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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oceanside public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capistrano Access Study
The neighborhood by Camp Pendleton's main gate has essentially one way in and out, and residents describe being trapped during bomb threats and fire scares. Real fixes cost tens of millions and take up to 15 years.
Vista Way repaving
Oceanside's pavement score is 61 — below neighbors like Carlsbad and Vista. Measure X has paid for 290 lane miles since 2019, but engineers say $12.9 million a year is needed to actually improve the network.
College Bridge safety after reopening
A cyclist who was hit in the crosswalk asked for enforcement and education at the River Road/College intersection now that the bridge has reopened.
Heavy truck ban on San Luis Rey River bridge
The 1929 Coast Highway bridge needs a weight limit to stay safe until replacement, now targeted for late 2027 or early 2028. Caltrans told the council there are no exemptions for fire trucks or other heavy public safety vehicles — a wrinkle the city must work around.
Stop controls for Vista Campana senior community
After five crashes in a year-plus around the Oceana 55+ community, new stop controls were adopted citywide at various intersections.
Citywide safety and active transportation planning
The city hired Alta Planning and Design for $1.1 million to write a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Active Transportation Plan — blueprints for safer streets, walking and biking.