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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carroll County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Davis Road safety, width, and school bus access
Davis Road is narrow — 13 to 14 feet wide in sections with a one-lane bridge — with blind intersections at Gillis Falls Road and no sidewalks or shoulders. Residents say three school bus stops, a church driveway, and a homeschool program all sit along routes the kennel traffic would use, and school buses are already barred from the road for safety.
Traffic safety on Route 27 near Westview Road
Residents described a dangerous curve, speeding trucks, and multiple accidents on MD 27 near the park entrance, including a fatal 2016 head-on crash and an October 16, 2026 accident.
TrailBlazer Transit Route Changes
Bus stops with under three daily riders are being cut in Hampstead and Taneytown, but a new Union Bridge stop targets an underserved, lower-income community where the door-to-door ride costs about $14 round trip. Changes take effect January 1, 2027.
Bridge Repair Services
Three bridges (CL-251X, CL-306, CL-324) will get remedial repairs to extend their service life, at a cost of $175,629.88.