Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacific Grove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads with medium priority
Congress Avenue safe route to school sidewalk
Commissioner David's year-old proposal for a sidewalk along Congress Avenue between Sunset and Forest Grove Elementary is gaining traction — the superintendent and police chief both support it, and staff are now coordinating.
Sunset Drive walkway grant
Pacific Grove landed a $200,000 grant to build a separated walking path along Sunset Drive between Asilomar State Beach and the boardwalk, ending the free-for-all between walkers, bikes, and cars on that stretch.
Potential Expansion of Paid Parking
The council liaison reported the City Council authorized staff to explore paid parking along Ocean Boulevard near the planned ATC project, using phone-app meters, and possibly along White House as well.
ADA parking and Sloat Avenue markings
A remote commenter flagged faded parking tees and wrong-way driving near Sloat and Dewey, and backed a request for an ADA spot near Lighthouse. Staff said the median spot doesn't meet criteria but will evaluate the block and report in June.
Speed Zone Ordinance
A resident asked the commission to recommend dropping the 30 mph limit on the block of 17 Mile Drive between Lighthouse and Sunset, where a preschool driveway sits. A citywide speed study draft has just arrived and will inform the question.
2025 traffic complaints and Caledonia walkway hazard
The commission reviewed a year of resident complaints from the city website — recurring speeding on Eardley and Pine, pedestrian conflicts at Central/Lighthouse, and an unsafe crossing between Caledonia Park and the post office with bad sight lines. A recommendation on the Caledonia crossing may come later this year.