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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allentown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sidewalk and Curb Postponement Requests
The developer of Seven Brew on S Cedar Crest Boulevard is asking to delay required sidewalk and curb installations for several years.
Hanover Avenue and Linden Street Traffic Signal Installation
The city is installing a new traffic signal at Hanover Avenue and Linden Street using a $560,000 state grant, which local officials note is long overdue.
14th Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements
A $15,000 AARP grant will fund a new flashing crosswalk warning sign on 14th Street between Allen and Tilghman streets, protecting seniors and students crossing near Gross Towers and Lewis Ramos Elementary School.
South 10th Street and MLK Jr. Drive Pedestrian Safety Upgrades
City officials and school leaders are working on upgrading school zones, installing speed cushions, and improving walking routes to protect students traveling to and from school.
Lehigh and Union Street Reconstruction
The city is redesigning the dangerous Lehigh and Union Street intersection, removing a concrete island and adding traffic signals, crosswalks, and pedestrian flashers to protect students and residents.
Industrial Area Traffic and Truck Parking Congestion
Business owners in the industrial park raised serious concerns about large trucks illegally parking on narrow streets, blocking business deliveries and endangering pedestrians.