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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oceanside public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
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.