Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollister public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
FAA grants for taxiway and airport layout plan
The airport landed two federal grants — about $794,000 for reconstructing Taxiway Alpha and $427,500 for updating the airport layout plan. The layout update will also map out where the vertiport, Cal Fire base, and business-park taxiway connections permanently go.
Highway 25 widening and AB 2059
COG reported the Highway 25 improvement project is in the state-required environmental phase, with construction possible by 2030 and Measure G covering $242 million. AB 2059 — which exempts rural counties from costly vehicle-miles-travel penalties — passed the Legislature and awaits the governor's signature.
Nash Road right-of-way vacation
The high school district wants the city to permanently give up its right-of-way over the Nash Road segment it already closed for student safety between the two campuses. Emergency vehicles access the gates with an Opticom system, and the district will compensate the city.
West Gateway Roundabout cost increase
A $50,000 amendment with Granite Rock covers repairing third-party damage to city improvements on the roundabout project.
Citywide traffic calming policy overhaul
A resident described chronic speeding, accidents and fire-lane parking near Hill Street and Park Hill, and commissioners acknowledged citywide circulation problems that go beyond any single project.