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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rancho Cucamonga public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Brightline West High-Speed Rail Update
Brightline West reported all construction contracts are signed, a $6 billion federal loan application is pending, and construction could start late this year or early next year — a roughly four-year build to connect Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas in about two hours.
Main Street Residential Permit Parking District
A resident said out-of-state oversized vehicles park for months on residential streets and enforcement only produces a 72-hour move notice. Staff connected the speaker with a police lieutenant.
Haven Avenue and Arrow Route intersection safety
A bus rider said a new median island at Haven and Arrow has made the intersection dangerous, with three to four major crashes a week, and asked council members to drive it at rush hour.
Measure I Transportation Sales Tax Continuation
The county's half-cent sales tax for roads and transit expires in 2040; a continuation expected on the November 2026 ballot would raise about $7.5 billion over 30 years. The council endorsed the expenditure plan.
GOAT Microtransit Program Performance
The federally funded GOAT shuttle connecting Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario destinations is off to a strong start, with 4.9-star ratings and growing ridership in its first months.
Completion of FY 2024/25 street overlay program
The city officially wrapped up last year's neighborhood street paving project at a final cost of about $2.8 million, with $252K left over returning to road funds. One little-used crosswalk was removed after 30 days of public notice drew no comments.
Almond Street Improvement Project
The city and the water district will build 900 feet of new roadway connecting the two ends of Almond Street — improving emergency access in the northwest part of town — and replace two waterlines at the same time to avoid double construction disruption.