Council Member· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Carl Rist
Durham
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- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 15:54
- Avg per meeting
- 1:13
- Segments
- 441
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Top issues during term (8)(Roads)
Infrastructure Deficits and Rural Road Development
Loss of potential private development investment and associated tax revenues outside the urban core.
Public School Transportation & GoDurham Partnership
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Reimagine Durham Freeway Study
Estimated at approximately $500 million, dependent on future state and federal partnerships.
Protected Bike Lanes and Neighborhood Bike Routes
Potential future investments in neighborhood traffic calming infrastructure.
Pavement Condition and Roadway Maintenance
Costs are tied to ongoing municipal roadway resurfacing and design contracts.
Elba Street Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming
Impacts capital allocation for street striping versus structural traffic calming infrastructure.
Multimodal Traffic Impact Analysis (MMTIA) Project
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Infrastructure Paving and Bond Projects
Over $19 million allocated for street repairs and pavement preservation across Durham.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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