Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Gabriel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with high priority
$17.4 Million Measure R Intersection Improvements
The council accepted $17.4 million from LA Metro to rebuild four congested intersections — Valley at New, Del Mar, and San Gabriel Boulevards, and Mission/Las Tunas — with construction expected by mid-2028. One resident objected that adding lanes induces more traffic and wanted bus rapid transit lanes instead.
SB 1 Road Repair Funding for FY 2026-27
The council locked in the city's list of road projects funded by the state gas-tax law, worth about $1.1 million next fiscal year.
Capital Improvement Program — Streets and Valley Boulevard
About $9.4 million in new capital funding includes roughly $3.7 million for street resurfacing (16 segments and two alleys), $4.6 million for Valley Boulevard intersection improvements, plus parks, curb ramp, storm drain and I-10 e-bike projects.