Durham increased street resurfacing funding from $6 million to $11 million annually, directly addressing residents' top service concern in a refreshed strategic plan.
Durham boosted annual street resurfacing funding from 6 million to 11 million dollars in the FY 2023-24 budget, directly addressing residents' top service priority identified in the satisfaction survey.
City faces a federal transit funding cliff as pandemic-era operating grants end over three years, forcing staff to identify alternative sources to maintain 23 bus routes.
Survey data reveals significant racial disparities in nighttime safety perceptions, with 80 percent of Black and Hispanic residents feeling safe at night compared to higher percentages during daylight.