Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverbank public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads with medium priority
Traffic on Patterson, McHenry and Coffee Roads
Speakers said Oakdale Road, Patterson and Highway 108 are already congested, and Riverwalk's only practical outlet is via a few key intersections; the developer commits to widening roughly half a mile of Patterson and signalizing the Coffee/Patterson entrance.
Roselle Avenue overpass reopening
Residents want to know if Roselle Avenue will reopen southbound by October as the overpass work wraps up; a resident asked the city to seek answers from the state and post updates.
Crossroads pedestrian safety
A resident raised concerns about unsafe walking access into the Crossroads shopping center from Oakdale and Claribel. Staff explained sidewalks and crosswalks will come as pad buildings and apartments are built out, and the county will finish the Claribel/Oakdale corner.
NRT transit budget cuts loom
The mayor reported the regional bus system faces potential large budget cuts that could mean route cuts if the budget isn't addressed.
Palmer Avenue Sidewalk Project
The city picked United Pavement Maintenance to build the Palmer Avenue sidewalks — a safety win for pedestrians in that neighborhood.
Speed Hump Policy Consideration
Two council members want staff and the traffic committee to look at creating a speed hump policy after residents asked for traffic calming on their streets.