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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.
Free Long Beach Transit fares for residents over 50
The commission is drafting a letter to City Council asking Long Beach Transit to make rides free for everyone over 50, noting fares are only about 6-7% of transit funding. Action was postponed one month to strengthen the letter with data.
Nuisance trailer and oversized vehicle enforcement
The council asked staff to report back in 90 days on stronger tools against unhitched trailers, oversized vehicles and mobile billboard trailers parked on public streets. Critics warned the rules could sweep up unhoused people living in trailers.
Shoreline Drive Realignment
The council awarded a $50.7M construction contract to realign Shoreline Drive, funded largely by $35M in Measure M county funds.