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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fresno public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Traffic Congestion and Access Safety on Clovis Avenue
Residents from the Sunnyside area raised serious safety and congestion concerns regarding the addition of 87 homes with direct access points onto heavily traveled Clovis Avenue near railroad tracks.
FAX Transit Reliability and Absenteeism
Council members questioned FAX director Gregory Barfield regarding high driver absenteeism rates and daily route cancellations that impact riders, while reviewing upcoming technological upgrades like tap-to-pay and electric fleet transitions.
Street Paving and Pothole Maintenance
Public Works reviewed its paving programs, pothole repair teams, and equipment replacement needs. Council members discussed street overlay milestones and deferred maintenance totals.
Vision Zero Action Plan Adoption
The city formally adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Fresno streets through improved infrastructure and safety measures.