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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mountain View public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bicycle collisions on California Street
Bike-versus-car crashes on California Street jumped from three to eight after the new road design went in, mostly drivers turning into driveways with their view blocked by parked cars. Police plan a before/after analysis for a future BPAC meeting.
E-Bike Safety and Enforcement
Police are shifting from warnings to citations for young riders on helmets, stop signs, and red lights, paired with a new diversion program run with Stanford Hospital and Live2-25 so kids avoid traffic court. Enforcement starts now that the program is operational.
RV Parking and Neighborhood Impacts
A Gemini Avenue mother described feeling threatened after reporting RVs, saying vehicles dodge 72-hour rules by moving a few feet, run generators day and night, and line both sides of her street. She urged the city to find a solution that doesn't park the burden on residential neighborhoods.