Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orange public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with medium priority
Speed limit ordinance amendments
Using new state law flexibility, the city surveyed all 186 speed zones and recommends lowering limits on 47 segments — mostly near schools, parks, and homes. One commissioner flagged data discrepancies, so staff will double-check the study before it goes to the council.
Walnut Avenue at Orange Street traffic signal
A new signal — fully paid for by Chapman University — will manage access to the parking structure under the athletic field, synchronized with the Glassell Street light. Two council members worried it could funnel traffic into nearby neighborhoods; staff agreed to look at hardening the median.
Kendra Drive intersection visibility
Parked cars near the Kendra Drive/Hampshire Road corner block drivers' view when pulling out. The 25-foot red curb fixes that but costs about one parking space — and neighbors are wary of any longer restriction after years of parking complaints on the block.
Highland/Dana Place corner parking and pedestrian access
A resident asked for parking restrictions at the Highland/Dana Place corner, where parked trucks block sight lines and a curb ramp is coming next summer. The red curb was approved, but an apartment community resident warned the neighborhood's parking is already squeezed, with multifamily renters losing street options.