Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Forest public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
Bake Parkway, Normandale Drive, and Regency Lane Pavement Resurfacing
The city plans to invest over $8.4 million to rehabilitate aging asphalt pavement along major corridors like Bake Parkway, Normandale Drive, and Regency Lane. The project includes ADA ramp upgrades, new bicycle lanes, and improved traffic signal detection.
Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road Street Improvements
Construction is complete on major intersection upgrades at Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road to improve traffic flow and add a new left-turn lane. The final project cost came to about $3.14 million, shared with the City of Irvine.
El Toro Road and Cornelius/Jutewood Intersection Safety
Residents requested a traffic study and a traffic signal at the intersection of El Toro Road and Cornelius/Jutewood due to heavy traffic, safety concerns for seniors from Freedom Village, and a lack of a signalized crossing.
Utility Encroachment Permit Deposits
The city reviewed how encroachment permit deposits are charged to public utilities like electric and gas companies. Staff recommended keeping the current deposit rules rather than giving utilities a special exemption.
Traffic Operational Improvements and Study
The city is reviewing a comprehensive study on traffic operations, safety, and congestion across major corridors like Bake Parkway and El Toro Road. Commissioners asked for a prioritized list of improvements to maximize the return on investment.
Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination
The city removed Phase 2 left-turn signal improvements at four major intersections from the capital plan because recent traffic signal synchronization projects have already improved travel times and flow.
Fiber Optic Utility Trenching and Street Restoration Standards
Residents and commissioners expressed strong frustration over poor street patching, lingering sidewalk markings, and unaddressed graffiti left behind by recent fiber optic utility installations across neighborhoods.