Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacific Grove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads with high priority
Street and sidewalk improvements
A written request for curb, gutter, and sidewalk on western Mariano Pines would cost roughly $500,000, and the street isn't on the city's improvement list — no short-term solution in sight.
Radar speed sign placement
The commission's earlier recommendation for five radar speed signs is still waiting on money: it's now slotted for the mid-year budget in June and the FY 2026-27 capital outlay budget. The city manager is described as positive but nothing is committed.
Lighthouse Avenue Parking and Bike Racks
Residents are asking about a stop sign at Lighthouse and Forest; staff explained the intersection doesn't meet volume or crash warrants and a study would cost about $30,000. Another complaint flagged oversized vehicles overflowing angled parking spots.
Noise and traffic on Ocean View Boulevard
Residents report cars speeding toward the aquarium, risky U-turns into driveways, and children running into the street with no crosswalks between Eardley and beyond. Police data says speeding isn't the worst problem in town, but neighbors disagree.
Pine & Eardley intersection crashes
The commission logged unresolved resident requests: a crosswalk on Ocean View between Beach and Coral, and a four-way stop at Pine and Eardley where two corner houses have been hit by cars in five years. Both could be taken up at the next meeting.
Four-Way Stop at Congress, Central and Lighthouse
This downtown intersection already behaves like a four-way stop informally — and it's seen five right-angle crashes in a year. The commission wants the City Council to make it official, trading some parking-lot backups for slower speeds coming down the hill.
Street Signs on North Side of Pine Avenue for Emergency Responders
The fire chief flagged that Pine Avenue has no street name signs on the north side, making it hard for emergency crews to find cross streets at night — a concern heightened by a serious crash at Pine and Congress that damaged a police car. Adding the signs would cost $10,000+ and be a capital outlay item.