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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.
Marina parking management and paid parking
With roughly 2,500 new apartments coming, commissioners worry about marina parking. Staff confirmed a parking study is underway and that lot fees will help cover operations of the new Belmont facility, with paid parking likely coming to lots that are now free.
Harbor Scenic Drive reconstruction
The Port is rebuilding Harbor Scenic Drive — the confusing, worn-out road linking downtown, the 710, the Queen Mary, cruise terminal, and amphitheater — with new lanes, smarter signs, and safer ramps. Drivers should expect detours and longer trips for about 15 months starting February 2027.
FY 2027 street repaving program ($14.8M)
About 40 streets citywide will be repaved with state SB 1 road money in fiscal year 2027. These streets were already slated in the Elevate 28 plan; the resolution just locks in the funding.