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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glendale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
West Glendale Infrastructure and Pavement Repairs
The city awarded a $7.24 million contract to repave South Glendale corridors, with possible crosswalk safety upgrades at four high-injury intersections if they fit within the contingency.
Chevy Chase Drive Traffic Calming
The city studied traffic speeds, safety, and geometry along Chevy Chase Drive to address resident concerns about speeding and cut-through traffic. Proposed fixes range from quick striping and signs to long-term physical changes like speed tables and raised crosswalks.
Pedestrian Safety and Street Infrastructure
Homeowners warned that La Vista Terrace is a narrow, single-access cul-de-sac where parked cars, delivery trucks, and trash collection already cause severe bottlenecks, posing serious safety hazards for emergency fire vehicles.
Beeline Bus Technology Modernization
City consultants presented draft recommendations from the Beeline transit study, highlighting ridership demographics, proposed pilot evening and Sunday services, and funding challenges.
Metro Bus Rapid Transit Construction Impacts
Residents and council members discussed the potential impacts of the LA Metro BRT project and state law SB 79 on local neighborhoods, parking, and environmental reviews. The council agreed to pursue collaborative advocacy with corridor cities to seek exemptions.
Measure R Sub-Regional Program Updates and Smart City Fiber Expansion
The council approved updating Measure R transportation funds, reallocating money from an unfunded sound wall to a $5 million citywide fiber optic expansion project.
Doran Street Grade Separation Project Agreements
The city approved property dedications and maintenance agreements with Metro and Caltrans to advance the Doran Street Grade Separation Project. This major safety initiative closes a high-risk at-grade rail crossing and constructs an overpass connecting to Fairmont Avenue.
San Fernando Road Raised Median Installations
The city proposed installing raised landscaped medians at Western and Sonora avenues to prevent dangerous left turns and reduce collisions along the San Fernando Road corridor.
Glenoaks Canyon and Corridor Traffic Calming
Residents have raised persistent concerns regarding speeding and pedestrian safety along Glenoaks Boulevard, particularly near Glenoaks Elementary School and parks. A comprehensive study outlines short-, medium-, and long-term interventions, and commissioners are urging faster implementation of physical calming measures like speed tables.