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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manteca public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Yosemite Avenue traffic, lane configuration, and bicycle facilities
Commissioners debated whether the aging four-lane former Highway 120 should be narrowed for traffic calming as development intensifies; engineering said lanes will stay but a required raised median and a separated Class IV bike lane will improve safety.
Citywide Speed Limit Updates
Speed limits on certain city streets could change based on an updated traffic and engineering survey — affecting every driver's daily commute.
Neighborhood Traffic Calming (Speed Lumps)
Six residential streets across Districts 1, 2, and 3 were slated for speed lumps to slow cut-through traffic in neighborhoods.
Street paving projects in Districts 1 and 3
Major paving happened in 2025 — Main Street bike and ped, Diamond Oaks, Shasta, Wawona — with a 2026 pavement program planned for two more areas. Council members agreed road repair will be a decades-long effort.
Fixed Route Transit Redesign
A proposed five-route network adds direct crosstown service, syncs with high school bells, adds a Sierra High tripper, and extends coverage to Lathrop Road — reaching about 9,000 more residents. Council was supportive and asked for a food bank stop.