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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clovis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Roadway Safety Action Plan and rural interface concerns
The city is spending $308,384 on a consultant study of where crashes happen and how to prevent them. Ashbeck flagged that the study's map stops at the city edge and ignores the rural interface — the exact stretch where fatal crashes on Fowler and Perrin occurred.
Fowler and Shepherd Avenue Construction Delays
Frustrated residents and council members highlighted major traffic and project delays around Fowler and Shepherd avenues, prompting a demand for a staff report.
Road Safety on Fowler Avenue
Residents and grieving parents urged the city to take immediate action on dangerous traffic speeds and road conditions along Fowler Avenue, particularly during ongoing construction closures.
Traffic Congestion and Parking Near Clovis High School
A resident raised concerns regarding recurring traffic congestion, blocked driveways, and safety hazards from overflow parking during school events, noting jurisdictional enforcement confusion between city police and school resource officers.
Timing of Off-Site Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
The council reviewed options to overhaul how off-site infrastructure is timed for new developments, aiming to ensure safety and prevent stalled road projects.
County Transportation Funding and Measure C Support
With Measure C expiring in 2027, the council debated two rival citizen-led transportation measures. The council chose to endorse the 'Better Roads, Safe Streets' measure to protect local transit funding and trail development.
Neighborhood Traffic and Intersection Safety on Escalon Avenue
Residents from Clovis West Estates voiced strong concerns regarding recent traffic changes and safety assessments at the Escalon Avenue and Willow Avenue intersection, asking for better neighborhood notification.