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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bridge Rehabilitation Grant Applications
The city plans to apply for up to $2.79 million and $3 million in state Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to rehabilitate the South Washington Street bridge over Roaring Brook and the East Elm Street bridge at Hertz Court.
Downtown stop-sign trial and traffic changes
Members questioned the downtown stop-sign conversion: the test is running while streets are still one-way and construction is ongoing, the ordinance listed 7-10 intersections but the city announced 13, and business owners say they were blindsided about lost parking during the retail season. A caucus with Reilly Associates is set for November.
Infrastructure Maintenance, Pave Cuts, and Stormwater GIS Mapping
Residents raised major concerns about PA American Water cutting into Scranton streets and leaving temporary patches for months, causing vehicle damage and safety hazards. Speakers urged the city to enforce Chapter 412 of the municipal code regarding timely and proper road restorations and utility fines.
Traffic and Parking Safety on Local Streets
Tensions flared between the city council and the mayoral administration over traffic changes, specifically regarding the legality and planning of one-way conversions on streets like Euclid Avenue and Moyer Court.
Cedar Avenue Traffic Regulation
Residents and former officials raised concerns about converting the 3100 block of Cedar Avenue to one-way southbound, citing traffic diversion through church property and missing engineering sign-offs.