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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Monte public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Valley Boulevard & Meeker Avenue Intersection Improvements
The council was asked to authorize advertising for bids on the intersection improvement project at Valley Boulevard and Meeker Avenue (CIP 485), a step toward construction.
Zone 9 street improvement project
The city is moving forward with road repairs by putting out bids for the Zone 9 street improvement project. Better roads mean smoother, safer driving for local drivers and transit users.
Citywide street sign replacement
New reflective overhead, side street, and median signs are coming, funded by Measure M — a safety upgrade staff says is long overdue for drivers and police alike.
Sidewalk gaps near Cherry Lee Elementary School
Commissioners discovered the Hallwood Drive area has only patchy sidewalks, with an elementary school two properties away. They added a condition requiring the project to build a sidewalk, hoping to gradually close gaps as properties redevelop.
Traffic light request at Satya and Turf avenues
Resident Jian Yang Ma says the city hasn't responded to a two-month-old request for a traffic light at Satya and Turf avenues despite emails to Public Works.