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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Montebello public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capital improvement projects for 2026-27
A resident found a nearly $2.5 million gap between two funding tables in the carryover budget item. The council continued the item to reconcile the numbers before approving.
2026 Speed Limit Survey
The council adopted a new engineering and traffic speed survey covering ten street segments, keeping local speed limits legally enforceable by state law.
Railroad Crossing Blockages
A longtime resident again demanded action on freight trains blocking the Vale, Maple, and Greenwood crossings for up to hours at a time, saying the city has never followed up on his complaints.
Alley parking enforcement on Maple Avenue
Several residents and a property owner asked the city to revisit new parking citations along the alley behind Maple Avenue apartment buildings, where people have parked in front of their garages for decades and now compete for scarce street parking.
Montebello Bus Lines Short Range Transit Plan
The three-year transit plan keeps Montebello Bus Lines eligible for state and federal funding and covers hydrogen buses, a bus stop overhaul, and a possible mobility hub on Montebello Boulevard.
Citywide ADA sidewalk enhancements
A $1.23 million contract will fix sidewalks across part of the city this year, prioritizing streets with the most injury claims to reduce trip hazards and litigation risk.