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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Traffic Safety Grant for Extra Enforcement
A state grant of $87,900 would fund Selective Traffic Enforcement Program operations for fiscal year 2026-2027 — think extra DUI and traffic enforcement.
I Street At-Grade Crossing Closure Engineering
The city was set to approve more engineering money to close the I Street rail crossing, which supports a new pedestrian crossing at BART. That's a safety improvement near the station neighbors use daily.
At-grade pedestrian crossing at BART
An additional $70,104 was scheduled to go to HDR for engineering on the long-planned pedestrian crossing at the BART station, bringing the total contract to $961,727. The crossing aims to make station access safer for walkers.
Arizona Street Bike Boulevard construction
The council was scheduled to award a $491,698 construction contract to Pavement Coatings Company for a new bike boulevard on Arizona Street, with a total construction budget of $540,868. This would create a safer route for cyclists and pedestrians in the area.