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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lakewood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Safe Routes for Children initiative and school walking routes
A citizens' petition with 1,421 verified signatures demands safety improvements be in place before 830 children are moved to new school walking routes in August 2027. Residents documented dozens of red-light runs and crashes at crossings near schools, and council now has a charter deadline of December 21 to act.
Traffic Calming Program Comprehensive Review
Residents voiced frustration over a lenient sentence in a fatal pedestrian crash and urged council to take immediate action on street design, intersection daylighting, and traffic calming.
Curb Management and Parking Enforcement
Council members and residents raised concerns about whether the proposed 60-70 on-site parking spaces at 1470 Warren Road will be sufficient for both City Hall employees and public visitors in dense downtown Lakewood.