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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pacific Avenue street improvements
Two big contracts — a protected cycle track and broader corridor upgrades along Pacific Avenue — totaling over $30 million, largely paid by state and federal grants. Expect construction activity and, ultimately, safer and smoother streets in District 1 and 6 neighborhoods.
$60 Million Street Repair Contract
The commission will consider adding $11.7 million to the All American Asphalt street repair contract, for a total of $18.6 million. This funds pothole and street repair work across Long Beach.
Pedestrian safety on Westside corridors
Commissioner Clemson argued the Santa Fe Avenue project was signal synchronization, not safety, and that planned CIP safety improvements stop short of Westside freeway ramps — leaving pedestrians crossing a truck corridor exposed.