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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Road 55/54 roundabout and Eastern Shore Trail
Engineering design for the CR 55/54 roundabout and the Eastern Shore Trail Extension both moved forward on the consent agenda.
County Road 64 School Zone Speed Limit
The speed limit on County Road 64 will step down from 45 to 35 mph ahead of the new school's 25-mph zone, making the gradual slowdown safer for drivers and kids.
ATRIP II Safety Project at Highway 181 and CR 32
Commissioners picked the congested 181/32 intersection near Barnwell — with heavy school and commuter traffic — for the county's state road grant application, passing over Blakeley State Park's entrance request.
FY 2027 Rebuild Alabama road and bridge projects
The Commission adopted its FY 2027 transportation plan with six projects, including resurfacing on Pine Grove Road, Lottie Road, County Road 24, and a bridge replacement on Scenic Highway 98 over Point Clear Creek.
Rebuild Alabama Act gas tax benefit questioned
Commissioners discussed how the 2019 state gas tax hike hasn't boosted Baldwin County much because it's a 'donor county' — most collections flow to less populated counties under the state formula. They want data added to budget materials so the public can see what the county actually gets back.
County Road 65 paving and Hinote Glass Road intersection work
The commission awarded a $2.7 million CDBG-DR grant-funded contract to grade, drain, base and pave County Road 65, and approved a $50,001 change order for intersection improvements at Hinote Glass Road and Highway 59 due to unsuitable soil.
Accept for Maintenance (AFM) road policy review
Commissioner Underwood wants the county's road takeover policy revised, calling the current process a false sense of hope for people on roughly 290 private roads. The engineer noted most counties don't have such a policy and that it conflicts with the county's connectivity-focused strategic plan.
Pedestrian safety along County Road 3 near Point Clear Golf Club
A Point Clear resident asked the commission to consider sidewalks or walkways along County Road 3, where there is no shoulder and heavy new traffic is expected from the 123-lot golf club development. County regulations currently don't require external pedestrian connections.