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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Apex public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
NC 55 and Jesse Drive intersection planning
The Jessie Commons debate exposed a deeper tension: whether Apex should hold the line on its RCI-based transportation plan for NC 55 or accept full-movement intersections when right-of-way is hard to buy. Council members worried about relying on DOT timelines that stretch 15-20 years.
Road pavement condition and management
Apex's roads scored an 86 on the pavement condition index — the best network the surveyor has ever rated — with 82% in good or very good shape. Council discussed resident frustration with microsurfacing and a titanium dioxide pilot for heat resilience.
Apex Peakway/Bryan Drive pedestrian safety
Residents of the Amherst subdivision, which is split in half by the Apex Peakway, say the existing crosswalk is dangerous as traffic increases with the Peakway's opening. They're asking the town for a traffic signal rather than relying on traffic counts, and one resident said his wife was nearly hit while running.
GoApex Transit Ridership
Council Member Mu asked why Apex buses run mostly empty while nearby stations are crowded. Staff pointed to a second route already boosting ridership, a single-loop limitation, and plans to interconnect with more routes over a ten-year ramp-up.