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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Milpitas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Abbott Avenue speeding and pedestrian safety
Drivers on Abbott Avenue are averaging about 32 mph in a 25-mph residential zone near Spangler Elementary School, and residents have raised concerns about speeding and crossings near Hall Park. The city is proposing curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, flashing beacons, and speed feedback signs, with construction planned for spring 2028.
Street resurfacing and road repair program
The city is wrapping up an $8.7 million street resurfacing effort and designing a $4.3 million 2027 program covering the Gill Park/Hillview, Park Hill, Bixby Drive, S. Park Victoria, and Yosemite Drive neighborhoods, plus six signal upgrades. A $7.7 million federally funded repair of the Calaveras Road landslide is also in design.
Escuela Parkway and Washington Street Traffic Congestion
The city discussed recent traffic study findings around Milpitas High School and evaluated short-term mitigation measures like improved crossing guard coordination and public outreach to manage severe morning and afternoon congestion.