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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pomona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Complete Streets Ordinance overview
Clean and Green Pomona's president brought a memorial bouquet of 70 roses — one for each pedestrian killed in Pomona from 2014 to 2024 — and urged the council to support road diets and slower speeds through Complete Streets.
Orange Grove Avenue Lane Reductions and Emergency Access
A resident warned that recent lane narrowing on Orange Grove between the 10 Freeway and newer modifications creates gridlock that could block fire, police and medical response. Councilmember Martin echoed severe peak-hour congestion and asked for a left-turn solution at White Avenue.
Deteriorating city streets
Pomona's pavement score dropped from 68 to 55 — nearly half the network needs major repair, and it would take about $25 million a year just to keep from getting worse.
Pedestrian safety at Eleanor and Alvarado near Lincoln Park
A resident reported cars speeding through the Eleanor/Alvarado intersection near Lincoln Park and not yielding to pedestrians; neighbors want a four-way stop or yield signs. Staff will follow up on area traffic work.
Street Sweeping Parking Citations
Residents complained about confusing signage and unfair tickets under the street sweeping rules that started last July — one widow with three cars and a resident with five tickets in three months asked for relief, especially in residential areas.
Palomares Street speed bumps and traffic safety concerns
Multiple residents opposed speed bumps being installed on Palomares Street with no notice, saying traffic circles would be better for a neighborhood seeking historic status and for deaf, blind, and elderly residents. A school board member also asked for traffic safety fixes at Palomares and Elvarado.
Garey Avenue Traffic Fatality
Council members mourned a young couple and their baby killed in a crash near Garey and County, and Preciado called for safer street design, quoting Vision Zero principles about infrastructure.