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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Danville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sycamore Valley Road rehabilitation and Diablo Road Trail
The multi-use trail is 60 of 72 piles installed, aiming for a September 15 concrete deadline and out of the creek by October 15. After traffic complaints, the town added flaggers and pushed the morning start to 8:30 a.m.
Speed bumps in the Cameo neighborhood
A resident asked the town to install speed bumps in the Cameo neighborhood, citing traffic safety concerns on local streets.
2025/26 Pavement Slurry Seal Project change order
The Council authorized a contract change order for additional work on this year's street slurry seal project. It's extra work on top of the approved contract for road resurfacing across Town.
Bridge preventive maintenance program
The town hired an engineering firm to design preventive repairs for local bridges, keeping them safe without costly rebuilds.
Iron Horse Regional Trail dual-tracking 'bicycle expressway'
East Bay Regional Park District owns the 26-mile Iron Horse Trail and says it lacks resources for enforcement, leaving speed limits there largely unenforced. A pilot project between Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon roads, funded by Supervisor Candace Anderson, will physically separate bike and pedestrian paths.
Road repair funding for FY 2026/27
The Council adopted the annual list of road repair projects funded by Senate Bill 1 gas-tax money — the ongoing work that keeps local streets patched.
Prima facie speed limits on Town streets
The council adopted new posted speed limits on portions of various town streets, a routine but safety-relevant traffic measure tied to state law requirements for enforceable limits.
I-680 Coordinated Adaptive Ramp Metering (CARM) Project
Danville joined a regional agreement to pilot smart ramp metering along I-680, which could mean smoother merges and less on-ramp congestion for commuters. The MOU aligns the town with Caltrans, CCTA and other corridor agencies.