Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Dorado County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with medium priority
Flashing deer-crossing signage on Ponderosa Road
Deer-vehicle collisions along the Ponderosa Road corridor in North Shingle Springs have prompted a push for flashing warning signs. Two commissioners will research it with county transportation staff and report back.
Deer-crossing signage on North Shingle Springs corridor
Deer are getting hit constantly on the fast, shoulderless North Shingle Springs corridor — two dead deer in three drives recently. Commissioners want flashing warning signs and will work with County DOT on feasibility.
El Dorado town intersection safety
A resident urged fixes at the congested Highway 49/Forney Road/Pleasant Valley Road intersection in the town of El Dorado, where drivers blow through at 40 mph. The Transportation Director said a project is coming this spring, funded by Zone B funds.
Highway 49 roundabout and the historic Carpenter building
Connecting Dorado Oaks to Highway 49 requires a new intersection, and the preferred roundabout option would take the old Carpenter building. The owner said the brick building is crumbling and expensive to maintain, and the committee asked that its bricks be reused in a welcome feature in the roundabout.
Snow plow damage on Arrowhead Court
The project's garage door opens onto dead-end Arrowhead Court, where county snowplows pile up large snowbanks and have damaged fences and the road surface. The council voted to ask the county to investigate plow operations there to reduce damage, which could also help residents countywide on similar dead-end roads.