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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Vehicle accident prevention and fleet safety
The Vehicle Accident Prevention Sub-Committee will review accident and incident reports, training activity, and vehicle maintenance. Fleet safety directly affects riders and everyone sharing the road with city buses.
Vacant building enforcement program
The city now has a registration and enforcement program for vacant buildings, aimed at getting long-empty commercial and residential properties back in use. Two council members voted no over the fine levels and whether the program is needed given low local vacancy rates.
Public Safety Infrastructure
Construction on the new fire stations starts this week; Carter Park gets a temporary entrance while its road layout is rebuilt, and groundbreaking will be announced soon.
Two new fire stations
Groundbreaking for the two new fire stations is September 29 at 2 p.m. near Carter Park — the public is invited.
Enforcement of school-zone traffic signal on Fairview Avenue
A temporary light and left-turn-only sign protect bus operations at the high school and middle school during construction, but drivers have started ignoring them. Certifying the devices lets police actually issue citations instead of just warnings.