed three road projects for state funding — Wards Road improvements, a Campbell Avenue roundabout, and sidewalk work — totaling about $115 million.