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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fayetteville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FAST 2026 Feasibility Study and Regional Transit Expansion
A free, app-based on-demand rideshare will serve soldiers, families, and civilian employees on Fort Bragg, fully funded by the Army through NCDOT. Soft launches are planned for 2027, starting at the campus dining facility and Womack, with eventual connections to FAST and the airport.
Cross Creek Flood Mitigation
The city is advancing preliminary designs to reduce severe downtown flooding along Cross Creek, aiming to protect properties and improve public spaces.
PWC Phase 5 Annexation Area 26 Utility Assessments
Residents expressed frustration over high utility connection costs and property liens associated with PWC Phase 5 annexation areas, prompting council review of financial assistance programs.
Expanded Sewer Grant Program
The mayor proposed exploring an expanded sewer grant program to help western residents connect to city water and sewer more quickly.
Watershed Master Plan Solutions
The city is moving forward with dozens of stormwater solutions for Buckhead Creek and Beaver Creek 1 to combat flooding, part of a massive $1.4 billion citywide effort.