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Next up in our year-end spotlight is the team that is paving the way for Cypress: Public Works! In 2025, this dedicated crew kept the City in top shape — resurfacing 41 lane miles of roadway, replacing over 10,000 square feet of sidewalks, and expanding bike lanes along Orange Avenue, Ball Road, and Valley View Street. They also completed Citywide traffic signal upgrades by installing new signal cabinets and controllers at all 61 intersections, creating a smarter, faster, and more reliable syste