Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huntersville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads
NC 115 North sidewalk property acquisition
A resolution to acquire property needed for the NC 115 North Sidewalk Project was on the consent agenda, moving a pedestrian safety project forward.
Downtown transportation plan
The board hired Kittelson & Associates to draft a downtown transportation plan and welcomed Shelley Stewart, a Mount Holly deputy clerk, as the new Town Clerk starting in December.
Road construction contracts: signal masts and Beatties Ford intersection
The board approved two construction contracts, one for signal mast arm installation and one for improvements at Beatties Ford and Bud Henderson Roads.
Pedestrian connectivity to the future Red Line station
The 24-mile Red Line from Charlotte through Huntersville is at 30% design with environmental review underway. Three Huntersville stations are planned at Hambright, downtown, and Sam Furr Road, but trains are still estimated eight to ten years out unless alternative delivery methods speed things up.
Microtransit Zone 1 performance and expansion questions
CATS microtransit has served nearly 110,000 riders since February 2025 with nine vehicles and extended evening hours. The board asked about expanding the zone east-west and about peak-demand wait times; CATS is studying both.
Glendale Drive/Huntersville-Concord Road intersection improvements
The board is considering construction contracts for signal mast arm installations and intersection upgrades along Beatties Ford Road to improve traffic flow and safety.