Committee members reviewed the Transportation & Public Works quarterly update and pressed staff for clearer, more accessible project reporting and mapping.
Dustin Carley presented the exhibits and acknowledged the report focused on general fund work; he said bond and other program work (including DART/other funding) are reported separately. Carley told the committee the FY25 accomplishments included about 713 lane miles treated, matching the prior budget book commitment of 710 lane miles.
Council Member Mendelson asked that the listing be sorted by council district and then by street name; Carley agreed and said the department would sort the FY26 exhibits by district. Mendelson also noted the general fund shows only one sidewalk project and asked whether bond and other sources were excluded from the exhibit; Carley confirmed the exhibit focused on the general fund and that bond and other efforts are reported separately.
Members wanted transparency on projects put on hold and whether those items will “roll over” to the next fiscal year. Carley agreed to add a column describing next steps for projects placed on hold so items do not fall off lists. Council Member Blackman and others asked staff to produce a GIS map overlay to make it easier for residents to find their streets; Carley said staff could provide a map and would also sort exhibits by district.
Committee members supported adding an overall condition snapshot of streets and bridges overlaid on the granular exhibits so the committee can “see the forest from the trees.” Carley said the IMP is the vehicle to provide that and that staff would explore a clear way to present system‑level condition together with street‑level detail.
Ending: Staff will return with revised exhibits sorted by district, a GIS map of projects and a clearer roll‑forward plan for projects placed on hold.