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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Artesia Boulevard traffic safety
A resident reported repeated crashes at both Marquardt intersections, including two on the same day, and asked for a traffic study and signal improvements.
Southeast Gateway Line federal funding advocacy
Councilmember Yokoyama reported on a Washington, D.C. advocacy trip seeking full federal funding for the Southeast Gateway Line, including roughly $35 million for the Cerritos station, and a community project funding request for the C-4 water well replacement.
Pedestrian Safety at Del Amo Boulevard and Claretta Avenue
The council approved a flashing pedestrian beacon at this busy school crossing and directed staff to push Lakewood on a full traffic signal. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido recalled a fatal crash there two decades ago and called the beacon insufficient.
Freeway maintenance agreement and community cleanup
The city signed a new agreement with Caltrans covering maintenance along the 91 and 605 freeways, and authorized a volunteer cleanup day with estimated traffic control costs of $25,000-$40,000.
Del Amo Boulevard Bridge federal funding
Mayor Yokoyama announced the Del Amo Boulevard Bridge Replacement project won $3.15 million in federal funding through HR 7148, secured by Rep. Derek Tran — the largest award in the district — on top of $5 million previously secured from Rep. Michelle Steele.
End of Cerritos on Wheels; Dial-A-Ride continues
The council voted to shut down the COW fixed-route bus and keep only Dial-A-Ride for seniors 55+ and people with disabilities, funded entirely by restricted transit dollars. Ridership on the COW had fallen from about 111,000 annual rides in 2018-19 to about 18,000.