Public Works Committee City Of Winston-Salem Agenda
The committee meeting agenda includes several key discussion topics: the petition for the voluntary annexation of Long Creek Village, a resolution concerning the abandonment of a perpetual conservation easement on tax PIN 6855-12-1816 and the acceptance of a new easement on tax PIN 6855-01-0902, and a resolution to continue the Bus Pass Match Distribution Program. Additionally, the agenda covers an ordinance amendment regarding solid waste collections, an update on the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Streetscape Project, and an update on the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Prioritization 8.0: Division Needs Projects.
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The committee meeting covered multiple infrastructure and policy items. Discussions included the scheduling of a public hearing for a street abandonment petition, the authorization of easement relocations, and additional funding for the Silas Creek Parkway Sidewalk Project. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the Northwest Boulevard Streetscape Feasibility Study, approved amendments to the Transit Authority's fare policy for extreme weather events, and received a report on a recent water main break. Additionally, annual sustainability updates were presented, highlighting advancements in energy efficiency, LED streetlight conversions, vehicle fleet improvements, and collaborative efforts through the Urban Food Policy Council and the Community Sustainability Program Committee.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Winston-Salem City Council City Council Summary
The council meeting covered numerous municipal items, including an honorary resolution for September 11, 2001, and first responders. Several grant acceptances and funding authorizations were approved, including grants for the BikeSafe Regional Coordinator position, the Forsyth County Joint DWI Task Force, and traffic enforcement initiatives. Public works projects were addressed, such as the abandonment and relocation of a permanent access easement, additional funding for the Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project, and a construction contract for Miller Park improvements. The council also authorized demolition ordinances for structures on Stockton Street, Teresa Avenue, and Attucks Street, and designated the Chatham Block as a local historic landmark. Additionally, the council rescinded a housing funding allocation, amended transit fare policies regarding extreme heat, updated firearm possession codes for the airport, and conducted the City Manager's annual performance evaluation in a closed session.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
Public Works Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the Northwest Boulevard streetscape feasibility study, including both short-term and long-term concepts for improving walkability, safety, and aesthetics. The presentation covered community engagement findings, budget considerations, and future planning initiatives, such as shared-use paths and infrastructure improvements. The committee also addressed consent agenda items and next steps for implementation, including signage, striping, lighting, and coordination with local utilities.
