Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Mesa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in roads
Visitor Parking Survey and Parking Master Plan Discussion
The parking commission approved four recommendations to squeeze more parking out of downtown La Mesa. Changes include shortening red zones near local businesses, shifting bike racks to free up motorcycle stalls, and adding painted parking markers on downtown streets.
Laird Street Speeding and Traffic Safety
Residents from Laird Street asked the city to install speed bumps and conduct new traffic studies to combat speeding cars and cut-through traffic.
SANDAG Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant
The city is applying for a SANDAG grant to launch a two-year on-demand electric shuttle service focusing on seniors and transit connections. La Mesa's local match is approximately $111,343.
Baltimore Drive and Lake Park Way Intersection Safety Review
A Mobility Commission representative urged the city to incorporate updated MUTCD standards during routine repaving to improve safety for vulnerable road users.
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Annual Report and 2026 Work Plan
The city updated its traffic management report and work plan to better address neighborhood traffic concerns and prioritize street safety improvements.
Palm and Allison Street Closure
City staff announced an upcoming long-term street closure at Palm and Allison streets starting in mid-May and running through September.
Annual Street Maintenance and Slurry Seal Program
Public works presented a pavement condition survey showing an average PCI score of 57, indicating streets are in fair condition. The city uses a seven-year rotating maintenance cycle and encourages residents to report repair needs through SeeClickFix.
Mobility Signage and Traffic Safety
The city is deploying variable message signs to highlight bike safety and speed reminders across high-traffic corridors.
Pedestrian Safety on Lemon Avenue
Staff announced the upcoming installation of an all-way stop on Lemon Avenue at 3rd Street to improve local traffic safety. Commissioners asked questions about traffic studies and how speeds are managed.
Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalk Infrastructure on Hoffman Avenue
Resident Tara Mullarkey raised serious safety concerns regarding a lack of continuous sidewalks, speeding traffic, and parking obstructions on Hoffman Avenue near an elementary school.
Temporary Speed Hump Pilot Program
La Mesa is launching a pilot program to test rubber speed humps on Lois and Dugan streets to calm traffic more quickly and affordably than permanent construction.