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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rialto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Street and sidewalk repair funding
A resident said the street was destroyed by warehouse construction and asked whether it will be repaired; staff directed her to Public Works.
Omnitrans service and future bus rapid transit corridors
Rialto logged over 470,000 transit boardings last year, and students ride free. Omnitrans is studying bus rapid transit corridors on Foothill, San Bernardino Ave, and Riverside Ave, with a report to the council expected by year's end.
Measure I transportation funding
The council adopted the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, keeping the city aligned with the county's half-cent sales tax transportation program.
Safe Routes to School improvements
Nearly $650K in curb ramps, sidewalks and flashing-beacon crossings around Frisbie Middle School to make walking to school safer for kids.
Resource Drive Reconstruction
Resource Drive is in total pavement failure (PCI of 15) and has generated complaints and claims over potholes. The council awarded a $1.42M contract to Vance Corporation to rebuild it, with rain in the forecast raising urgency.
I-10 Riverside Avenue Freight Improvement Project
The council locked in a $29.8 million state grant to widen Riverside Avenue over the UP railroad yard, completing the interchange improvements started in 2012. Paperwork had to go to Caltrans by January 20.