Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in roads
Speed hump policy
Eight intersections in Wards 1, 2, 4 and 5 are getting stop control to improve safety.
University Parkway Median Landscaping
A $1.1 million streetscaping contract sparked debate over whether public funds are being used efficiently when everyday neighborhood streets and lights need urgent repairs.
Waterman Avenue Landscaping Improvements
One of the city's main corridors finally gets a landscaping facelift — the council approved the conceptual plan, already fully funded.
Measure I Street and Safety Projects
Stop signs are coming to ten intersections across five wards after residents and councilmembers pushed for safety. Staff said other requests, like Sepulveda Avenue, must go through the traffic warrant process first.
Calles dañadas y mantenimiento de calles
Los residentes dijeron repetidamente que los baches dañan los autos y que las calles cercanas en Rialto se mantienen mejor. El consejo señaló que el Measure I financia un plan de pavimentación de cinco años recién adoptado.
Safe Streets federal grant acceptance
The city landed $1.145 million from Congress for water pump generators and battery backups at up to 50 traffic signals, plus pending requests for $2 million to convert ~3,000 streetlights to solar, a $2 million police mobile command post, and $1.7 million for water lift station monitoring.
Del Rosa Avenue / SR-210 interchange improvements
The council signed on to a cooperative agreement with SBCTA for design, environmental work, and right-of-way for the Del Rosa/210 interchange, funded with Measure I dollars.
Alley vacation near W. Rialto Ave
Several consent items would start the process of vacating public alleys and streets and extend city sewer service to unincorporated parcels via annexation agreements.
Palm Avenue/I-215 Interchange Improvements
The 215/University Parkway interchange closes for 55 hours (Feb 27-March 2) to install the final diverging diamond configuration — plan alternate routes.
19th Street flooding
A $455,560 construction contract with Estate Design and Construction will improve storm drainage in Ward 6.
City Manager's infrastructure and public safety funding update
Levitt announced a $7.2 million 210 freeway interchange expansion starting February 11, a one-lane closure at the Waterman animal shelter through mid-March, $1.3 million for police technology, and Route 66 community grants of about $5,000 each.
Kendall Drive raised median
A $3 million median on Kendall Drive between H and E Streets is meant to slow traffic and protect pedestrians and schoolchildren — but one councilmember wants more study of the curve sections.